27. Feed the Birds
In the winter time, birds will peck into the snow looking for something to eat. Obviously, it’s more difficult for birds to find food to eat when it’s cold outside. Don’t worry- they’ll be okay, and it’s a natural part of life. But the difficulty finding food is why a lot of people like to set up bird feeders to help them. This will help to increase the bird population in your local area, especially if you have birdhouses set up for shelter.
Another great benefit of a bird feeder is that you can watch the birds as they gather to eat. Many people like to put these bird feeders right in front of their window, or at least somewhere in the backyard where you can watch them. When I was a kid, my mom helped us to spread peanut butter all over a pinecone, and then we dipped it in bird seed before hanging it by a piece of yarn. If you set this up together with your kids, and they’ll get excited every time they see a new bird or squirrel taking a snack from their feeder. This could also be an educational opportunity to learn about the various birds that come out in the winter time in your local area.
