Natural History Wanderings

With the cold spell hitting much of the U.S. you might be wondering how birds and other animals cope with the intense cold of winter. In an article at thespruce.com they discuss “How Do Wild Birds Keep Warm in Winter?” and discuss the different ways wild birds survive bitter cold and how we can assist them. The article covers

1. Bird Body Temperatures

2. What Wild Birds Do to Keep Warm

• Physical Adaptations
• Behavioral Adaptations

3. Torpor

4. Helping Keep Birds Warm

Read article at How Do Birds Keep Warm in Winter?