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March is really the toughest month here in Québec. The weather will warm up for a couple of days, then we find ourselves totally snowed in and freezing. That’s what’s been happening here for the past couple of weeks, and it looks like the storms will continue into April. But I must feed my birds! So Backyard Feeding this episode is all about keeping my feeders filled and accessible, even in the winter. Dr. Bird answers a really interesting question about what makes suet good for birds and a few different things to watch out for. National Geographic has published their top 10 birding destinations, so I had a quick look at it and have added a few to my bucket list. Canada is now growing a new variety of Canary seed that is safe for humans to eat and packed with all sorts of Gluten-free goodness. I’m going to try tracking some down over the next few weeks to see what all the hype is about. And researchers have discovered that birds’ brains and humans’ brains have a bit more in common than we thought. Particularly when it comes to what makes us able to adapt to new environments.
The theme for the next photo contest is Chickadees!
Stay warm and don’t lose hope. Spring will get here eventually!
Loved the colour variety at your feeders.
Surprised Point Pelee didn’t make the NG top 10 birding locale.
Saw my first Canada geese in Winnipeg on Sunday 18 March.
You are right about the Point – millions of birds travel through there, too!
Tatsiana, speaking of the weatherguards, I was fortunate to win the superbird feeder with the guard about two months ago. However, surprisingly enough, my array of birds did not seem to like it and would not feed from it. They preferred the smaller, basic one that is about two feet from it. When I removed the guard, they ventured towards it and now all is right with my bird world.
Any thoughts as to why this would happen?
Thank-you,
Denise Cox
Hi Denise, I am sorry I was not notified about your comment… We have seen this reaction before. Birds feel intimidated by something so close above them. They will get used to it, though. In the meantime, we can send you a riser or two to move the Weather Guard a bit higher. Let me know if that will be of interest to you! Cheers, Tatsiana
Absolutely loved the videos and useful information. Thank you very much!
Thank you, Rosie! It’s very kind of you to write to us!