I had a woodpecker on my suet feeder the first day I put it up, but it may take a few days, they can't really smell it so they need to come to the tree you have it in and find it.
Insects and their larvae, suet and seeds at feeders, some berries.
The woodpecker does not eat fish. Acording to their adaptations, they don't.
Putting sunflower seeds and peanuts should help attract them. They enjoy these seeds. They also like suet cakes, which can be put in suet feeders. These birds nest in cavities so they need either a birdhouse or place to make cavities in trees or telephone poles. They will use old woodpecker holes to. If you have all the necessary things to attract them you just need to wait until one finds your feeder or makes a nest on your property.
Hang suet cakes in locations in the yard. The birds will go for that instead. But, they are doing you a favor by eating insects on your trees.
Suet that I put out for the birds! First, the suet was taken out of the feeder--when I tied it shut, I found it on the ground empty--then, the whole feeder disappeared... This morning I actually SAW the culprit in the tree at the feeder (which I'd left empty) It ran off as soon as I came out of my door--now I want to leave out food specifically for it so that the woodpeckers that frequent the feeder will stil have food!
The hairy and its smaller identical cousin the downy, are birds that have adapted to life in mixed hardwood and evergreen forests. Often comes to bird feeders, where they are fond of suet and sunflower seeds.
They can but it isnt a major part of their diet so attracting them with it is unlikly. You'll be better off with suet (lard, peanut butter, mealworms, and some soften raisins works best) on a platform feeder.
To feed a bluetit, provide a mix of seeds such as sunflower hearts, peanuts, and suet pellets in a suitable feeder. Place the feeder in a sheltered area, ideally near trees or shrubs, to offer the birds protection and a natural environment. Ensure that fresh water is available nearby, and regularly clean the feeder to prevent disease. You can also attract bluetits by planting native shrubs that produce berries.
In Chicago, a bird feeder can attract a variety of species, including house sparrows, American goldfinches, black-capped chickadees, and northern cardinals. Additionally, you might see woodpeckers, such as downy and hairy woodpeckers, along with blue jays and finches during migration seasons. The type of seed you use can influence which birds are drawn to your feeder, with sunflower seeds and suet being particularly popular.
which country does suet come from
Making a simple bird feeder is a fun way to attract birds to your back yard. An easy method is to gather pine cones and spread them with peanut butter and suet. Roll the pine cones into bird seed and tie them on to a tree using a piece of string or yarn.
Yes, raccoons will eat suet.