Winter offers some of the best opportunities to observe birds. During the colder months, many species are actively searching for food and sheltered places to roost. With the trees bare of leaves, they’re much easier to spot—and if there’s snow on the ground, their colors stand out vividly against the bright, white landscape.

Although many bird species migrate from northern regions to warmer southern climates for the winter, plenty remain year-round. Here are six species you’re likely to see in the coming months and what you can do to attract them to your yard.

Northern Cardinal

The easily identifiable cardinal provides a welcome contrast to bare branches, gray skies, and a snow-covered garden in the winter months. Both sexes having bright reddish-orange bills, with males sporting vivid

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