()Wintertime. It comes every year, no matter how much you love or hate it. Some people dread it, while others enjoy the cold. Many people head toward the Equator while others stay at home. Layering clothing and wearing socks and hats is a great way to stay warm in winter. You can also add blankets to your bed, block drafts, and bake, which will help warm your house without turning on the thermostat.

The cold, dark winter days can be hard on humans. It’s even more difficult for birds to deal with them. Our feathered friends have come up with clever ways to survive the winter weather.

Some species move to warmer areas, while others flock together to share their warmth. If they remain put, however, they have many unique physical characteristics that protect them from the cold.

How can wild birds keep warm in winter? Many birds have adapted to their environment by growing extra feathers, or shedding all of their plumage (called “molting”) and replacing it with a new outfit’ for the next season. This autumn, the blue jay and cardinal you saw last year may be completely different. They also produce a feather-coating oils that provides additional insulation and waterproofing.

The feet and legs of birds have their own separate areas. They are covered with specialized scales. “HVAC”The system heats their feet by sending cold blood up and warming them with warm blood. This is how ducks at the local lake can stay cool on the ice. Pretty cool, huh?

Fluffing is a particular way of coping. It involves using air between feathers to trap heat. Tucking (picking up one leg and tucking it in their bodies); shivering (we do this too, but it also burns calories and generates warmth); sunning, which warms up solar-style. And lastly, Torpor, which is a reduced body temperature and metabolic speed that allows animals to survive in severe weather conditions. Birds need to increase their fat intake in order to survive the cold, just as humans take great pleasure eating comfort foods such as stew.

You can find many indoor activities to keep you busy during winter. These include reading, cooking, playing games and puzzles. Birdwatching, which is enjoyed by more than 65 million Americans, is another enjoyable pastime. Fall and winter are the best times to get started. Hang a banner to get the birdsong and colorful birdsong outside your windows going. Cole’s feederStock up on quality birdfeed to ensure your enjoyment and your companions’ energy in cold weather.

Cole’s Wild Bird Products Co.Offers a selection of all-natural suet, seed and specialty feed options to help sustain and nourish your avian population throughout the winter season. Commercial birdfeed can be treated to prevent spoilage and packed with cheap materials. “filler”Red millet, wheat, and milo are seeds that birds rarely eat. Offering top quality feedThis reduces waste and increases bird numbers at your feeders. Cole’s products are made from only the highest quality seed ingredients. No fillers, synthetics or mineral oils are ever added. Cole’s feed is kept as natural as possible.

You want to give your birds the best energy boost this winter. Sunflower is an excellent choice for winter. It’s high in oil, which attracts birds. Cole’s Oil Sunflower sunflower is the highest quality black oil sunflower seed at more than 99 percent purity. Whole peanuts can be hulled and are more nutritious than peanut pieces.

High-fat foods such as suet (the solid fat made from beef) or vegetables provide concentrated energy that helps birds maintain their high metabolic rate during winter, when they have limited food options. A suet-seed mixture like Nutberry Suet Blend can provide energy.

Cole’s is known for their ability to source and provide bird feed that birds love. The Cole Family has spent the last 35+ years enjoying birds themselves while formulating, refining and offering the very best seed & suet for birds across the U.S.A., while encouraging others to enhance their lives by feeding birds at home.

Cole can help you add an indoor activity to your winter routine. You will be able to enjoy the warmth of your own home while giving your backyard birds a high-quality, nutritious and energy-packed food source. More information is available at www.cooper.com Cole’s websiteYou can!