5 Ways Birds Survive Hurricanes and How To Help Them

[@nikkorsteve]

Again we are in the same page of thought. Thanks for thinking like I do!

[@jameslomenzo1139]

great information, thanks for sharing. a little juvenile Ruby- Throated Hummingbird has been hanging around the feeder all this week. I believe birds understand more about the weather than we can really come to understand, if we'll only get to know them better. That's great you're coming out with a book, congratulations.

[@nesthollow5159]

You're so right about them being so in tuned with nature. My friend just this morning told me how she had a pet Myna bird when she was a kid. And hours before an earthquake, the bird was going nuts in its cage. Just losing its mind. Then the earthquake came. They are extraordinary. And just like you said, we would learn so much and really respect nature if we spent a little time with it.

[@jeanettecastle7916]

Thanks for the information. I worry about birds in extreme weather such as a hurricane. I live in Fayetteville, West Virginia. We had some very cold temps last year. I worried about my birds so I looked up some information on them. They are definitely well equipped to survive. But, it did cross my mind to open up my basement and hold up a sign "Feathered Friends Welcome" last winter. Believe it or not, I lost some sleep worrying about my birds. :) I really do love birds. They are such a wonderful gift!

[@nesthollow5159]

Aww that's sweet with the sign. Winter is a harsh time for birds, but as long as they can keep up with eating, they do well. It still blows my mind though. I'm happy being a domestic human ;). As to losing sleep over it - I get it. Dedicated bird hosts care deeply about their feathered friends 💙💙

[@clovergrass9439]

For a few years now I've strictly used shelled sunflower seeds. Tractor Supply sells it. I think its fairly high quality. It feels really good giving them decent food.

[@nesthollow5159]

Yes that's perfect, and birds do love it. Plus it brings a nice variety.

[@erikaerika7788]

I am in orlando ..hurricane milton went over us ..my regular birds are fine ..a rose grose beak its here eating firebush berries..last year had the male and a femake stop by for a few days ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nesthollow5159]

Hey Erika... I'd been thinking about you and all this and your birds. I'm glad you're ok! Way back when I was living in St. Pete, I fled to the other coast for a hurricane, but left my car in Kissimmee.... hurricane changed course and went right through Orlando and Kissimmee. It is a sight to see people on I4 driving with no windows and a car covered in leaves! Did you get any flooding? I hope you didn't have too much damage to your house and you have power and all that. Glad all is well over all thought