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Suet for Birds: What It Is, When to Start, Which Feeder

Nearly half of Cornell's 98 common feeder birds take suet, and three will use nothing but a cage. What it is, when to start, and which feeder to hang.

Hilly Shore Labs7 min·September 4, 2026

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How to Attract Woodpeckers to Your Yard

Woodpeckers are easier to bring in than you'd think. The short version: put up suet, add a few peanuts, and leave a dead branch standing if you safely can.

Hilly Shore Labs4 min·July 24, 2026