suet

Tan hopes that the mealworms, tiny balls of suet and sunflower chips she leaves on the patio will ensure more fledglings reach adulthood.

And some recipes today use suet - an animal fat - so be careful to read the labels if you're vegetarian or vegan.

Other savory puddings include steak and kidney pudding and suet pudding.

Bird feeders, like a suet block or a hummingbird feeder, provide sustenance and aerial entertainment all winter.

Witko also recommends suet cages, which are good for attracting nuthatches, woodpeckers and Carolina wrens.