I like to hunt early am in the fall and after noons in the winter, but I dont think there is realy a "best time" to hunt birds. I would have to say the best time to go is when you can get away, simple hay. I hunt am in the fall just because I like to get up early and get out and still have some time left inthe day to do other things.

In winter (cold/snow) the birds can take alittle while to get out of the trees.