Suet Feeders & Birdwatching Cameras: Attract & Capture Birds

July 29, 2025 ︱ By Willfine

Looking to attract woodpeckers, bluebirds, and even yellow finches with suet bird feeders—but want to actually see who’s coming to feast? This guide will help you pick the right suet feeder, share easy recipes, and show how to watch every flap and flutter with a smart birdwatching camera.

Why Suet Is the Superfood for Backyard Birds

Suet is rich in fat and perfect for winter. Whether placed in squirrel proof suet feeders, cage-style suet bird feeders, or even window bird feeders, it offers high-energy nutrition for:

• Woodpeckers (use with woodpecker feeders or bird feeder baffles)
• Bluebirds (match with bluebird feeders and bird feeders for bluebirds)
• Oriole and finch species (try oriole bird feeders or yellow finch bird feeders)
• Chickadees, wrens, nuthatches

For the best visibility, install feeders on a bird house pole or attach to a bird feeder hook.

Top Homemade Suet Recipes to Try

Classic Peanut & Seed Suet

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup lard
2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup black oil sunflower seeds
1/2 cup safflower seed bird seed

Tip: Add mealworms if using a mealworm feeder or feeding bluebirds.

Best Suet Feeder Styles (And What Birds They Attract)

Feeder Type	Best Birds	Tips for Use
Upside-down suet feeder	Nuthatches, wrens	Keeps starlings & squirrels away
Tail prop suet feeder	Woodpeckers	Great with a bird table tray setup
Cage suet feeder	Most backyard birds	Use with metal bird feeder brackets
Window suet feeder	Chickadees, titmice	Try combining with bird feeder for window

Place feeders near a fountain bird bath or bird bath heater to create a full-service feeding station.

Watch Them in Action with BK800 Bird Camera

Once your suet feeders are set, it’s time to see the magic. That’s where the Willfine BK800 birdwatching camera comes in:

• Mounts Easily on Any Feeder: Whether it’s a peanut bird feeder, bluebird feeder, or decorative bird feeder, BK800 installs in seconds with its flexible bracket (fits pole for bird feeder, bird feeder post, or wall mount).
• Slow-Motion Video: Capture stunning wing motion, even at busy squirrel-proof feeders.
• AI-Powered Bird Recognition: Identifies over 10,000 species with 90% accuracy, including birds at peanut feeders and suet feeders.
• Smart App Control: Real-time notifications, image storage, and camera sharing—perfect for managing multiple big bird feeders or window bird feeders.

Enhance Your Backyard Birding Setup

To create a true bird paradise, pair your feeders with:

• Bird bath heater + fountain bird bath
• Squirrel proof suet feeder + bird feeder baffle
• Hummingbird wind chimes or metal bird feeders
• Suet + safflower seed + peanut feeder

And of course, capture every visitor with the Willfine BK800—the smart camera trusted by bird lovers across North America and Europe.

Final Thoughts

Feeding birds is rewarding—but seeing them in action brings it to life. Combine suet feeding with a smart bird camera, and you’ll never miss a moment.

Ready to upgrade your backyard birding setup? Try the BK800 now and turn your feeder into a front-row seat to nature.