Birds Have to Eat Too

How do the birds find food to carry them through these difficult days of freezing winter winds and blizzards? Frozen ground. Snow-covered lawns, yards, woods. Many people use birdfeeders in the deep winter to keep their bird population in the area. Click here for bird feeding information.

You can plant your yard with bird friendly plants to attract these colorful flyers. These plantings will offer cover and food even during a harsh winter. Fresh water is needed also, so perhaps in these cold days and nights, you can make sure there is water available in your back yard.

A bright red cardinal on a snow-covered branch is a sight that will lighten your heart even on a dark, winter day.

Strawberries Under Attack

The strawberries are forming here in Michigan. I can't wait to pick these tasty ruby jewels packed with flavor. Take some precautions to protect your crop because there are others interested in getting a bite of the berry too. Basically the birds love feasting on the berries just when they are at their prime.

We cover our strawberry plants with a netting that allows the sunshine and rain in, but keeps those pesky birds out. Last year the netting worked very well, so I am recommending it to you. The netting is available at garden centers during strawberry growing season. Pick some up today so you won't be disappointed when you go to pick a bowlful of berries for your favorite strawberry dessert or cereal topping.