{"id":72698,"date":"2026-06-17T17:09:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T21:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allaboutbirds.org\/news\/?p=72698"},"modified":"2026-06-17T17:09:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T21:09:45","slug":"how-to-support-birds-all-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allaboutbirds.org\/news\/how-to-support-birds-all-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enjoy Birds All Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As crisp spring turns into warm summer, the birding energy dips a little. The new waves of arriving migrants dwindle, and the sheer exuberance of the dawn chorus subsides. Birds are pairing up, starting their nests, and spending less time singing. But don’t mistake this quieter period with a lack of options: you’ve got a whole summer of great birding ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five approaches to summer birding we really look forward to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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offer nutritious summer foods and cool bathing opportunities<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Summer gives you the opportunity to attract new birds to your yard or home. Try expanding feeder offerings beyond seed and suet to treats like oranges, nectar, mealworms, and more. Water is always a good way to attract birds, and a well-thought-out birdbath can make a big difference in bird activity at your yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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