BIRD FEEDING - EVEN IF IT IS NOT WINTER: First do not throw seeds - TopicsExpress



          

BIRD FEEDING - EVEN IF IT IS NOT WINTER: First do not throw seeds or bread crumbs on the ground since that can attract mice & rats. Instead mount feeders at home. ...Here are three facts to keep in mind when selecting food for your feeders. 1.Choose food with high nutritional content, especially protein and fat. Birds can burn even more calories during breeding season and can require extra food. Backyard feeders are an efficient place to forage because they mimic what scientists call a "resource patch," a cluster of food much like a fruit-laden apple tree. 2.Choose high-quality food. Birds actually assess potential food for nutritional content and quality. You may even catch them rattling individual seeds in their bills to weigh and taste them before deciding to eat them. 3.Choose seeds that are easily handled and digested. For birds, eating is about nutrition and also consuming a lot of food quickly to avoid predators... ...from the National Wildlife Federation
Posted on: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:12:11 +0000

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