While we as humans are experiencing the effects and taking precautions during the wildfires in Ontario and Quebec, Bird House Nature Company would like to remind everyone how important it is to have clean water and clean feeders available for the wild birds that transit through your area while the fires continue to affect wildlife. Now is the time to be extra vigilant in keeping your bird baths and feeders clean. How are birds affected by wildfires? Smoke from wildfires is extremely hazardous to birds, which have sensitive and specialized respiratory systems. According to a study by the U.S. Geological Survey, “Wildfire smoke has the potential to impact migratory birds at a geographic scale far beyond the bounds of the fires that generate...
To accommodate wild birds needs at different times of the year, Mill Creek Seed Company have formulated different “seasonally adjusted” blends to fit the needs of a variety of birds during seasonal changes of the year. Each season, Mill Creek Seed Co. combines dozens of different ingredients to provide the birds with the best possible nutrition available. "Seasons Woodlands" spring formulation is high in protein for muscle development and stamina (migration, breeding & food collection for their young). It contains fruit for migratory fruit eating birds and oyster shells to help digestion adding needed calcium for egg production. Micronized ingredients are added to convert the sugars and make these ingredients digestible. The summer blend accommodates birds that stay for the summer. The winter blend is high in carbohydrates...
