Birdfeeders

Even though there is a plentiful supply of food during spring and summer, birds will still visit your feeders. They won’t feed exclusively at bird feeders for insects and bugs are favorite foods, but they still enjoy seeds. Since there will be an abundance of insects and wild fruits for the birds to choose from, you will most likely find fewer birds visiting. Many people take their feeders down during the summer, but we keep ours available and find they are visited regularly. While birds are in the yard, they are also looking for beetles, caterpillars, etc which is very helpful to all of us! This is the time to watch your visitors acting naturally, as they gather food for their offspring and soon they will be bringing the next generation to your yard.

This is also a good time to clean up beneath your feeders and replace mulch to get ready for fall. If you have the space, try planting sunflowers or corn - birds will have a wonderful time picking at the seeds for weeks.