Springfield, Missouri

Summertime is a Great Time to Feed the Birds

Summer is the most heavily bird-populated season in most of North America. Access to bird feeders allows nesting females to spend less time foraging, which can lead to better protection of eggs from predators, earlier fledging of the nestlings and higher survival rates of the broods.

Once fledglings leave the nest, watch as their parents teach them to eat from your feeders. It's a fascinating interaction!