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Alabama bird feeder dates

The whole Alabama feeder calendar in one place — when each season starts, when it ends, and where to dig into the details. Updated for 2026.

The year at a glance

Hummingbirds

Feeders up from February 15 until late november — or leave one feeder up along the gulf coast for wintering western hummingbirds.

Orioles

Feeders up from March 25 until mid-october — or keep a winter feeder going near the coast.

Suet

Suet season from November 1 until mid-march.

Feeders out by

February 15

Take down after

late November — or leave one feeder up along the Gulf Coast for wintering western hummingbirds

Feeders out by

March 25

Take down after

mid-October — or keep a winter feeder going near the coast

Start suet by

November 1

Stop raw suet after

mid-March — switch to no-melt dough or pause until fall

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