How to Support Birds Through Every Season
🌸 Spring
• Clean feeders thoroughly
• Offer protein-rich foods (mealworms for bluebirds)
• Provide fresh water daily
• Leave natural nesting materials (small twigs, grass clippings — no dryer lint)
☀️ Summer
• Keep water shallow and refreshed
• Avoid chemical lawn treatments
• Provide shade near feeders
• Clean feeders weekly to prevent disease
🍂 Fall
• Plant native berry-producing shrubs
• Reduce yard cleanup — leave seed heads
• Add high-fat foods (sunflower, suet as temperatures drop)
❄️ Winter
• Provide consistent food — birds rely on routine
• Offer heated water if possible
• Add high-energy foods: black oil sunflower, suet
• Avoid cheap seed mixes full of filler (like milo)
Consistency saves lives in winter.