January Bird Bulletin
Courtesy of Kate Neall, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Gambrills
• Winter is here! Now through late March the most difficult time of the year for birds! Finding food and an open source of water is crucial to their survival. Be sure that feeders are full of fresh, dry, nutritious food and that water sources are protected from freezing over. Your birds will thank you!
• Listen for Great Horned Owls’ “hoot” as they pair up for mating season! Later this month and into early February, they will be sitting on their eggs. Speaking of eggs…make sure your Bluebird nest boxes have been cleaned out and prepped for a new family – they will begin scouting for “real estate” in the coming weeks! If you are in need of a nest box, we always have a great selection!
• If you aren’t serving suet at your feeders, now is a great time to start! It is a Woodpecker favorite, and this high-fat food can help all of your birds withstand the cold winter nights. If you haven’t already, give our exclusive SuperSuet a try – birds are SUPER into it!
