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New Mexico bird feeder dates

The whole New Mexico 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 March 15 until early november — southern valleys can leave one feeder up for winter anna's.

Orioles

Feeders up from March 25 until early october.

Suet

Suet season from October 1 until mid-april in the valleys.

Feeders out by

March 15

Take down after

early November — southern valleys can leave one feeder up for winter Anna's

Feeders out by

March 25

Take down after

early October

Start suet by

October 1

Stop raw suet after

mid-April in the valleys; mountain feeders run to June with bear caution from spring

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