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Friday, January 22, 2010

Suet and Beyond; Stokes Feeder Friday


Suet is the winter manna that can fuel a bird's furnace needs in the coldest weather. That's because suet consists mainly of beef fat and fat has more calories per weight than carbohydrates or protein. Don't we all know that, because of the foods on the no-no list if you are on a diet, such as butter and cream.

So part of our winter bird-feeding menu is suet. On the above photo we have a Downy Woodpecker on our Stokes Select Deluxe Suet Buffet, which holds 4 suet cakes. We like it because you can offer more suet, with less trips to fill the feeder. Plus, even larger woodpeckers can use this. Yes, this is promotion but we use our own products and people often ask what products and food we use. Our Stokes Select line of bird feeding products give back to the birds by donating a portion of proceeds to bird conservation and habitat. No matter what kind of feeders you use, offer suet in cold weather to keep your feeder birds happy.

This morning we took a walk with the Corgis into this beautiful winter scene on our property. We listened to the singing of 2 male Chickadees, we now think are staking out a territorial boundary for spring breeding. We listened to the "Wer-wer-wer-wer" singing of a male White-breasted Nuthatch, already warming up, his hormones triggered by increasing day length. It made me realize how important and rewarding it is to go beyond the bird feeder and get involved with the lives and behavior of the birds you see. It certainly enriches our lives and we look forward to it each day.

3 comments:

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

I love the snow picture.Sounds like spring is somewhere around the corner.It may be a long corner for some of us.:)
Blessings,Ruth

Anonymous said...

That is the most beautiful winter scene. Love the softness of colors and the quiet calm it portrays...

CAA FL.

Anonymous said...

I have 2 of the deluxe suet feeders, they are great! I get a lot of downy and hairy woodpeckers, and they have an easy time with the feeder because they can easily cling to any part of it - unlike the "recycled" milk carton feeders that I don't bother with anymore because the woodpecker's were struggling to cling to them - too slippery. I have had some pileated woodpeckers eyeing the deluxe suet feeder, wondering if anyone has had a pileated on theirs? Maybe a 6 cake deluxe version will be introduced for the pileateds?