Feeding Wild Birds in the winter require a different approach than warm weather feeding.   Birds are warm blooded animals, which means they need to  maintain their body temperature within a specific range even when  the temperature around them changes. The maintenance of body temperature is dependent on the amount of heat the bird produces.  Birds require a high metabolic rate is keep themselves warm.

To keep up their high metabolic rate, most backyard birds require  rich energy foods such as seeds and insects. In the winter insects are hard to find and during snowfall both  berries and insects are hard to find.   During winter, it is especially helpful to have feeders full of suet. Suet is a high energy formulation of animal fat and other ingredients to attract insect eating birds. Suet will provide a quick source of heat and energy for birds, who’s metabolisms are high in the winter. 

There are many types of suet available, the most convenient being suet cakes that fit easily into a suet birdfeeder, like the EZ Fill Bottom Suet Bird Feeder shown on the right. This attractive metal feeder  holds up to three standard suet cakes keeping them protected with the solid metal sides. It has a rod indicator on the roof that lets you know the suet level inside the feeder. Each side hasa bird in flight silhouette.  A chain is included for easy hanging. The bottom has a 0.5 inch square mesh where the birds can dine in ease.  Of course, as the name implies the  EZ Fill Bottom Suet Feeder is easy to fill by simply lifting the roof.

Birds that eat suet:
 -chickadees
- nuthatches
- woodpeckers

Can also attract:
-wrens
-blue jays
-thrushes

 A few suet feeders will bring birds to your yard all winter.  Remember to have fresh water available, too.