Spring Migration 2025 is underway! Welcome hungry, travel-weary birds with your backyard AirBnB.
Spring Migration 2025 is underway with millions and millions of birds on the wing already, as millions more begin their journeys daily. Without question, this is the best time of the year for birders.
Their journeys cover thousands of miles, through all kinds of conditions. It’s mind-boggling to think about what it takes for a bird to do this every year. As they pass through on their way north, they will welcome a safe place to rest and refuel.
This gives us an unparalleled special opportunity to see birds we normally wouldn’t see . We can attract and support these amazing travelers by setting up backyard “AirBnBs”. Convenient high-calorie food and fresh water, no matter how humbly they are delivered, will become very welcome rest stops. These amenities in your backyard AirBnB could attract some very special guests! It’s so easy! Two simple items to start:
Our Best Tip for Attracting and Supporting Wild Birds During Spring Migration 2025
Key Hint: Not all migrants are tempted by your feeders, but ALL migrants are looking for water.
It’s all about water. Why water? Insect and fruit eaters won’t be tempted to visit your seed feeder, but it’s a different story with your bird bath. All wild birds need water daily for drinking and bathing. You never know who will stop in for a bath!
How many will birds will stop by our house during Spring Migration 2025?
BirdCast gives us more hope than ever that we’ll see some special tourists stopping by our backyard AirBnB this year. If you’d like to increase your chances of sighting them, see our page “Spring Migration to the Max” for our best tips. It’s completely devoted to helping you make the most out of Spring Migration 2025.
When will birds begin to arrive here? We’re tracking their progress in real time and you can, too.
While we’re eagerly awaiting some of our favorite birds to return, we’re keeping an eye on Spring Migration Maps via Cornell Lab’s BirdCast. If you’ve ever wondered how many birds are in the air and on the move at any given moment during Spring Migration, BirdCast has some answers for you! They’re on their way! Check it out!
Track Spring Migration 2025 in Real Time
Track Spring Migration in real time and also see BirdCast’s forecasts, like this one: Tonight, at three hours past sunset, there may be 45 MILLION migrating birds on the wing! Wow!
Don’t miss out on any of the fun!
A bird bath is a great way to start your backyard Bird AirBnB. If you don’t have one, come see us for advice. We have a wide selection of bird baths with plenty of options to suit your style and budget. And we mean, options for every budget.
No matter the scale or how humble the offering, even the smallest effort can help make a difference for generations of wild birds. Your backyard birds will reward you with their glorious presence.
Having your AirBnB open and ready now may also attract prospective bird parents looking for nesting sites…It won’t be long before nesting season is in full swing!
Happy Spring Birding!
