Spring Is Coming… Even If There’s Still Snow on the Ground
In Ottawa, spring doesn’t arrive all at once. One day it’s sunshine and birdsong, the next it’s snow, rain and a bit of slush underfoot. But no matter what the forecast says this week, the birds know the seasons are shifting. As daylight grows longer, backyard birds are becoming more active, more vocal and full of energy.
Migration is beginning to stir. Over the coming weeks, winter visitors will start heading north while early migrants return to our area. During this transition, birds need reliable sources of high-energy food. Suet, high-fat seed blends and Bark Butter® provide the fuel birds need as they travel, explore new territory and recover from long flights.
At the same time, courtship and nesting season is just around the corner. Soon you’ll start seeing pairs forming, nests being built and eventually young birds appearing at feeders alongside their busy parents. Foods rich in protein and calcium help support nesting birds and the growing chicks they’re working hard to raise.
Even if your yard is still tucked under a blanket of snow, now is the perfect time to prepare for the busy bird season ahead. Stop by the store to explore feeders, foods and simple ways to make your backyard a welcoming stop for the birds returning to Ottawa this spring.