How to feed birds during the winter months in Nebraska

Looking for a way to brighten up the dark and dreary days of winter? Set up a bird feeder outside your window to enjoy the comings and goings of birds in the winter months. Having a bird feeder located near a window not only benefits our feathery friends by providing them with a consistent supply of tasty morsels, but it also benefits humans psychologically, to observe these wonderful creatures throughout the cold winter months.

Feeding birds in the winter is a fairly easy task, but there are a number of options available in bird feeding that you can choose from to decide precisely how you will feed the birds. A large variety of bird feeders and bird houses exist to choose from.

Besides the traditional bird feeder that one can use to feed birds in the winter months, there are also other options in bird seed distribution. While you are making the decision of how you intend to feed birds during the winter months, consider doing something less traditional than just buying a bird feeder. One fun option is to purchase bird seed ornaments to hang on trees outside. Bird seed ornaments come in many shapes and sizes and offer a way to spruce up the winter holidays both by attracting birds and by getting us out of the house for a little fun and holiday decoration. Of course, bird seed wreaths and garlands are another popular, less traditional means of feeding birds in the winter months. Birds will appreciate the food in the harsh months of winter.

Squirrels can pose issues when you set up a bird feeder because squirrels like to feast on similar food options as birds. One solution to this problem is to purchase a bird feeder with a “squirrel protector” of some sort on it that will make it difficult or impossible for squirrels to steal bird food. There are many different mechanisms available to stop squirrels from stealing bird food and disrupting avian mealtimes. Indeed, there are products available these days to deter squirrels as well as other animals such as raccoons, deer, and bears that might get into your bird feeder. Depending upon the area where you live and the animals indigenous to that area, you may consider purchasing some of these products to make certain that you are inviting birds to your bird feeder this winter and not other unwelcome guests onto your property.

Winter bird food comes in an array of diverse types to keep your bird friends from getting bored with the menu. Indeed, it is possible to choose what type of bird food to use to cater to particular types of birds that you want to attract. This can be a fun way to control what types of birds are frolicking outside your window.

Speaking of windows, typically the purchase of a bird feeder is meant to help the birds in their foraging tasks in the winter months. But occasional window strikes do happen. Placement of bird feeders within 3 feet of a window can diminish the occurrence of window strikes. There are also special decals that one can purchase to keep birds from wanting to fly toward the glass.

Feeding birds in the winter months is a lovely way to brighten up dark days and enjoy the hustle and bustle of these friendly creatures right outside your window!