NAMPA -- A group called the Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge says it needs donations of bird seed to continue feeding wintering songbirds at the wildlife refuge. From November through March, the group places bird feeders near the refuge's wildlife-viewing blind. Juncos, finches, sparrows, chickadees and many other species are drawn to the feeders. The group uses hundreds of pounds of bird seed to attract and hold the flocks of wintering songbirds in the area. The bird viewing area is located on a nature trail at the high water line of Lake Lowell east of the refuge visitor center. Donations can be dropped off or sent to the refuge visitor center through the Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge at 13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, ID 83686.
