Excerpt: “Those with backyards can plant ‘native plants that fruit or produce seeds in the fall,’ which can help feed hungry birds as they fly south, The Pioneer Woman shared. During this time, people should also keep their bird feeders and birdbaths clean. ‘If birds contract a bacterial, viral, or fungal disease during migration—a high…
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The Pioneer Woman – 5 Things to Do for Backyard Birds Before Fall Migration, According to an Expert
“Fall means cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and, if you’re lucky, plenty of feathered visitors passing through your backyard. Every year, millions of birds migrate south for the winter, and your yard can become an important pit stop along the way. These travelers need safe places to rest, refuel, and gather the energy they need to keep going….
April 15, 2015 We are now in the throes of spring migration, and many wintering species have begun their journey north, while neotropical migrants have arrived from their cold winter homes in Central and South America. It is a time of change, vibrant activity, and of course, breeding. First, it was time to say goodbye…
