How to Attract Winter Birds with Water 2020

Learn how to attract more birds in winter by providing water.
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[@debbiefites4212]

I LOVED watching the birds come to the water! Feeding birds is my new hobby. I live in the suburbs of Indiana. I mostly want to attract more cardinals. Thanks for the videos!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I'm glad you enjoyed. It is an awesome hobby isn't it. I'm always trying to attract more birds. Cardinals love sunflower seeds.

[@janicemacdonald6000]

Fun to watch all your birds and it has inspired me to add another water location to my winter backyard bird feeding station.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Good for you. The birds thank you.

[@kisakye92]

There goes the government reading my mind again because I live alone in silence and haven’t researched this topic, yet here comes this video suggestion a day after I was wondering if it was worth putting up a bird feeder during the approaching Oklahoma winter. Guess it still might be worth it! I didn’t know there were winter birds so Thanks for posting

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Definitely worth it. Hope you see a good variety of birds.

[@courtneymasterson2642]

This is so great, Jeff! You're helping me learn my birds :)

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I'm glad it helped. I think it's helpful to see them mixed together. Thanks.

[@bartk85622]

Awesome video Jeff!!! Your knowledge of species and gender is truly remarkable! I have to agree that the shot with the 4 blue jays was spectacular! Very nice video Jeff! I hope all is well with you and your family!!!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks so much Bart. I'm doing pretty good. Almost feel like my old self. Hope things are well with you and your wild life!

[@bartk85622]

@@BackyardBirdsUS I am really glad to hear that you are feeling better Jeff! All is good in Green Valley as far as myself and the wildlife goes, just hoping for some rain soon!!!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks Bart. It's hard to explain how bad things were for me. Now I almost feel normal. I'm living instead of existing.

[@bartk85622]

@@BackyardBirdsUS That is really great to hear Jeff. Who thought we would ever be so happy for "normal"???

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I hear you. It's really hard to explain but i just feel better.

[@kerrihiggins2106]

Love this!! The past two years I've really gotten into bird watching and attracting birds to my yard. I get a lot of visitors of many different types, but now want to add areas for them to get water. Live in the Midwest where the water freezes during the winter, going to try out one of those heaters! Just found your page and subscribed!! ❤️

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks for subscribing. I'm heating the water now. I hope you see some awesome birds. I love your comment.

[@sharrongray1837]

Thank you for sharing with us all 👍🏻😊

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I'm glad you liked it and hope it helps.

[@Angela-kp8un]

awesome footage!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed. I want to do it again when there are different birds.

[@Almamater8888]

I do project feeder watch too!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Don't you just love it. I makes me try to attract as many birds as I can. Plus it's always a thrill when something rare shows up. Good for you!

[@deejustdee4752]

I have 2 birdbaths, I had 4 but rarely ever do any birds ever use them. I keep them clean, they are not too deep, in warmer weather I keep solar fountains with a slight spray to keep the water moving. One is in the open, one is under a tree with branches and feeders nearby. I have a variety of birds but it puzzles me why hardly any of them use my bird baths.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Maybe they find water elsewhere? Mine are most active when all natural water has dried up.

[@1random.0]

Hey. Great content! Thanks for teaching me this amazing idea! I've got a question, do I put warm/hot water or cold water on a really cold and really windy day

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Just use cold water. Hot water may damage the container and the birds.

[@1random.0]

@@BackyardBirdsUS Thanks! I've got another question to ask. So there is this magpie that is really close to me, it keeps standing on one leg as soon as there is no food in its mouth and it also lays on the floor bending its knees. I'm getting really scared of what's happening. If you know how to solve the problem, can you please tell me? Thank you again!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I have no idea about your magpie. I know they are very smart. Probably wants you to feed it more.

[@1random.0]

​@@BackyardBirdsUS I don't really know myself. It comes 3 - 4 times a day for me to feed it (lol) and every time there is food in my hand, I stick out my hands, and it leans closer to me to eat it from my hand, but I flinch because I'm really scared to hand-feed the birds but yeah, I flinch, so I put the food to the ground for the bird eat, but it sometimes doesn't eat it. I'm growing curious about that bird.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Well no matter the bird, this is an exciting experience for you. Keep trying!

[@sherensta1277]

I have a lot of birds that visit my bird feeder throughout the day but I rarely see them in my bird bath. How can I get them to use it more? I've had it for several months now.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

You may want to locate your bird bath near some cover like a bush or some vegetation. And it helps to have it on the ground. I see a lot of birds at my bird bath right now. But other times of the year I don't.

[@MehrinShahed]

Hi. Will it hurt birds if they take a bath in a heated birdbath in below freezing temps? Or maybe they just don't do that?

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

No. I don't think so. Their feathers don't get soaked so they are okay.

[@moukafaslouka4796]

How come you have American Robins and black birds in the middle of December? Last time I checked, these birds migrate during late fall and winter and only return in spring.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Most do head south but there are always a few that stick around. Plus it's been very mild here. I have 5 grackles and that's really unusual for December.

[@caubecali]

Do you have for sale birds

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Are you asking if i sell birds. No. They are wild birds.

[@outdoorztime2923]

It seems that having a birdbath on the ground is more appealing to the birds than having one suspended off the ground. What do you guys think?

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I agree. I think it's more natural for then.

[@its.basically_steve]

🥰🥰💯

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks for watching

[@dledge2689]

I can’t tell difference between purple and house sparrow

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

All purple finches have a mask like a raccoon. I'm the video, the birds feeding on the table are purple finches. House sparrows are gray, the males have a black chin. How this helps.

[@smashxyz7657]

How to attract parrots

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

You have parrots?

[@randomidiot50]

Did you just let a European starling just drink there? I hate those birds

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I will be trapping them when they come to nest. You're right, they are major pests in north america.

[@Jasmine-mv3wj]

Why? What’s the problem with them?

[@randomidiot50]

They kill other birds so I hate them, we are in the America’s btw

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Starlings are super aggressive and cause the decline of many cavity nesting birds.

[@rasoolkeuusoolfatimakekhet72]

Don't feed, it will affect their feeding habit Just put water for them

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Water is very important