Bird watching is a fun hobby and can be a way to connect with nature in the cold winter months. For more information on how to attract birds to your landscape, watch this Kansas Healthy Yards Video:
By: Cassie Thiessen
Tag: Birds
Supporting Backyard Birds
Last month K-State Garden Hour was a presentation on how to provide shelter and feed the birds that are currently migrating. If you are wanting to learn more about providing for birds, this webinar is for you!
By: Cassie Homan
DIY Birdseed Wreaths
Feeding the birds is such a fun hobby anytime of year. If you are just starting out black oil sunflower seeds are a great choice, and are eaten by many birds! K-State Extension has many resources to help.
Find more information on our website here- https://www.postrock.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/bird_watching_resources/index.html
By: Cassie Homan
Feeding Birds in Winter
Winter weather is not only hard on people but can be a life and death struggle for birds. Though birds also require water and shelter, food is often the resource most lacking during cold weather. Many different bird food mixes are available because various species often prefer different grains. However, there is one seed that has more universal appeal than any other: black oil sunflower. If you are new to the bird-feeding game, make sure there is a high percentage of this seed in your mix. White proso millet is second in popularity and is the favorite of dark-eyed juncos and other sparrows as well as the red-winged blackbird.
To learn more go to: http://gearycountyextension.com/Birds/bbg1.pdf
By: Cassie Homan
