Watch our video above and dive deeper into why summer feeding in Wichita brings spectacular rewards!

1. Enjoy New Summer Visitors
In Wichita, summer feeders attract species you won't see in winter. While year-round residents like titmice and house finches are always around, summertime brings migratory highlights unique to Wichita’s Central Flyway location.

Here's who you’ll only see during the warm months:

Gray Catbird – A stealthy summer visitor with a cat-like mew, drawn to your berry-bearing shrubs and feeders.

Yellow-headed Blackbird – Bold black-and-yellow males may drop by if you’re near wetter habitats or open-area feeders.
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Bobolink – These charismatic grassland birds, with bubbly, champagne-like songs, may skirt into town when prairie habitat nearby is available. On rare occasion they'll visit feeders especially during migration times.

Common Nighthawk – Not your typical feeder visitor, but they swoop over at dusk to snatch insects—listen for their “peent” calls. If you're very lucky you may see them swing by for a visit at the birds bath.

White-winged Dove – Slowly spreading north, these doves sometimes grace our feeders in summer with their gentle coo.

2. Summer Plumage Lights Up Your Yard
Breeding plumage in summer is a Perth theater, and Wichita’s summer feeders put it center stage. You’ll see radiant goldfinches at EcoClean Finch Feeders, dazzling male orioles, vibrant woodpeckers, and rare painted bunting flashes. Each visit a colorful reminder that summer is bird-watching prime-time.

3. Support Nesting Birds and Their Chicks
In early summer, Eastern Bluebirds, Carolina Wrens, and Northern Cardinals are nesting right here in our backyards. Adult birds bring fledglings to feeders regularly, especially at essential feeders like suet and mealworm stations. Watching a parent feed its nestling or a juvenile hover at a hummingbird feeder is truly heartwarming.

4. Hummingbirds & Nectar-Loving Birds Arrive
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds usually arrive by mid-April and stick around through summer, occasionally joined by rare locals like Allen’s Hummingbird. Keep your nectar feeders clean and fresh to attract and support these high-energy nectar enthusiasts. Our Medium-High Perch shows off these jewels when they return.

5. They’re Still Feeding All Summer Long
Contrary to old myths, summer sees more feeder visits than winter. Birds need extra protein, fat, and calcium during nesting and molting seasons. Blends like our Nesting SuperBlend® and Seed Cylinders are designed for this, offering balanced nutrition for chicks and molting adults.

 

📍 Visit WBU, Wichita for Summer Essentials

Stop by Wild Birds Unlimited of Wichita to:

• View our summer-ready feeders and seed blends
• Learn about local bird species and seasonal behaviors
• Get expert tips on setup, placement, and care

Let’s keep our Wichita backyards vibrant and thriving this summer—your feathered friends will thank you!