Offer foods that match a bird's natural diet for each season – seeds in winter, mealworms in spring, fruits in autumn.
To be safe, skip whole peanuts during spring to prevent baby birds from potential choking hazards.
Feed raw suet only in freezing temperatures to avoid coating birds' feathers, which can cause harm.
Preserve seed heads in autumn to supply natural and nutritious food sources for local birds.
Don't put away feeders during winter; birds like woodpeckers and finches rely on them in the cold.
Maintain a regular feeding schedule in winter to avoid causing birds to waste energy searching for food.
Always use fresh seeds and nuts; old bird food can become toxic and harm the birds.
Place feeders in shaded areas during summer to keep food from going rancid and encourage bird visits.
Keep feeders at least 15 feet away from birdhouses to ensure nesting birds have the privacy they need.
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