#suet cake

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April 2022: The Rain Returned

It rained on our walk: 

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Wednesday Birds, Thursday Rain

The rain didn’t stop this squirrel from digging up a snack it had buried in our yard: 

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Tennessee State Bird

Northern Mockingbird: 

I can’t believe how cooperative he was: 

This is why I keep suet cake out all year: 

He’s staked out our yard as part of his territory and has been singing his ass off trying to get himself a lady: 

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Enjoy, little ones. It’s cold out there.

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May 2022: It’s A Trap!

The assault on our suet cake cage continues: 

I had set out our small live trap & it was flipped on its side this morning:  

I set it back up & sprinkled diatomaceous earth around it. Hopefully, the culprit will leave behind tracks on its next visit & I can figure out what we’re dealing with: 

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Suet Cake: It’s not just for woodpeckers

Some folks might already be aware of this but suet cake, although marketed mainly for attracting woodpeckers, is enjoyed by a number of birds. Here in the Mid-South of the United States, I have seen nuthatch, northern mockingbirds, american robins, house sparrows, carolina wrens, blue jays, warblers, kinglets and, yes, woodpeckers enjoying our suet cake. Basically, most insect-loving bird species will feed on suet cake. Also, most insect-loving species that we have encountered also like berries. That’s why we gave up on growing blackberries for our own consumption. So if you are looking to attract more than just seed-eating birds to your feeding stations, add one or more suet cakes:  

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These crafty patrons got a chance to make Birdseed Suet Cakes at Makerspace DIY! Great job everyone!Check out our events page on Facebook or our monthly calendar at MyPlymouthLibrary.org for a list of more DIY events!