Seasonal Bird Feeding Tips Bird feeding is a year-round activity, so don't take down your feeders when the weather warms up or you may miss out on the cardinal’s mate feeding in the spring and adult birds bringing their offspring in the summer to learn how to get to the seeds you provide.
In the late fall and winter, heavy snowfalls bury natural sources of wild bird food. In addition, most of the lush berry and seed laden vegetation of spring and summer has withered and blown away, and most insect species are either dead or dormant.
Then, in the spring time, feeding provides the supplemental nourishment birds need to recover from migration. Additionally, summertime feeding helps reduce the stress of nesting at a time when natural seed supplies are at their lowest. | | In the Summer
Remember to clean your nectar feeder frequently! Sugar solutions can quickly ferment in the hot sun. Clean your feeder thoroughly with a 
bottle brush before refilling. It would be best to clean your nectar feeder at least once a week, and more often in hot weather. If wild birds are creating a mess of shells and seeds under your feeder, consider adding a seed tray to catch all the debris. It eliminates waste and adds extra space for birds to land and eat. Clean your wild bird feeders approximately every two weeks.
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