Wild bird fall migratory activity begins as early as mid-August.
As birds get ready to fill the airways, backyards come alive.
Flocks form. Birds leave. Others pass through. By early
September, over-wintering birds are scouting areas for now
ripening natural foods, and for backyard feeders they can rely
on through the fall and winter months. Keeping feeders filled in
early fall, though birds may not eat much at this time, is key
to attracting them as the weather cools. If you live in an area
where winter snows can suddenly cover natural food sources, your
backyard feeders can become an overnight sensation. The diet of
wild birds varies widely by species. They may eat any
combination of insects, worms, seeds, fruits, or vegetables.
Though seed is seldom the sole item in any bird's diet, it is by
far the easiest to handle and most cost-effective form of
nutrition you can supply. We recommend you offer high-quality
seed regularly, especially throughout the winter months, and
then supplement with fresh fruits, wh