Snow has already started to fall in certain parts of Michigan, but that doesn’t mean all the birds have flown south. In fact, you can still spot various bird species like Northern cardinals, red-breasted nuthatches, downy woodpeckers, dark-eyed juncos, and American tree sparrows in your backyard. This year, Michigan is also seeing a sudden increase in the number of northern finches due to favorable environmental changes. With the winter weather setting in, it’s the perfect time to watch these seasonal songbirds flock to your outdoor bird feeders.
When choosing a bird feeder for the winter, consider using a tube, hopper, suet, or platform bird feeder instead of spreading the seed directly on the ground. This can help prevent uninv
