The Shopwada Journal

Winter

Species ID guides, backyard how-tos, seasonal birding and gift ideas — written by the Shopwada Field Team.

Audubon plates of a Downy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee and Snowy Owls — winter birds
Backyard

Winter Bird Feeding Tips: What to Feed & How to Help Birds

Long nights and short days make winter tough for small birds. The best foods, smart feeder setup, and hygiene habits that keep your winter flock healthy.

4 min read
Audubon plates of a Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal and American Goldfinch — common backyard count birds
Seasons

Great Backyard Bird Count 2027: How to Join (Feb 12–15)

Fifteen minutes, any place, any birds. Everything you need to join the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 12–15, 2027 — and make your count useful to science.

4 min read
Audubon plates of an American Robin, Northern Cardinal and Northern Mockingbird on a cream background
Backyard

Bird Bath in Winter: How to Keep Water Open for Birds

In winter, fresh water can be harder for birds to find than food. How to keep a bird bath open safely — and what never to add to the water.

4 min read