How to Make Your Landscape a Refuge For Winter Birds
Our bird populations are facing serious challenges, but we can all play a part in helping! 🌿 In this video, we explore simple, impactful ways to make your landscape a safe haven for birds, especially during the winter months. 🐦
Bird declines are often due to:
Loss of natural habitat and essential food sources for young and adult birds
Limited cover and shelter during winter months
Window strikes
Outdoor cats that prey on birds
Want to help? Here’s how you can make a difference:
Plant native plants that host caterpillars, the #1 food source for young birds.
Include native grasses and shrubs for natural food, shelter, and nesting sites.
Leave your dried flower stalks and seed heads through winter for high-energy bird food, cutting them back only in April.
Let fallen leaves remain in garden beds to support insect larvae, another critical food source for birds.
Limit outdoor lighting to reduce light pollution that disorients birds.
Install window film in high-traffic bird areas to prevent strikes.
Keep your cats indoors to keep both cats and birds safe.
Creating a bird-friendly landscape is simple and rewarding, and it helps birds thrive through the challenges they face. Join us to see how easy it is to transform your yard into a year-round bird sanctuary! 🌲❄️🐤
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