Birds Don't Stop Eating in the Spring, So We Don't Stop Feeding Them
Make March Less Stressful for Birds
Simply put, March can be a very difficult month for your birds.
Early in the month, birds' natural food supply is at its lowest point of the year. Insect populations are still low, and the few remaining wild fruits, berries, seeds and nuts are either hidden or undesirable. Unpredictable weather doesn't make life any easier. Sunny, warm, spring-like days can turn into cold, damp conditions that challenge birds' survival skills. And to make matters worse, this is all happening as some birds prepare for nesting season.
This is one of the best times of the year for you to help birds.
Food Makes a Difference
•Offer your birds lots of high- energy foods, such as our PLUS Blends, Bark Butter Bits, peanuts and suet. Loaded with fat and protein, these are beneficial substitutes for the scarce insects many birds would eat if they could find them.
•Counteract the lack of natural in- sects by offering protein-rich mealworms. They are eaten by numerous species of birds and can be a lifesaver during a sudden cold snap. We stock both dried and live mealworms year-round.
Nesting Birds Need Help, Too
Some birds build open-cup shaped nests in trees or on the ground, while others nest in cavities in trees or man-made houses. By placing nesting materials and installing bird houses around your backyard in March, you can entice bluebirds, wrens, chickadees, nuthatches, woodpeckers, and more. Bird houses and nesting boxes can make your birds’ lives a little easier and give you the joy of watching the next generation grow up.
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