In the spring, migratory songbirds begin to fly to northern breeding grounds. They, too, rely on available high energy foods to help them complete their arduous journeys. Feeding birds is obviously beneficial to them, but people also get a lot of enjoyment too. This included observing, feeding and photographing wildlife. Fifty two million people reported feeding wild birds, making it the most popular of the wildlife watching activities.
Bird feeding is good for the economy.
Attracting and feeding birds awakens a lifeless yard, porch or patio. The brief, gray days of winter are brighter and more tolerable with the addition of song, color and activity. By providing for the needs of these active and delicate visitors, we bring the natural world a little closer to home.