On the birding front, John Tschopp shares that, in wintertime the Woodpeckers in hisyard really appreciate the fat feeders. They are simple containers made out of wood and wire mesh. The fat can be any waste fat from your local butcher. John cuts the fat up to fit down the feeder.

A northern flicker and a Downey Woodpecker share the Tschopp’s fat feeder. Photo courtesy John Tschopp.