When choosing between the two most famous squirrel-proof feeders, you are really picking between two different maintenance chores. One relies on a battery that struggles in freezing winter temperatures, while the other uses a mechanical spring that requires regular teardowns and lubrication. From what I’ve seen, understanding what it actually takes to keep these running … Read more
Winter can be one of the easiest seasons to bring more feeder activity into your yard, but not because every natural food source disappears. If you want to know how to attract birds in winter, the useful shift is to recognize that the mix of birds changes by region as some summer visitors leave, resident … Read more
Suet is a high-energy animal-fat food that is especially useful for attracting woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees, jays, and several other feeder birds. It is most useful in cool weather because raw suet turns rancid quickly above freezing, while even rendered cakes can soften or spoil when conditions get hot. Northern Cardinals may sample suet, but they … Read more