Birds increase their body weight in late summer and fall to prepare for winter. They also trap pockets of air around their bodies using their feathers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports.

Many bird leave for the winter, migrating south to warmer climes. Those that stay, however, not only avoid the hazards of migration but can also likely maintain a year-round territory.

Many bird leave for the winter, migrating south to warmer climes. Those that stay avoid the hazards of migration and maintain a year-round territory. Ever wonder how birds stay warm in the winter?

“During the winter, birds stay busy looking for high-fat and high-protein foods during the day. This builds up fat reserves ...

Ceramic bird baths can crack under heavy ice and should be drained and covered in the winter, though some products can be kept out year-round if the proper de-icers are used.

Three big birds here now, two to stay the winter, surely guarantee big birding pleasure. After all, birds standing four feet tall (or even a foot tall) and weighing ten pounds ...

Before a storm hits — or during breaks in the weather — stock up on winter bird supplies such as seed, ... to help the birds stay warm. Avoid moisture-absorbing materials such as sawdust.

While many of Michigan's 450 bird species head south to warmer climates in the winter, dozens of species either remain in ...

Birds that typically stay in Michigan over the winter can handle even these temperatures. But other birds may struggle to survive. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap ...

How do birds stay warm in the winter? Birds find ways to create and retain heat in a variety of ways, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, including: ...

As climate change fuels stronger storms, those can disrupt migration patterns, causing birds to stay in certain areas for longer, move later in the season, or risk mortality moving during a hurricane.

As temperatures drop, new birds are flocking to North Carolina to spend their winters in the region. Winter birds plus our year-round familiar favorites, like the vibrant Northern Cardinal and ...