When to Start Feeding Birds: Season-by-Season Guide
When to start feeding birds: September for migrants, late October for winter, and November in bear country. Regional dates and a setup checklist.
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When to start feeding birds: September for migrants, late October for winter, and November in bear country. Regional dates and a setup checklist.
When to put up hummingbird feeders: about 2 weeks before local arrival, so February on the Gulf Coast and late April in the Midwest.
The best place to put a bird feeder is 10-12 feet from cover, about 5 feet high, and within 3 feet of a window or over 30 feet away.
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How to choose a bird feeder: pick the type by the birds you want, use tube or hopper feeders for seed, and match the feeder to your space.
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