Nature Centered: A Podcast from Wild Birds Unlimited
Episode 17: Birds and Holiday Traditions
December 17, 2020
Overview:
Some countries have a beautiful tradition of encouraging kindness to birds during the holidays. One such belief is that if you spread birdseed outside your doorstep on Christmas morning, you will have good luck in the coming year. Listen as John and Brian explore different traditions from around the world that showcase our backyard friends.
Resources:
Winter Finch Irruption Episode: https://www.wbu.com/podcast/episode-0014-welcome-winter-wanderers/
Crossbills: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red_Crossbill/overview
Christmas Bird Count: https://www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count
Birdseed on your doorstep: https://www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/a-scandinavian-tradition-for-your-birds/
Kid’s Activities
Decorate a Tree for Your Birds: https://www.wbu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/wbu-decorate-a-tree.pdf
Decorate a Tree for the Birds video with birds feeding on the decorations: How Cool is That! – Decorate a Tree
Alicia and Josh Horsman, owners of the Wild Birds Unlimited in Scottsdale, AZ, share tips on how to decorate for the birds with pine cones and wreaths. Add some color, life and song to your yard by decorating for the birds
