American Goldfinch at a nyjer (thistle) feeder © Anindya Sen

Take 5: Return of the Feeder Frenzy

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Ryan D.

We are so excited to finally be able to put bird feeders back out, now that the threat of the mysterious avian disease seems to have subsided. Thank you to everyone who heeded the call—taking down feeders was an important precaution during a time of uncertainty and we are grateful to everyone who played it safe with us.

To celebrate this happy news, here are five photos of birds enjoying various types of feeders from our annual Picture This: Your Great Outdoors photo contest. You can learn more about which birds prefer different kinds of food and feeders on our website, and learn some important steps that you can take to protect our beloved birds, like regular feeder cleaning and keeping your cats indoors.

Northern Cardinal at a seed feeder © Andrea Kremer
Northern Cardinal at a seed feeder © Andrea Kremer
American Goldfinch at a nyjer (thistle) feeder © Anindya Sen
American Goldfinch at a nyjer (thistle) feeder © Anindya Sen
Carolina Wren at a suet feeder © Elaine LaBelle
Carolina Wren at a suet feeder © Elaine LaBelle
Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a nectar feeder © Sue McEvoy
Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a nectar feeder © Sue McEvoy
Northern Cardinals at a platform feeder © Karen Owens-Linehan
Northern Cardinals at a platform feeder © Karen Owens-Linehan
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About Ryan D.

Where: Mass Audubon Headquarters, Lincoln | Who: A Vermont ex-pat, lifelong skier, musician, photographer, motorcycle enthusiast, budding native plant gardener, and pun master | Favorite part of the job: Working with wonderful colleagues to make nature accessible to everyone

2 thoughts on “Take 5: Return of the Feeder Frenzy”

  1. Lynn Carol Wrzosek

    Thanks for the information about the birdfeeders! Our Birdie population at our house will be very happy!!

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