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New York bird feeder dates

The whole New York 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 mid-october (long island: late october).

Orioles

Feeders up from April 20 until late september.

Suet

Suet season from September 15 upstate until late may.

Feeders out by

April 10

Take down after

mid-October (Long Island: late October)

Feeders out by

April 20

Take down after

late September

Start suet by

September 15 upstate, October 1 downstate

Stop raw suet after

late May — Adirondack and Catskill yards follow bear rules from April

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