Suet makes a great diet supplement for insect-eating birds during the winter when insects are harder to find. Bird-feeding supply stores sell a wide range of suet cakes, some plain, some mixed with ...

Dozens of birds love suet, especially woodpeckers. But backyard bird hosts face a confusing array of packaged suet combos. How to choose? In short, it's not by price. True suet is the fat that ...

You can enjoy the sights and sounds of birds all year round, although certain times of the year—particularly spring and fall—are considered the best times to view them. Stocking your backyard bird ...

Short days and chilly temperatures make this an ideal time to put up a bird feeder. Here's a four-star eatery with a menu that's sure to capture rave reviews from the feathered set. Although the ...

Often thought of as a wintertime bird food, suet can also be fed with surprising results even in warm months. Use suet to attract Western tanagers, grosbeaks, woodpeckers (and their babies), bushtits ...

Locate your feeders in a spot that's shielded from strong winds. Downwind of tall evergreen trees or in the shelter of a porch is often ideal. It's best to have some open space around feeders so birds ...

We’re “Seasonally Savvy,” and that means giving our birds the nutrition they require at various times of the year. With nights becoming longer and temperatures becoming colder, a diet high in fat is ...

Dozens of birds love suet, woodpeckers tops among them. But given packaged suet combos galore, how does a responsible backyard bird host choose? True suet is a specific kind of fat, that surrounding ...