Return to list. They characteristically flash their white outer tail feathers as they flit about. They relish small seeds, particularly scattered on the ground. Return to list. Severe winter weather often causes a decline in their numbers, so winter weather feeding can be a big help to them.
Berries make up a large part of their natural diet in winter.
They can be attracted to feeders by raisins, suet and chopped fruit. Return to list. Cardinal - These beautiful birds are known to all. The bodies of females are more yellowis-brown than red. Cardinals will be one of the first species species to discover your feeder.