Winter on Cape Cod is often cold and windy. Our days are long and our nights are longer. This can be a challenging time for birds who winter over in our region. Insects are dead or dormant, and it becomes increasingly difficult for birds to find food. This is why backyard birders can be saviors to our winged friends. In very cold weather birds need high calorie/oil rich seed, especially in the afternoon, since the calories they consume in the PM are what will keep them warm all night.
