The most bird-catching seed is sunflower. Seasoned bird feeders will also include niger and pumpkin seeds. Other good birdseed choices include black oil sunflower, and red millet. Nuts are also a great choice for birds, but the better the quality, the more seeds will be needed. Grapes and raisins should be avoided because they contain high levels of tannins, which can irritate birds’ respiratory tracts. Avocados and pineapple peels are too acidic and should be avoided. Instead, avocados should be eaten directly from the fruit, and the pineapple peels should be soaked in water for several hours, rinsed, and then used as a seed starter. Below are some of the better options when it comes to feeding the birds in your area. Results will differ from region to region, so it is best to look at a birds guide to see what types of food each species might be attracted to.
Lyric Wild Bird Mix is a great mix for beginners to the hobby of birding, with natural, nutritional ingredients at an economical cost. The key to attracting beautiful birds to your feeder is by providing a treat they'll want to come back for. Lyric Wild Bird Mix will bring birds from near and far! An economical filler free seed mix to attract a wide variety of birds with 6 nutritional ingredients and over 20% Sunflower seeds. Attracts cardinals, doves, finches, sparrows, and more.
Kaytee Nut & Fruit blend contains a rich mix of seeds and grains with added nut and fruit pieces. Pound for pound, nothing offers more energy than fruit & nuts to meet birds high-energy demands. Wild birds require a lot of energy for flying. Offer them the Kaytee Nut & Fruit Blend to keep them fueled and happy. Pound for pound, nothing offers your feathered friends more energy than fruit and nuts. Kaytee Nut & Fruit Blend wild bird food is a premium mix of healthful seeds, like sunflower and safflower seeds, with added nuts and fruit pieces to appeal to a wide variety of colorful songbirds. This blend is a great high-energy blend that is perfect for year-round feeding and was created to attract cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches, woodpeckers and other colorful songbirds. When offering more than one type of seed blend, place feeders at different heights to avoid conflicts between different types of birds. Always make sure to provide plenty of clean, freshwater. At Kaytee, we know birds about, as well as birds, know birds. With over 150 years of experience, we put the finest ingredients and a genuine love of birds into everything we do.
Pennington pride songbird nut & fruit blend is a blend of high quality grains & seeds that attract a wide variety of the most beautiful & colorful songbirds to your backyard, including indigo buntings, chickadees, pine Siskins, finches & cardinals. Plus, Pennington wild Bird products are enriched with vitamins, minerals, & nutrients for a balanced diet & the best in bird health. this seed mix can be used year-round in hopper, gazebo, & Tube style bird feeders.
Audubon Park - Songbird Blend Wild Bird Food, 14-Pounds. At Audubon Park, we love birds and care for them like no one else. Our family has been making the safest, highest quality food for backyard wildlife since 1982. We make it easy for you to attract and feed the birds you love. You can count on Audubon Park for safe, natural and nutritious wild bird food that keeps backyard birds coming back for more.
Lyric Supreme Wild Bird Mix is our most popular wild bird food! With 12 premium ingredients, there’s something for a wide range of birds to enjoy — large black oil sunflower seeds for big-billed birds like cardinals, nuts for woodpeckers and nuthatches, and small seeds like white millet and Nyjer for finches and juncos. And with no fillers like some other bargain blends, it’s a great value for feeding all of your backyard friends.
Black Oil Sunflower Seed from Valley Farms is a straight seed product, super clean and ready to use. This is a bulk 25 LBS size that is packaged in a strong, poly woven bag. Almost all wild birds eat this type of sunflower seed year round. It has been called ‘the perfect birdseed’ by the Spruce. The nutrition is complete, the shells are thinner, and the seeds are more plump than striped sunflower seed. Both these seed originate from the common sunflower plant, helianthus annulus. The black oil sunflower seed attracts wild song birds ranging from the Evening Grosbeaks and Cardinals, to the Tufted titmouse and Pin Siskin. We’ve all seen Sparrows, Nuhatches, Jays, Red-bellied and Downy Woodpeckers feed readily on this hearty seed. Nutrient value includes: Calcium, A and B vitamins, Iron, Vitamin E, Potassium. Made completely in the USA. Valley Farms is a family owned and operated brand. Thank you for supporting America’s small businesses.
This hand-crafted mix is specifically designed to attract cardinals to your feeder. Packed with 70% sunflower seeds, you are sure to appeal to the bright red bird, as well as other large-beaked backyard species. Fill your feeders and enjoy watching the splash of color as they pay you a visit. This hand-crafted mix is designed to attract more Cardinals to your feeder. This beautiful blend features a variety of sunflower seeds that attract wild birds with prominent seed-cracking bills, like cardinals, jays and grosbeaks. This mix also includes golden safflower, an organic, chemical-free hybrid safflower. Golden safflower has higher nutrition content than white safflower, with 15% more oil, 25% higher protein and 30% higher fat. Golden safflower has an extremely thin hull, making it easier for birds to eat and digest.
Trust your backyard birds to the experts at Wagner’s. Songbird Banquet is formulated to attract a wide variety of songbirds and keep them coming back to the feeder. Bird favorites-black oil and striped sunflower, peanuts, safflower and tree nuts fill this mix with all natural nutrition. Wagner’s Gourmet series blends contain no fillers. That equals better value for you and healthier food for your wild birds.
Songbird Selections Multi-Bird Wild Bird Food with Fruits and Nuts, 5-Pound. Plenty of mixed nuts & real fruit to satisfy even the most finicky birds. Premium blend of sunflower, peanuts, millet, raisins, papaya, mixed nuts, cranberries and flaxseed oil (no fillers). NutriThrive enriched with vitamins and minerals to support immunity, energy and reproductive health. Attracts chickadees, cardinals, nuthatches, titmice, jays and woodpeckers. Easy to reseal bag for no-hassle storage! Family owned, American made. We love birds and care for them like no one else. Our family has been making the safest, highest quality food for backyard wildlife since 1982. We make it easy for you to attract and feed the birds you love. You can count us for safe, natural and nutritious wild bird food that keeps backyard birds coming back for more.
Lyric’s Fine Tunes No Waste Mix is created using nutritional, all-natural, 100% edible ingredients for your backyard friends. Each morsel included is intended to attract and nourish birds. Our blend is research-based and field-tested, adjusted one ingredient at a time so you can be sure the wild bird mixes you serve will attract a wide variety of birds. Lyric Fine Tunes No Waste Wild Bird mix is a unique, finely cut blend of peanut pieces, sunflower kernels, almond pieces, pistachio pieces, hulled white proso millet, pecan pieces and shelled pumpkin seed pieces. that will attract many varieties of birds including goldfinches, chickadees, finches, jays, nuthatches, and even bluebirds!
For many years, wild bird food products were grown under more natural conditions. Today's modern farming techniques require the use of hybrids for expanded production and resistance to mold, fungus, and drought. These hybrids often lack key nutrients needed by birds for health, growth, and reproduction. Wild Delight Advanced Formula products have been formulated with added nutrients to help ensure that birds and other wildlife maintain high levels of health. The nutrients in the points listed are added to every Wild Delight Advanced Formula.
