As farming changed to a more monoculture approach -- extensive fields of corn and soybeans -- away from pastures and orchards, bluebird habitat declined in Ohio. When birds migrate, where do they go, what do they do, and how do they decide when it’s time to come back? Hang a bird feeder filled with seeds and suet blocks in the fall for migratory birds to enjoy, then watch as winter sets in and resident birds stake out this critical food source. For decades the ruby-throated hummingbird was considered the most common hummingbird in all of North America, including Ohio. So if you choose to bring the feeders in for the winter, you should put them back out in early March as this is when the majority will start arriving in the state. Roosting boxes or natural plant covers can also aid birds seeking protection from cold weather. Winter migration and the backyard birds that stay behind can raise many questions about how a bird survives such journeys and temperatures. And with fewer food sources available, birds will flock to reliable feeders. Check out our picks for 10 great birds you’ll only find in winter, and share your favorite winter birds in the comments below. Check with your Wild Birds Unlimited sales associate or the manufacturer about the best kind of heaters to use in bird baths and ponds. Some do some don't.....We have Northern Yellow Finches that stay with us over the Winter, and we have Finches that stay with us in Summer only then go South. If you have ever been to New York City you’re well aware that pigeons do not leave during the winter. Just remember that if you feed pigeons — or any bird — you should feed them bird food, not human food. Do robin birds stay in Ohio during winter? Search the catalog. But hummingbird banders and researchers with the Ohio-based Hummer/Bird Banding Collaborative started to rethink the question when Ohioans sighted hummingbirds during the winter months, after the ruby-throated hummingbirds had migrated south. They seem to overlap this time of year. In Northeast Ohio it's possible to spot roughly 350 species of birds out of more than 700 species in North America. Winter Birds of Ohio (December, January, February) While this season is not the most popular among many outdoor enthusiasts because of the snow, cold temperatures, and short days, winter bird watching in Ohio can be fantastic, and like every season, it offers birding that can’t be had at any other season. Anna’s hummingbirds reside in the state year round although they tend to stay to the western part of the state during the winter. Since water in the form of ice is inaccessible for them, a heated bird bath will attract just as many birds as a birdfeeder during inclement weather.