Problem-Solving – Feeding the Birds in Snowy Conditions

On By TimelessladyIn Problem-Solving

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In my backyard, the earth and tree branches are covered with three separate layers of snow. The natural edibles of birds are not readily available. I have a small bird-feeder, but there are hundreds of hungry birds this winter. Yesterday I placed a large board across the snow and threw bird seed on top. The impromptu bird feeder was visited many times before another layer of snow covered it over. Tomorrow I will shake the board off and add more birdseed.

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I also tried casting a bit of the seed on top of the snow, but it had enough weight to sink below the surface a half-inch or so, and now is completely covered once more.

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A deep footprint worked for a bit of seed too. Packed down hard with a few stomps of my snowboot, the print provided a small basin-like area in which to place some seeds.

4 thoughts on “Problem-Solving – Feeding the Birds in Snowy Conditions”

  1. JAMES's avatar TULANI

    Years ago, I had made a frame(picture frame if you will) & put legs on it 30 inches long….
    then I stapled window screening to the frame….
    this was my winter time bird feeder.

    It’s very easy to make, & it does not have to impress anyone(except you maybe).
    the birds will not care a bit what it looks like, they just want to eat their seed to stay healthy & alive.

    I never bought the wod I used to make it….I scrounged around town, to find pallets & such, till I had enough wood for what I need….I still scrounge around town for any & all wood projects(woodworking is more of a hobby for me than anything else).

    What you can do with this bird feeder after you build it, is limited only by your imagination. Paint it, stain it, leave it unfinished….or decorate it in any fashion you so desire…

    Just thought I’d share…. 8 )

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