The Lepel Inter-district Inspectorate for the Protection of Fauna and Flora informs
The Lepel Inter-district Inspectorate for the Protection of Fauna and Flora informs:
There are two months left until spring, when the birds wintering here will be able to find food for themselves independently and in full. These months are very difficult, or even fatal, for the birds wintering with us. During the winter scarcity of food, caused by snow cover, temperature fluctuations, possible blizzards, alternating thaws, which can lead to ice formation on trees, as well as meltwater filling hollows in the bark, making insects and their larvae hidden under the bark inaccessible, a large number of birds die from starvation. It is at this time that the birds wintering with us – mainly the great tit, the blue tit, the crested tit, the nuthatch, the chicadee, the bullfinch, the common bunting – need supplementary feeding due to the scarce amount of food in winter and possible exhaustion as a result.
For supplementary feeding of wild birds, various types of small feeders can be used, made from cardboard, transparent plastic bottles, or shallow wooden boxes.
The Lepel Inter-district Inspectorate for the Protection of Fauna and Flora appeals to educational institutions and kindergartens to participate in bird supplementary feeding activities.