Fall offers lots of fantastic bird-watching opportunities. Leaves begin to drop, making it easier to see treetop visitors, and it’s finally cool enough to set out a favorite treat: suet for birds. A ...

Like Jack Sprat's wife, birds love fat. And a ready supply of fat can be very useful to them, especially in winter, when simply staying alive can prove difficult. This was brought home to me in ...

Dozens of birds love suet, especially woodpeckers. But backyard bird hosts face a confusing array of packaged suet combos. How to choose? In short, it's not by price. True suet is the fat that ...

Create these DIY bird feeders using a few ingredients and a dish you might already have in your kitchen; they're so pretty, you'll want to give them as gifts.

Many people hang suet balls in the winter to support local birds, unaware that they can pose a danger to animals. Photo: Getty Images When it gets cold outside, many nature lovers turn to suet balls ...