The spring bird feeding season is in full swing; with the greatest number and varieties of birds present in backyards and at feeders and birdbaths.
Look for signs of spring as American goldfinches show first yellow in winter plumages.

Take note of the weather.  As storms approach, birds feed more heavily in anticipation of severe storms.

Be sure to keep bird baths filled with water for birds to drink. 

Put up a bird house for birds to roost in during severe weather.

Keep feeders filled and feed suet to maintain birds' high energy.

Common Western PA Birds:

Name                                     Feeder                                                    Food         

Mourning Dove                       Seed Mix, Hulled Sunflower                  Tabletop Tray

Dark-eyed Junco                    Seed Mix, Hulled Sunflower                  Ground, Tabletop Tray

Blue Jay                                Black Oil, Hulled Sunflower, Nuts         Tabletop Tray

Downy Woodpecker                 Suet, Hulled Sunflower                         Tree Trunk

White-breasted Nuthatch         Sunflower, Suet                                   Tabletop Tray, Tree Trunk

Northern Cardinal                    Black Oil Sunflower, Safflower             Tabletop Tray

Black-capped Chickadee          Sunflower, Niger, Safflower, Suet       Tabletop Tray, Tree Hanging

American Goldfinch                 Hulled Sunflower, Niger                        Tree Hanging

House Finch                          Hulled Sunflower, Safflower, Niger        Tree Hanging

Tufted Titmouse                     Black Oil Sunflower                               Tabletop Tray, Tree Hanging