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 ...

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 ...

Wow. I purchased my first batch of bird feeding essentials in mid-October, and save for only a few dark-eyed juncos and the ...

Feeding wild birds is a popular hobby globally, but it presents invisible disease risks to the very birds that we are feeding — but there are ways to safeguard their health. Adult male European ...

Dear Heloise: Reading the “Meatloaf Like Mama’s” letter really made me want to write you. To remind people of the letter, the reader has four boys/men, and she makes a great meatloaf. So, why didn’t ...

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 ...

Woodpecker hanging on suet bird feeder - Gregory Hazeltine /Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Feeding birds via a bird feeder or offering suet can welcome a flurry ...

It's peak feeding season. Birds can — and will — eat whatever they can get, so it's up to us to make sure we don't offer them anything that might harm them.

Some aspects of your Christmas Dinner can provide a wonderful energy boost for birds, while others are best avoided. For ...

Many people hang suet balls in the winter to support local birds, unaware that they can pose a danger to animals. Photo: Getty Images When it gets cold outside, many nature lovers turn to suet balls ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Do you find birds delightful? Love getting a close look at their ...