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December is the start of bird feeding season
BIRD FEEDERS, WHETHER a traditional seed dispenser or a suet feeder like this one serving a red-bellied woodpecker in Weybridge, offer an easy and safe way to interact with wildlife. Installing them after Dec. 1 limits the potential to attract bears, keeping you and the birds safe.
Photo by Susan Humphrey
December 11, 2025
Winter bird feeding is a great way to observe and learn about our year-round bird residents such as black capped chickadees, nuthatches and blue jays.
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