The Cornell Lab Bird Academy › Discussion Groups › Community Forum › Birds in winter BonnieParticipant Chirps: 5 I live in the Florida panhandle. Yes, we do get some cold days in winter. I have a brown mid sized bird who sleeps on my front porch. I don't know what kind it is. No markings. Is there anything I need to to help it stay warm? You must be logged in to reply to this topic.