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What Birds Does Suet Attract?

Posted by Melissa Mayntz

Though there are many birds that eat suet, these can be shy species and can be a challenge to attract to the suet feeders. By first positioning suet feeders correctly within easy reach of a safe retreat for nervous birds, and away from the noisiest parts of the yard birds are more likely to feel comfortable at suet feeders.

The Best Place to Hang a Suet Feeder

Posted by Melissa Mayntz

Don’t hang a feeder too close to windows, however, or birds may collide dangerously with the glass. Instead, hang the feeder out in the yard where it is easily seen.

How to Attract Goldfinches

Posted by Melissa Mayntz

It can take time to attract goldfinches, and it is important to be patient and give these colorful birds the opportunity to notice just how goldfinch-friendly a yard can be. It is easier to entice them in winter when natural food sources may be scarce, but their plumage is not so bright at that time of year and it can be easy to miss their quick visits.

The Benefits of Feeding Suet to Birds

Posted by Melissa Mayntz

Suet offers many benefits to wild birds, and it is an ideal food for many backyard feeding stations.

Mason Bee Beginners Guide

Posted by CrownBees.com

Mason bees are cavity-nesting solitary bees, meaning they build their nests inside pre-made nesting cavities. They spend most of their lifetime inside these cavities and emerge from their cocoons as fully mature bees. You can help keep solitary bee populations healthy by providing adequate pollen and nectar sources and using nesting materials that are easy to open and clean, like wood trays or natural reeds.

How to Care for Mason bees

Posted by Aimee de la Fuente

A mason bee is a type of solitary bee – the kind that doesn’t swarm, sting, or set up a massive hive. Solitary bees don’t produce honey, either, which means they aren’t in a fuss over defending their turf. This is great news for people allergic to or afraid of beestings. Because mason bees aren’t prone to sting, they’re a great little bee species for raising in the backyard.

What are Solitary Cavity-Nesting Bees

Posted by CrownBees.com

Cavity-nesting bees build their nests inside tunnels left behind by insects, in the hollow stems of certain plants, and artificial bee houses and hotels. Most cavity-nesting bee species don't cause damage to your deck or home because they nest in pre-made holes instead of boring into wood.

Seed or Suet: Which Is Best?

Posted by Melissa Mayntz

Seed and suet are both fine choices to feed birds, but which truly is the better option at your bird feeders? The answer depends on many factors and can change throughout the year.

5 Benefits of Raising Solitary Bees

Posted by Aimee de la Fuente

As their name suggests, solitary bees are solo creatures – which means they aren’t submitted to the same pressure of protecting a communal hive as seen with honeybees or wasps. In fact, solitary bees are extremely uninterested in attacking intruders or defending their turf.

Gift Ideas for Bird Lovers

Posted by MoreBirds.com

Gift shopping is tough. Luckily, there are plenty of great things you can get for a bird lover, from binoculars to bird feeders.

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