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Feeding the Birds
17 Nov 2019

Feeding the Birds

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Birds, Lens Friends | 10

It is that time of year to think about putting out some tasty treats for the birds. One of the most popular posts I have is for all season suet. Through trial and error I have found the birds prefer … Continued

bird cakes, coconut feeder, pinecones, suet
All Season Suet
20 Dec 2016

All Season Suet

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Birds, Recipes | 6

While visiting one of our favourite birding stores to purchase a new bird feeder I got a recipe for a no melt, all season suet which I decided to try out.Even though the recipe is called all season suet it … Continued

bird cakes, bird food, chickadees, suet
Food For the Birds
16 Nov 2013

Food For the Birds

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Birds | 0

Bird watching is a wonderful past time … especially in the winter months. Once the large flocks of starlings and blackbirds have left the area I start making some of the all season suet.  The smaller birds like the chickadees, … Continued

bird cakes, bird food
Muffins for the Birds
3 Feb 2013

Muffins for the Birds

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Birds, Recipes | 0

There has been lots of activity at the suet feeder lately.  The last time I made the all season suet I used my muffin tins to form the shapes instead of rolling it around in my hands to make small … Continued

bird cakes, bird food
Bird Cake
12 Oct 2012

Bird Cake

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Birds, Recipes | 0

Many varieties of birds are returning to the garden for the winter. We feed the birds all year round but add some extra feeders in the winter.One of the feeders has bird cake in it.  You can buy suet block … Continued

bird cakes, bird food

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