April Bird Bulletin

Courtesy of Kate Neall, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Gambrills.

•  Nesting season is underway! You can begin to monitor nest boxes for activity by mid-month, if you haven’t already begun to do so. Be sure to provide a super-boost of calcium and protein by serving our Nesting SuperBlend to your birds. The need for protein and calcium substantially increases for birds during periods of egg-laying. Protein is crucial for muscle and feather development in young birds.

• They’re almost here! Hummingbirds are on their way and are projected to arrive in Maryland by mid-April. Get those feeders cleaned and prepped for hummingbird season! If you are making your own nectar, the recipe is 1 part regular table sugar to 4 parts water (1:4) and avoid using red dyes.

• Earth Day is April 22 nd ! Celebrate Earth Day by creating a bird-friendly habitat in your yard. In the last 50 years, our bird population has declined by almost one-third, largely due to habitat loss. Your yard can make a difference. Visit www.wbu.com/certify-your-yard to learn how you can help birds flourish.