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South Dakota bird feeder dates

The whole South Dakota 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 20 until mid-october.

Orioles

Feeders up from April 25 until mid-september.

Suet

Suet season from September 15 until late may.

Feeders out by

April 20

Take down after

mid-October

Feeders out by

April 25

Take down after

mid-September

Start suet by

September 15

Stop raw suet after

late May — Black Hills yards should mind spring bears (and mountain lions keep the deer honest)

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