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Birds often feed on a variety of seeds, with black oil sunflower seed being one of the most popular choices. Millet, cracked corn and flaked maize may also be preferred by certain species.
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Grass Seeds
Grass seeds may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of attracting birds and their feathered friends, but these tiny seeds play a major role in the ecosystem and can add valuable variety to your horticultural arsenal. Plus, they’re easy to grow and will produce plenty of rivelin wild bird food for your feathered friends to enjoy.
Finding the ideal combination of grass types for your garden can be a bit of a task, but it will be well worth all the effort in the end. By including trees and shrubs as well as grass types, you will create an ecosystem that appeals to birds of all sizes and shapes. Start by considering which genus of grass best suits your needs; from there, add other types as well!
Oil Seeds
Black oil sunflower seed has a thin shell that’s easy for many bird feeders to crack open, and its kernels contain high fat content. As such, it has become popular with house finches, chickadees, titmice, grosbeaks, jays, cardinals, wrens, nuthatches and sparrows alike as well as quail and doves.
Hulled sunflower seeds (also referred to as sunflower chips or hearts) are an ideal winter bird food choice due to their ease of opening and lack of energy needed to remove the shell. Plus, these nutritious little seeds provide plenty of calories for wintertime birds.
White millet (also known as white proso millet) is a common grass seed that attracts ground-feeding birds such as quails, native American sparrows, doves and towhees. It’s especially good for smaller birds who will sample it when combined with other types of seeds.
Milo is a common filler ingredient used in cheap commercial wild bird seed mixes. While it lacks nutritional value for birds, its cost-effective nature allows you to lower the price tag on your blend.
Whole Grain
Many birds enjoy whole grain as a source of energy and to add variety to their diet. Furthermore, it contains essential fiber and vitamins.
Seeds can be mixed into your favourite wild bird food or placed on a rivelin to attract more wildlife into your garden. Wild Birds Unlimited has an excellent selection of whole grain seed mixes for sale.
Feeding your wild bird friends is the best way to ensure they get enough food and a reliable water source. They should drink at least twice a day, more frequently during hot weather.
Seed Mixture
Seed mixtures are an effective way to attract birds. These mixes can contain different seeds for different species of birds, such as finches, pine siskins, towhees, mourning doves and native sparrows.
Seeds are an excellent source of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, they boast an impressive concentration of omega-3 fats.
Seed mixtures are the ideal way to attract various wild bird species to your backyard or garden. These mixtures can include seeds such as sunflower, canary grass, mulberry, black oil sunflower, gold proso millet and white millet.
Seed mixtures contain seeds that are resistant to drought and provide protection from plant-eating insects such as worms. Some seed blends also include endophytes – fungi found inside turf-type fescues and perennial ryegrass cells – which produce alkaloids which protect plants against birds and pests alike.
