Bring Out Your Bird Feeders to Welcome New Hampshire’s Snow Birds!

As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, it’s time to roll out the bird feeders and enjoy some of the best winter birdwatching New Hampshire has to offer! Starting in November, you'll start to see a delightful array of feathered friends visiting your feeders, especially “snow birds” like dark-eyed juncos, American tree sparrows, and evening grosbeaks.

Why Now?

Once winter sets in, natural food sources for birds can become scarce. By setting up feeders in early November, you're helping birds stock up on essential nutrients as they prepare for winter's challenges. Plus, it’s an opportunity for you to enjoy the lively activity and beauty of winter birds right in your own backyard!

What to Offer

To attract a range of species, try filling your feeders with black oil sunflower seeds, suet cakes, and Nyjer seeds. These are packed with energy, giving birds the fuel they need to stay warm and active. You can also scatter cracked corn or millet for ground feeders like juncos, who are fond of foraging around for seeds.

Birds to Watch For

Dark-eyed Juncos 

These small, slate-gray birds are known for their sweet chirps and signature white belly.

American Tree Sparrows

With their rusty caps and cheerful chirping, tree sparrows add a splash of color and sound to your yard.

Evening Grosbeaks

These striking yellow and black birds are harder to spot, but they’ll be drawn to sunflower seeds if they’re around!

Northern Cardinals

Known for their brilliant red feathers and striking crests, cardinals bring vibrant color to snowy landscapes and love sunflower seeds.

Blue Jays

These intelligent, blue-feathered birds are famous for their lively personalities and are partial to peanuts, acorns, and suet.

Of course, you will see all the regulars in the area also. The Chickadees, Finches, Mourning Doves, Nuthatches and woodpeckers will visit your feeder all season long.

So as November begins, set up your feeders and enjoy the company of these hardy winter birds. It’s a wonderful way to stay connected with nature all winter long, right here in beautiful New Hampshire!

Appleknockers has a variety of seeds, suets and feeders to help attract these beautiful birds to your yard. Birdwatching is a wonderful and relaxing hobby, especially during the long winter months.