What birds are attracted by suet?
Many birds enjoy suet. Some birds are attracted more by specific flavors. Woodpeckers, grosbeaks, nuthatch and chickadees will be the most frequent visitors to the suet feeders. Sparrows, titmouse and house finches will also frequent suet stations. Why do birds eat suet? Suet is one of the top three foods to feed wild birds. Birds have high metabolic rates. It is not unusual for birds to consume 1/4 to 1/3 their body weight worth of food a day! Offering suet, mixed with the highest quality grains, nuts, fruits, and flavored pellets provides a high caloric energy source. Suet is one of the first foods birds will offer their young. When do birds eat? Birds seek out food most actively first thing in the morning and again just before nightfall. This gives them the energy burst they need to make it through spring nesting, breeding and chilly winter nights. The wide variety and product quality make Suet an extremely desirable food source for our many feathered friends in all seasons. How do
