Reference Guide

Seasonal Checklist

A practical reference for every season — what to feed, when to clean, and how to keep water available. Open a season's checklist to track your maintenance tasks and never miss a critical step.

Spring

March – May

Summer

June – August

Fall

September – November

Winter

December – February

Year-Round Food Reference

Quick lookup for any month — what to put out and the most important task right now.

Month	Best Food	Key Task
January	Sunflower, Suet, Peanuts	Check water heater daily
February	Sunflower, Suet, Safflower	Start planning the spring feeder refresh
March	Sunflower, Suet, Nyjer	Deep-clean all feeders after winter
April	Sunflower, Nyjer, Nectar	Hang hummingbird feeder (East)
May	Nectar, Fruit, Sunflower	Put out halved oranges for orioles
June	Sunflower, Mealworms, Nectar	Clean nectar feeder every 2–3 days
July	Sunflower, Mealworms, Nectar	Watch for fledgling families at feeders
August	Sunflower, Suet, Peanuts	Begin restocking for fall migration
September	Sunflower, Peanuts, Suet	Double seed supply for fall migrants
October	Sunflower, Safflower, Millet	Deep-clean all feeders before winter
November	Sunflower, Suet, Millet	Move feeders close to cover
December	Sunflower, Suet, Millet	Stock up before snowstorms