Sunflower Seeds: – Black oil sunflower seeds are a favorite among many songbirds, including cardinals, chickadees, finches, and titmice. They're high in fat and protein, providing birds with essential energy for foraging and breeding.
Sunflower Seeds: – Black oil sunflower seeds are a favorite among many songbirds, including cardinals, chickadees, finches, and titmice. They're high in fat and protein, providing birds with essential energy for foraging and breeding.
Nyjer (Thistle) Seeds: – Nyjer seeds are small, oil-rich seeds that are especially attractive to finches, including goldfinches, siskins, and redpolls. These tiny seeds are best offered in specialized finch feeders with small feeding ports.
Safflower Seeds: – Safflower seeds are a favorite of cardinals, chickadees, and nuthatches, and are less attractive to squirrels and larger birds like grackles and starlings. They have a thick shell that deters unwanted visitors.
Peanuts: – Peanuts are a high-protein food that appeals to a wide variety of birds, including woodpeckers, blue jays, and nuthatches. Offer peanuts in shell or shelled, and consider using a peanut feeder to prevent waste.
Suet: – Suet is a high-energy food made from rendered animal fat mixed with seeds, nuts, or fruits. It's a favorite of many songbirds, especially woodpeckers, chickadees, and nuthatches. Offer suet cakes in specialized suet feeders.
Mealworms: – Mealworms are a protein-rich treat that is irresistible to insect-eating birds like bluebirds, warblers, and wrens. Offer live or dried mealworms in a shallow dish or specialized mealworm feeder.
Fruits: – Fresh or dried fruits like apples, oranges, and berries are attractive to a variety of songbirds, including orioles, tanagers, and mockingbirds. Offer fruit pieces in a shallow dish or specialized fruit feeder.