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Got Water? Robins need water—even in the winter. When water sources are frozen, thirsty birds must eat snow. You can set out a shallow bowl of water when the temperature is above 10°F. It's dangerous when colder, as the steam given off by freezing water coats feathers with ice, and the birds can't fly. Bathing is important, though. Dirty feathers lose insulation properties, so a clean bird is a warm bird. Image: Becky Stanton