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 ...

Seeds aren't always enough to draw birds once temperatures drop. A high-energy alternative can transform a silent winter yard ...

Suet is a high-fat, high-energy supplement relished by birds looking for scarce food sources in winter. It is readily available pre-made at commercial outlets, but you can easily make your own ...

A muffin tin forms the shape for an easy DIY bird treat. This bird treat is ideal in the winter and fits perfectly into your ...

The cold and frost came upon us hard and fast this year. After the relentless rains we had all summer, I felt lucky that the clouds lifted for long enough to get the fall yard chores wrapped up before ...

Cakes of suet in a suet bird feeder will help sustain your avian friends through the winter. My mother gave me this recipe for making cakes for a suet bird feeder. Save the fat trimmings from beef, ...

While our wild bird neighbors aren’t exactly livestock, they bring such joy and entertainment to our family as they visit our yard and provide valuable pest control for our gardens and orchard that we ...

Less food is available for birds in the colder and darker days of the year, so people are encouraged to provide supplemental food for birds in the winter months. Setting out bird feeders 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 ...

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 ...