Dear Friend,
Feeding backyard birds is such a simple delight. Toss seeds on a tray or suet on a feeder and watch chickadees, jays, finches, and a caravan of sparrows take up residence in your little corner of the world -- until they mysteriously don't.
If you've had seeds go completely ignored, suet blocks rot, and your good intentions left to wither, you are not alone. What do our backyard birds know that we don't? |
A note on safety: Make sure to wash your hands after handling bird feeders and keep your distance to respect wildlife. |
As it turns out, plenty. The birdseed industry is worth about $3 billion, and not every brand is looking out for the birds. A poor-quality offering of feed, storage and feeder-cleaning practices can ruin even the tastiest and healthiest menu.
To ensure you're feeding birds nutritiously and safely, avoid fillers, check expiration dates, choose natural ingredients, observe food's smell and texture, keep birdseed cool, clean your feeders, make your own snacks, and let your yard go au naturel! |
Happy Birding!
Sierra Club |
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