Take a Break: Feed the Birds

There is something very soothing and mesmerizing about watching birds up close. At this time of year, putting out food is one way to ensure they’ll be some to see.

As a child, my mother liked to make sure the birds had a Christmas present, so she’d take suet, put it in mesh bag, and hang it in the tree by the dinning room window. My Aunt’s approach was to scatter day old bread in the backyard. One of my favorite summer activities is to watch the birds flock to our yard just after the grass has been cut.

There are a wide array of bird feeders and bird feed. To learn more about the different type of feeders and ways to attract a variety of birds go to Project Feeder Watch