February was proclaimed National Bird-Feeding Month in 1994 to promote the home-based and nature-oriented bird feeding hobby.

We found this information about this special declaration from our friends at daysoftheyear.com. They write:

“History of Bird-Feeding Month
Bird-Feeding Month was established in 1994 by John Porter, a man who so cared about the health and welfare of the birds that he read a resolution into the Congressional record. “I would like to recognize February, one of the most difficult months in the United States for wild birds, as National Bird-Feeding Month.” These were the words he spoke to the Speaker of the house, recognizing the importance of birds both in our ecology, as well as the hearts and minds of people everywhere.

Nothing says spring like the singing voices of our favorite wild birds. One-third of the American population feeds birds in their backyards, making sure to fill their feeders to greet these travelers home. Small birds are often running low on resources, and large birds aren’t always able to get the food they need to prosper when they arrive too early. February is a testy month, and there’s no telling what you’re going to end up with as far as weather goes.”

English Gardens stores are filled with lots of great products, including bird feeders, bird feed, suet, bird baths, heaters and de-icers to help you provide a yard that’s friendly to birds.

To keep birds in your yard all winter, check out these great tips.