After checking the weight of this dark-eyed junco, Wildlife Rehabilitator Caitie prepared to tube-feed him. She had placed him in a paper bag to weigh him, which kept the bird safely contained and prevented any potential damage to his feathers. She noticed he was underweight, so tube-feeding was needed to get him his proper nutrition as he recovered from injuries after hitting a window. She had medicated the ulcers in his eyes and finished noting his weight on his medical chart, so now it was ti

62 reactions · 14 shares | Here’s a winter tip for feeding juncos: scatter seeds in sheltered areas such as under a bush, flattening and pushing snow out of the way before you do. They love to feed off the ground, and the sheltered feeding area will help them stay warm and out of harm’s way. Here's what they like to eat: https://www.wilddelight.com/birds/dark-eyed-junco/ | Wild Delight | Facebook