☀️ Wichita's Natural Summer Transitions

As summer unfolds in Wichita, expect delightful transformations in your backyard—from mornings to nights, and all through the season.

🎶 Morning and Nighttime Sounds
Early summer welcomes one of nature’s loudest concerts: the Dawn Chorus. Cardinals, orioles, and warblers sing their hearts out, filling the air. But by late summer, with nesting winding down, song gently fades.

When dusk settles, catch the magical glow of lightning bugs dancing in your yard. Listen, too, for the rising hum of increasing mosquitoes and squeaky young raccoons, both hallmarks of a lively midsummer evening.

💧 Water & Wildlife Shifts
Water bodies of water like ponds or lakes in Wichita can take on a green tint as the season progresses, due to algae and duckweed growth. Bird baths are highly sought after but can tend to get dirty quicker than normal. Regular cleaning keeps them fresh and inviting for wildlife. Our team is happy to help with tips and supplies!

Early summer sees busy nest-building and chick-rearing. As fledglings arrive, they'll frequently visit your feeders, often begging their parents for an easy snack, especially hummingbirds, whose youngster arrivals explain an uptick in feeder activity.

🪶 Feathered Fashion Changes
By mid-season, many birds begin molting. They shed their vivid breeding plumage for a fresher, more durable summer coat. Expect a temporarily scruffy look, but don’t worry, it’s perfectly natural.

🔍 Keep Your Season on Track
Now is prime time to:

Stock up on seed blends, suet, mealworms, and Bark Butter®, which support growing youngsters through the hot and hungry mid-summer months.

Clean feeders and water dishes every few days to prevent algae build-up and disease. This is especially important during summer's heat.

Plant native species (like coneflowers, bee balm, and cardinal flower) to attract pollinators and provide nests and cover for birds.

📍 Local Expertise & Products
At Wild Birds Unlimited of Wichita, we offer summer-ready essentials tailored to our local environment:

EcoTough® feeders to withstand the Kansas heat

Advanced Pole System® setups for safe, versatile feed and water stations

Bird baths and water wigglers provide cooling spots and attract more birds to your backyard

Mealworms and suet-minis perfect for adult birds feeding hungry fledglings

🌼 Embrace the Season with Us
Summer in Wichita is an ever-changing display. From feathery fashion shows and bug-light performances to baby birds learning to eat themselves. Visit our store for expert tips, premium products, and friendly advice to make the most of this vibrant season in your backyard.

🛒 Get Started Today
Explore our locally curated summer bird-feeding gear, online or in-store, and let WBU Wichita help you celebrate every moment of this beautiful season.