Not only is bird feeding fun, it also helps birds through harsh winter conditions when food may be hard to find or buried.  A great idea is to fill different feeders with different seeds at many heights.  This will attract a variety of birds to your lawn.  It is also a great way to get your kids involved, and they love helping out and seeing the birds come by their house.

A few tips:

*clean your  feeders when they look dirty or after a rain so the seeds don’t get clogged.  Use a mild bleach/water mixture with warm water and a scrub brush.

*hang the feeders at different heights to encourage more birds.

*wash your hands thoroughly after filling feeders.

*store seed in a cool, dry place to keep it from getting wet.  This also keeps it away from rodents getting a snack.

*put up bird houses or boxes to encourage nesting all year round.