Winter Bird Feeding

	Birds at Your Feeder			When to Feed and How Much
	Kinds of Food w/Favorite Suet Recipes			Solutions to Some Feeder Problems
	Bird Feeders			References/Supplies

Winter can be a very difficult time for wildlife. Most young animals don’t survive their first season of cold winds and low food supplies. This has been and always will be a part of the natural cycle. However, some of the hardships wildlife faces today come from changes in habitat brought about by human activities. Cities and towns have replaced the trees and shrubs where wildlife used to find food and shelter. These changes have made survival even more difficult for many species of birds.

Although supplemental feeding cannot compensate for the loss of habitat, a feeding program at home, a school, hospital, or retirement home can add to personal enjoyment and foster an appreciation for nature. This pamphlet describes some good ways to feed birds, avoid problems, and enhance your enjoyment for some of Washington's most beautiful birds.