Anyone who has watched the 1964 classic film Mary Poppins will surely recall the lyrics from one of its most famous songs:
“Come feed the little birds, show them you care. And you’ll be glad if you do. Their young ones are hungry. Their nests are so bare.”*
The “little old bird woman” who sang it was right: Feeding the birds is thoughtful and rewarding, especially in winter. It can be an amusing pastime and our feathered friends will return the favor by entertaining you all winter long.
So why don’t more people feed the birds? Read more here to dispel bird-feeding myths, and discover how and what to provide for the birds in your yard.
*”Feed the Birds” by Richard M. Sherman /Robert B. Sherman, 1964