Winter Is Coming! Susie was the first to report juncos in her yard....birds we love -- but hate to see too early in the season.  Because juncos mean winter is coming soon!  We did have snow flurries the second Saturday in October, but nothing since except lots of rain.  We had a fairly colorful fall after an early hard frost.  But now most of the leaves are off the trees.  That makes it a good time to see the birds in your yard.  Be sure you're ready for winter bird feeding.  Clean your feeders and have a fresh supply of bird seed.  Suet is important to feed in the winter, giving them the protein they need to survive cold winter nights.   And if you don't already have a pond with a heater or a heated birdbath -- consider one.  Providing water in the winter is also critical -- and it will bring an array of beautiful birds to your yard. Eastern bluebirds, in particular, are attracted to heated birdbaths. As always, call us with any questions you might have about feeding the birds in your backyard. Julie, Tom, Karin, Polly and Susie