TOP Suet Feeder Suet is an important part of any feeding program. It attracts a wide variety of birds all year. The simplest way to serve it is in plastic-coated wire cages that flip open on one end, and also are the right size for commercially prepared suet cakes. Hang them from a tree branch or beneath a seed feeder. Some suets should only be used as a winter food, because they can quickly turn rancid in warm weather.
Some birds take a little extra effort to attract.
There are more specialized feeders available to attract Humming Birds and Orioles, for example. These birds drink a sugar water mixture from a liquid feeder. Feeders for orioles essentially are the same design but larger, with longer perches.