06/05/2026
Each year, bird enthusiasts face the same dilemma ..
Should you stop feeding wild birds during the summer?
Conventional wisdom suggests that because natural food is abundant, feeders should be packed away to prevent the spread of disease.
However - scientific research reveals a much more nuance reality.
Summer isn't easy for birds. Adult's make hundreds of trips to feed chicks just as natural seeds run low. This ‘Hunger Gap’ can be tougher than winter, removing feeders risks
leaving birds without vital support.
Fledglings are especially vulnerable, needing
high protein for growth that natural insects don’t
always provide. Keeping feeders stocked offers
vital boost to their survival.
To best support them, keep bird feeders CLEAN
well stocked and spread out this will help birds
through one of their toughest periods.
