Birds That Do Not Migrate

The common thought amongst the general public is
that when winter comes birds migrate to warmer
climates but not all birds do this. The birds
that do not migrate are often left struggling
for food, warmth and water. These birds need
help just so they can survive and there are many
things that you can do. But you may be wondering
which birds do not migrate.

A commonly known bird is the beautiful red
chested robin and this does not migrate as they
do not feel the need to do so. However the robin
does migrate on a small scale so they can get
enough food to survive. The robin is adapted to
cope with the cold conditions and they are
relatively unaffected by the freezing
conditions. The only problem with this is that
they do struggle for food as the ground is
frozen meaning they cannot get an insects which
are in the surface. This is why you should
provide food in your garden so that they can eat
the correct amount throughout the cold months. As
well as food they will need help with water
generally because the water will be frozen over
during the winter months and this can leave them
dehydrated. To prevent this you will need to
provide water which is mixed with an ice free
solution which prevents the water freezing. This
will not harm the bird and it is very affective
so it is worth looking at.

Another common bird that does not migrate during
the winter is the beloved Woodpecker. There are
many species of woodpecker but generally they do
not migrate at all. The reason they do not
migrate has something to do with where they have
their habitat all year round. They normally base
themselves in warm holes in trees and this
prevents them being affected by wind, rain and
snow. This means that they can stay warm all
year round and the food they eat is also
unaffected by the cold weather so they are not
affected by the winter. They normally eat
insects which hide underneath the bark and these
survive throughout the winter, therefore
providing enough food for the birds to eat
whenever they need it. They do still have a
problem with water and this reiterates the fact
that you need to provide water for the birds.

The English sparrow is very similar to the Robin
in the reasons why they do not migrate. Generally
they do not feel the need to because they have
also adapted to cope with the cold weather which
may be thrown at them. The smaller sparrows how
ever do often choose to migrate south because of
their size but with there are many more that do
not migrate. To prepare for the winter they do
try to double their body mass so that if there
is a shortage of food they can be prepared for
it. They generally go for plants for food and
during the winter they do often eat grass and
plants that live throughout the winter.

These are just some of the birds that do not
migrate but there are many more that all need
our help to survive for the duration of the
winter. To help the birds survive you need to do
your bit to provide them with sufficient food for
the winter. There are many foods available from
most retailers and it is up to you to find the
right stuff. It is advised however to supply a
wide range of food so that you can meet the
needs of various birds and this includes supply
live food and various nuts.


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