Wandering with the Birds

Chickadees in Winter

Brrrr! It’s cold out there!

Winter weather like this calls for heavy boots, mittens and gloves, several layers, and a well-insulated hat. Or maybe it’s a good day to stay inside with a hot cup of coffee and a hot fire indoors. That works well for us, but what about the birds? How does a bird as small as a chickadee keep from freezing to death during sub-zero nights? Let’s take a look at the cold-we…