On frigid days, birds' down become heat traps, locking in warm air and keeping birds toasty. In summer, feathers provide ...

Leaving out suet for birds helps woodpeckers, chickadees, and other insect-eating birds power through cold weather.

You can use suet instead of lard, if you prefer ... The RSPB website has more advice on what foods are safe for birds. Fat balls will be particularly appreciated by garden birds in winter, when they ...

In winter, small garden birds can lose bodyweight fast. To survive, they need foods packed with energy. You can give them a helping hand by providing seed-packed fat balls. These are particularly ...