For many years Mass Audubon has recommended removing bird feeders at the end of February to avoid attracting bears to the food source as they come out of hibernation.
"In communities in central and western Massachusetts inhabited by black bears, we recommend that bird feeders and suet feeders should be removed from yards between March and November, the months when black bears are active. Some bears can remain active in winter if food is available, so if you see signs of bear activity you should remove your feeders." (From link below under Should I Stop Feeding Birds In The Summer) https://www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/birds/bird-feeding Liz Williamson, DVM Lincoln, MA
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