At certain times of the year, especially in late summer and early fall, you will notice that your bird feeder isn't as popular as it once was. When there is an abundance of weed seeds and berries, they do not need to come to your feeder. It may also be the wrong time of day. After watching their feeders all day, some people will swear no birds visit. However, some birds will only come to feeders at daybreak, yet others, like cardinals, feed at dusk.
Birds routinely change their feeding behavior.
Temperature, weather, time of year, and time of day all influence feeding habits. In mild weather, when wild food is plentiful, birds will use your feeder less. When they are under more pressure to find food, such as in inclement weather, they will regularly visit your feeder. Your neighbor's feeders may also be attracting a larger audience . They may have a more appealing seed selection or a better water supply than you.