Today, I’m sharing birding tips on backyard birds that love cherries. I purchased several pints of second cherries from my local farm market. They weren’t that tasty, so I decided to give them to the birds rather than trash them. My backyard birds devoured the cherries each time that I set them out.
So, if you have room try planting cherry trees . If not, try buying seconds from your local farmer’s market. I’ve been setting cherries out for several weeks now. They’re gone within a hour. The Gray Catbirds, Robins and Cardinals devour cherries. However, I believe the Catbirds are eating the majority of them. They built a nest in my Dogwood Tree, and that’s where I place the cherries.
Here’s a list of backyard birds that love cherries:
Yellow-billed Cuckoo – I’ve never seen a Yellow-Billed Cuckoo in my backyard. However, I must get to work on attracting them.
Red-bellied Woodpecker – I see the Red-bellied Woodpecker often in the winter. They love suet, so I make sure there’s plenty.
Downy Woodpecker – Another visitor that I see often in the winter. They love peanut suet.
Blue Jay – My Blue Jays seemed be more interested in shelled peanuts rather than the cherries. I have 4 that visit regularly.
Tufted Titmouse – Next, my Tufted Titmouse prefer black-oil sunflower seeds. Maybe because there’s no cherries left.
Wood Thrush – I haven’t seen the Wood Thrush around much this summer. In the winter they are plentiful.
American Robin – Cherries are a favorite. They love blueberries and blackberries too. I was fortunate enough to watch a Robin’s nest this spring. They feed berries to their babies too.
Gray Catbird – The Gray Catbird has had the advantage of the cherries this year. The early bird gets the cherries.
Northern Mockingbird – I haven’t seen much of the Northern Mockingbird since the spring. I see them more often at the feeders in the winter.
European Starling – What don’t they eat? They will devour the feeders in no time. I don’t see much of them in warm weather. I change the food that is offered. Apparently, they don’t like what’s for dinner in my backyard.
Northern Cardinal – Next, my Cardinals prefer Safflower seeds more than anything. But, Cardinals will eat cherries. They are my state bird, and are plentiful year round. They are seen as visitors from heaven.
Red-winged Blackbird – This bird is stunning. I have seen a few in my backyard this summer; however, not at the feeders. But, they do come to the feeders in the winter.
Common Grackle– They’re in the same family of the Baltimore Oriole. Unfortunately, they invade my yard by the dozens. Thankfully, I haven’t seen much of them this summer.
Baltimore Oriole – Last, I have not been able to attract the Baltimore Oriole to my backyard. Not with grapes, cherries, oranges, jelly or anything else.
Finally, try leaving a few cherries in a dish if you don’t have cherry trees. You will have new backyard birds that love cherries in no time.
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