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Iowa bird feeder dates

The whole Iowa 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 April 10 until late october.

Orioles

Feeders up from April 15 until late september.

Suet

Suet season from October 1 until late may.

Feeders out by

April 10

Take down after

late October

Feeders out by

April 15

Take down after

late September

Start suet by

October 1

Stop raw suet after

late May

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