DRIPPING BIRDS: CARING FOR OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS IN THE DROUGHT
We have been diligent keeping our birdbath filled, but wondered what else we could be doing to watch out for our native birds during this team of extreme heat and drought. Naturally, we went to our bird go-to guy, Howard Williams of Learnedbird.com who shared the following:"It's definitely important to keep water features clean and filled (especially now). Birds can find food easier than they can find a freshwater source during a drought. That said, it's likely that grass and plant seeds are not as plentiful since it's been so dry. So keeping seed feeders topped up is a good idea. Those who maintain hummingbird feeders need to monitor them closely. When temperatures are in the upper 90's and into the 100's sugar water can spoil in a few days. Mold is not good for hummingbirds — keeping nectar feeders clean and filled is very important now as well."
Photograph of a Cedar Waxwing taken by Carla Cox in the cool, lushness of April
Posted by DSBabble.com at Friday, July 10, 2009 5:58 AM 
Categories: dripping birds
Tags: drought dripping springs hummingbirds cedar waxwing bird
Categories: dripping birds
Tags: drought dripping springs hummingbirds cedar waxwing bird
Thanks for the hummingbird tip. My wife and I just bought a house here and have been treated to regular visits from the neighborhood hummingbirds.
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