Birds Will Still be Out Eating During RAIN, WIND & SNOW!

 

 KEEP IT FRESH, KEEP IT DRY!

If You don't want to drink or eat it, Why Should they?

 

RAIN & SNOW CONSIDERATIONS

 

Without Weather Protection:

Seed, Cylinders and Suet would get wet, fall apart or become unsanitary for birds

Nectar, Fruit, Jelly and Mealworm Feeders would get diluted and washed out

 

TO LIMIT THE EFFECTS OF WEATHER ON YOUR FEEDERS

 

Feeder Placement

     Under Eaves, Overhangs, & Patio Covers

     Under Trees  - can still get wet during heavy storms

     OR Bring in Feeders during severe weather

 

Domes & Weather Shields

     Protects feeders from downward falling rain     

     Allows more freedom of feeder placement in yard

     Built in with some feeders and available for a variety of feeder types. 

     Size diameters will vary and may not provide complete coverage over larger tray feeders

 

 

Strong Winds

     Secure Domes: Tie or clamp down domes

     Remove Domes - should feeder allow, if not raining

     Move feeder to more wind sheltered area

     Bring in feeder

 

Wind & Rain

     During periods of both wind and rain -  even the best covered outside feeder may still get wet

 

Feeder Check After Storm (regardless of its location)

 

     Seed Feeders

          Check to see how much seed got wet buy pouring seed into a container (loose seed flows, wet seed clumps)

          If seed is in clumps or wet: discard seed , clean & dry feeder, then refill with fresh dry seed

          Clean drainage holes in seed trays - they may get clogged allowing water to puddle

 

     Tray Feeders

          Rain may have gotten in between screens and feeder edges - remove and clean trays plus surrounding areas

          Tray Screens - wet seed may get caught up in the screen reducing water drainage - clean screens to open drainage holes

 

     Cylinders, Stackables & Cakes

         If it has swollen in size or fell apart - discard and refill with fresh food items

         Clean any drainage holes to avoid puddling

 

      Nectar, Fruit, Jelly &  Meal Worm Feeders

          Check all nectar feeders for any debris or runoff from nearby overhangs - if in doubt replace and refill with fresh nectar

          Jelly and mealworm feeders can get washed out during heavy rains, even with weather domes

               - replace and refill with fresh food items as needed

 

          

REMEMBER - IF YOU DON'T WANT TO EAT OR DRINK IT,  DON'T ASSUME THE BIRDS WILL!!

KEEP IT FRESH, KEEP IT DRY!!