Fall Migration - Birds on the Move & How to Support Them
October is a peak migration month as many birds head south for the winter, while others settle in for the colder months ahead.
10/1/20251 min read


Birds You Might See in October
Look for Northern Cardinals, Tufted Titmice, White-breasted Nuthatches, and Mourning Doves sticking around, while Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Brown-headed Cowbirds prepare to leave.
How to Help Birds in October
Leave feeders stocked – Migrating birds need extra fuel.
Offer high-energy foods – Sunflower seeds, suet, and peanuts are ideal.
Provide shelter – Roosting boxes and dense shrubs help birds stay warm at night.
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