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Birds need more shelter than ever to stay safe and warm in the winter. With most trees, bushes and shrubs devoid of their leaves, there is simply no place for them to hide. That is one reason why if you have ornamental grasses growing in your landscape – leave them up until spring!
Ornamental grasses can actually be a lifesaver for birds. Not only do they provide tons of cover and warmth for the birds, but the seed heads at the top of plumes can be a huge source of nutrition for chickadees and other overwintering birds.
Leave the house up instead of taking them down for the winter. For the winter months, move them to higher locations to give birds more protection. In addition, cover the top vent holes to help keep air and drafts to a minimum.
Finally, if you have the space to plant and grow evergreen shrubs, bushes and trees, do so! Evergreens provide major protection for resident birds in the winter. Even better, some evergreens even produce edible berries that help feed birds too!
Here is to helping the resident birds in your backyard survive winter, and to have more help with insects and weeds next year from your feathered friends!
