Fall is in the air—at least in some parts of the country.
But it's still in the upper 80s during the day, here in my neck of the woods.
Can you believe it...upper 80s, and it's the middle of October?!
It's hard for me to even think of fall decorating right now...
because of this intense heat.
But a certain crafty lady is right on top of things.
Lindy @ Cottage Hill made these huge acorns from a recent thrift store find, and you won't believe what she used for the base of her creations!
Seeing Lindy's giant acorns made me think of all the squirrel activity going on around the farm these days.
They've been quite busy scampering about, collecting scores of acorns and storing them for winter.
But the birds around here rely on my help for winter sustenance...
well, except for those who "wisely" built their homes, this past spring, near a natural food source—like the dogwood in my front yard, now filled with bright red berries.
Others know a good thing...
and want to be first in line for the freebies.
The bird that built this nest—in the feeder beneath the pines in my side yard—determined it was large enough to live in, as well as dine in.
And though I choose to feed the birds around my cottage year-round, I know that come spring, the abundant insect population will more than offset the need for an increase in food—for the numerous new additions to the flocks.
It was such fun to watch Momma Robin dutifully feed her babies this year, after she had had her fill from the feeders.
In fact, I have feeders set up thoughout my yard for the birds to freely come and feast.
They get their little bellies filled, and I, in return, am rewarded by their beauty and with their melodious songs.
Even wild birds—like this momma turkey and her little ones—make their way to a free food source on a regular basis, once they find it.
So if you're wondering about a good time to start feeding the birds near you, late summer or early fall is a great time to start.
It presents plenty of time for them to find the food and establish a habit of feeding at your feeders before the onset of winter—when they will most need your help.
Be sure to offer fresh, clean water, as well.
Then, no matter the weather, you'll have a bevy of beautiful feathered friends to enjoy.
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