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Feed Birds, Not Squirrels: Stocking Your Feeder For A Vermont Winter

We're talking about the best ways to feed birds and keep them safe.
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We're talking about the best ways to feed birds and keep them safe.

The bears are mostly in bed for the winter, so it's safe to bring out your birdfeeders. But what's the best way to attract birds to your yard—what kind of food should you use? How can you take steps to keep your avian visitors safe? And how do you choose bird food based on what birds you might want to see?

Vermont Edition spoke to Vermont Fish and Wildlife migratory bird biologist John Buck for some pointers.

Broadcast live on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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