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Show B10 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Vernal Express I ! JO?' I! Feeders provide for unique and fascinating wildlife viewing Feeding wild birds is an ex- dormant insects and other lim- cellent way to see a unique and ited winter food supplies survive fascinating collection of Utah's the rigors of Utah's winters, wildlife. It can also be done Birds have high metabolisms in comfort by placing the bird and need large amounts of food feeders just outside of a favorite to maintain their body heat. As sided towhee is more likely to find a ground feeding station because he is a natural ground feeder. There are four basic feeding locations which accommodate most of the seed eating birds; window. But, there is more to bird a result, winter for a bird is a ground, tabletop, hanging and feedingthanjust entertainment, constant search for reliable food tree trunk, yuan, juncos, most especially in areas hit heavy with supplies. Bird feeders attract sparrows and towhees are ground winter snow and cold tempera- birds by taking advantage of level feeders. Chickadees, finch- tures. this constant need for food. All it es, grosbeaks, siskins, jays and Artificial bird feeders or takes is one bird to find an avail- humming birds usually search in feeding stations may play a key able food source; its actions and the branches and so are quick to role in supplementing the diets calls will usually attract others, find tabletop and hanging feed- of wild birds. As urban devel- Feeding stations can be very ers. Nuthatches, creepers and opment continues to replace simple, such as simply scattering woodpeckers prefer tree trunk natural habitats, traditional food food on the ground, or extremely stations. As a general rule, the supplies are reduced. Feeding complex; such as havingthirty or more variety offeeders, foods and stations help supply emergency forty feeders with different types placements; the greater variety rations during storms or when of seeds., openings and perches of birds will be attracted, nature covers the countrvside Dositioned from eround level to Commercial feeders are read- i the tops of trees. The constant search for food with snow or ice. Bird feeders also supplement the natural Some birds feeding near a home. Feeding birds is a way to enjoy wildlife from the comforts of home. supplies over long winters and and the strict penalties for not act as quick energy stops during finding it have forced most the spring and fall, migrations. bird species to specialize. Birds As winter approaches, most of evolved physical adaptations the insect-eating birds leave the and behavioral traits in order to state. The birds that remain face find specific foods quickly and ef- reduced food supplies, short days, ficiently. Wild birds are most apt below freezing temperatures, to find artificially supplied food if red proso millet, canary seed and snowstorms and frost forming it is placed in places equivalent thistle or niger seeds are good for inversion layers. Only birds ca- to their natural inclination to pable of findingthe seeds, berries, search. For example, the rufous- ily available but home-made feeders feed-ers work just as well. Fortunately birds are more interested in what foods are offered than the look of the feeder. Most winter birds like sunflower sun-flower seeds, especially the little black oily type and the grey-striped ones. White and - - a - - o attracting smaller birds such as the finches, sparrows, chickadees fi r'!- Vrfy' ' ft Utah's Lowest -rHl tiii. J I Prices on "vv0 ! v Miw A(i)B o y ' v-s" J cy fA y lift .--vy i -....j i Pillow Top, Micro Fiber. f ' V''. t, REG.-$2'6991 J : , 1 " ... 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Simply stuffing the suet into cracks in the bark can make a good suet feeder. Birdseeds can be bought in bags of mixed seeds or by a specific spe-cific type. Many stores sell bulk bags of mixed birdseed, which can attract a variety of birds. However, depending on where you live, you may find yourself with extra ingredients, which few, if any of the local birds will eat. Bird enthusiasts often control some of the species they attract by purchasing specific seeds and mixing their own. This also cuts down on the wasted ingredients. When setting up a feeding station, remember, the birds not only require a constant, reliable source of food but also safe, protected places to perch. The best place to put a feeder is where there is a natural setting which will not only block the wind and other weather but will offer escape cover from housecats and other predators. Another good place is in a protected yard but in the open, away from any cover that cats might use to sneak up on the feeding birds. Place the feeders close to windows, balconies or other places where the birds can be seen without too much disturbance. distur-bance. Finally it is important to continue feeding your birds on a regular schedule. Most birds develop feeding patterns moving from food source to food source on a regular daily route. These birds learn to rely on feeding stations especially during winter storms, cold snaps and other critical times. If the food is not there, these birds will not have time to find other sources to last them through the emergency. Bird feeding can supply hours of entertainment and enjoyment to bird watchers of all ages while helping to supplement needed resources in an era of dwindling natural habitats. Mailbox snow clearing Utah letter carriers are asking customers for some help in clearing clear-ing a path to their mailboxes. Letter carriers are doing their best to deliver the mail, but recent snows have left many mailboxes and approaches to mailboxes buried, making it difficult dif-ficult for letter carriers to make deliveries safely. Unsafe conditions such as unshoveled snow, icy sidewalks, or large amounts of snow blocking block-ing mailboxes can delay or even prevent mail delivery. . Postal customers who receive door mail delivery should ensure their sidewalks, steps, and access ways are kept safely clear of snow and ice. Customers receiving street-side mailbox or centralized neighborhood mailbox delivery should also pay special attention atten-tion to having a safe and clear pathway to their mailbox. If access is not safe, mailboxes mail-boxes are blocked and streets are impassable, letter carriers must consider personal safety with the possibility of curtailing delivery. Vernal Jr High 4.0 students Tabrina Ashby, Ashleigh Edwards, Ed-wards, Dallas Gledhill, Nichole Jenkins, Jenna Labium, Kin-sey Kin-sey Lance, Amelia McCurdy, Amber Mott, Levi Watkins and Mareshah Woody earned 4.0 grade point averages for first and second quarter. New 4.0 GPA members include Benjamin Daniel, Meagan Huber, Randy McNamara, and Jesse Waller. Buckskins Hills Sports The Uintah Riders All Terrain Ter-rain (URAT) will meet on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. at the BHI Offices, 826 S. 1500 E., in Vernal. The meeting is open to motor sports enthusiasts who want to learn more about sports activities the county's Buckskin Hills Complex. Com-plex. URAT participants can help organize events and share in the fun of trail riding with other enthusiasts. Interested parties should contact Bud Blackburn at 790-8935, or Orlan Anderson at 828-6111, or Nick Hoyt at 789-3603. u |