Feeding Wild Birds During Fall and Winter

I read an interesting article about feeding wild birds during the fall and winter and the importance of fat and calories in their diet.

The Importance of Fat and Calories in a Bird's Diet

Whether they are preparing for fall migration or the onset of winter, birds need foods that are high in oil, fat and calories.  These foods and stored body fat are the primary energy supply that fuels a bird throughout migration and during long, cold winter nights.

You can read the rest of the article here at The Zen Birdfeeder