Stop Doing This at Your Feeder — 11 Mistakes That Quietly KILL Backyard Birds Every Winter

I explain the 11 winter feeder mistakes that can quietly spread illness, waste food, cause window strikes, and put backyard birds in danger—from dirty feeder ports and moldy seed to crowded feeding areas, cats, unsafe cover, and deep birdbaths. After 30 years behind a bird-store counter, I’m sharing the practical fixes I use to help birds safely through the hardest cold. I cover: - Why I clean feeders every week—and what I do when birds appear sick - How I handle wet, moldy, or spoiled seed - How I reduce crowding and prevent deadly window strikes - How I keep cats away and provide safer cover - How I make birdbaths shallow and safe - How I keep feeding birds responsibly during cold snaps 0:00 The hidden risks of feeders 0:35 Clean feeders every week 2:39 What to do with sick birds 4:27 Never offer wet or moldy seed 5:10 Stop crowding your feeders 5:45 Prevent deadly window strikes 6:39 Keep cats away from feeders 7:15 Give birds safe cover 8:25 Keep birdbaths shallow 8:48 Feed birds through cold snaps #BackyardBirds #BirdFeeding #BirdWatching #WinterBirds #BirdSafety