For some time we have observed that the period of greatest consumption of suet is in warm months--specifically April through July. And the high point is coming, perhaps soon. The reason's pretty clear: many species find this a fast energy source for youngsters, or to fuel themselves as they hunt for other foods--for the same reason. Already I'm watching a cavalcade of species: bluebirds, titmice, robins, downy woodpeckers, flickers, nuthatches, Pine Warblers, grackles...you name it...raiding every suet basket. I know these White Breasted Nuthatches are nesting (possibly a second brood!) and I'm sure that's happening with most if not all of the others. Consumption had been quite low for much of 2012. Now the real show begins!
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