Chilly Winter Blue Bird
Feb 10, 2020 14:00:25 #
How these small birds make it through the Winter has always amazed me.
There must be a lot to know about their insulation from the cold.
There must be a lot to know about their insulation from the cold.
Feb 10, 2020 14:02:09 #
Feb 10, 2020 14:11:40 #
Here is one answer:
Many bluebirds do stay as far north as Michigan for the winter, although they’re found only in limited areas. Wild fruits and berries make up the main part of their winter diet, so they favor areas where they can consume fruits of red cedar, dogwood, hackberry, sumac, wild grape, poison ivy and other plants.
Many bluebirds do stay as far north as Michigan for the winter, although they’re found only in limited areas. Wild fruits and berries make up the main part of their winter diet, so they favor areas where they can consume fruits of red cedar, dogwood, hackberry, sumac, wild grape, poison ivy and other plants.
Feb 10, 2020 15:04:30 #
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Feb 11, 2020 07:35:47 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
How these small birds make it through the Winter has always amazed me.
There must be a lot to know about their insulation from the cold.
There must be a lot to know about their insulation from the cold.
He looks cold for sure.
Feb 11, 2020 08:16:25 #
Feb 11, 2020 08:28:43 #
Superb capture. Is that a dinner bell he's resting on? Perhaps he's awaiting supper?
One of my favorite birds. Thanks for sharing.
One of my favorite birds. Thanks for sharing.
Feb 11, 2020 08:49:41 #
You are correct the bell is used to signal me when I am out working in the woods to come home for lunch.
Feb 11, 2020 10:25:58 #
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Feb 12, 2020 02:56:17 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
.How these small birds make it through the Winter has always amazed me.
There must be a lot to know about their insulation from the cold.
There must be a lot to know about their insulation from the cold.
I think your bird is related to mine.
Feb 12, 2020 07:02:09 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
How these small birds make it through the Winter has always amazed me.
There must be a lot to know about their insulation from the cold.
There must be a lot to know about their insulation from the cold.
A good one!
Feb 12, 2020 23:25:30 #
Ed Greding
Loc: Texas
Perhaps they make it through the winter through their high metabolic rate. This would generate heat, but also consume lots of food. They seem to, and if that's the case the calories they ingest would, aside from feeding them adequately, also help keep them warm. Another strategy would be to migrate.
Feb 12, 2020 23:28:50 #
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