Eco-Activity: Snowy Seed Smorgasbord

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Snow is fun fluff but did you know it can hide food sources from feathered friends? A huge amount of snow can make it harder for birds to get enough food, which can be a problem since they get hungry faster than most animals. That’s because they actually turn food into energy at a faster rate than other creatures! Fun fact, but not so fun for hungry birds!

Want to help them keep their bellies full? SNOW PROBLEM! Build a big snow mound, off the ground enough so that the seed will be kept safe from more falling fluff. Then, make a hole large enough for a bird to be able to perch and sneak a snack from. Fill it with your favourite seasonal birdseed mixture. Consider putting out a few extra morsels to advertise what’s inside. Maybe even spell out some hints in the snow like we did!

The Earth Rangers App is where kids go to save animals! It’s free to join and you’ll have access to real-world Missions like this one. Plus, you can adopt an animal to support conservation projects, and learn all about animals in the Wild Wire Blog. Find activities like this, and so much more in the App!

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