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 ...

We spoke to an ornithologist and a wildlife expert about what suet and suet cakes are, and why they are beneficial for birds in the winter. Suet, in simplest terms, is fat. "Suet is hard fat obtained ...

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 ...

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 ...

Birds are scavenging for food sources in the bleak month of February for the extra calories they need to stay warm. Furnishing fat-rich seed in bird feeders is an easy way to provide a source of ...

If you want to draw beautiful birds to your yard, providing a food source during the winter can help. Karen DeWitz, author of, "Look at That Bird!", shared how to make your own bird suet! For more ...

In the winter, when food from plants and insects is scarce, non-migratory birds are more reliant on bird feeders than in ...

Fall offers lots of fantastic bird-watching opportunities. Leaves begin to drop, making it easier to see treetop visitors, and it’s finally cool enough to set out a favorite treat: suet for birds. A ...

If you want to learn how to make bird suet, then you've come to the right place. With the help of an expert vet, we've created an easy recipe for you to follow at home. The best part? You'll only need ...

Q: Good or bad: I maintain a heated birdbath in winter, and have read that birds shouldn’t take baths in it on really cold days. My feeling is that birds have enough sense not to immerse themselves in ...