In order to attract the birds you want to see in your backyard, you need to offer them food that they love. That’s why we’ve compiled an all seasons wild bird seed feast to keep your yard full of feathered visitors.
It’s made up of the seeds that most wild birds enjoy and it also includes some less common but still popular ones. Besides, it comes in a handy size for easily filling bird feeders.
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Sunflower
Sunflower seeds are a tasty and nutritious source of protein, fats, and essential vitamins for your backyard bird flock. They also provide a good balance of carbohydrate, fiber, and minerals that birds need for a healthy weight and overall health.
For a full-flavored all seasons wild bird seed feast, consider including sunflower seeds along with other high quality seeds and pellets such as Nyjer seed, peanuts, suet, and more! All of these types of foods can be offered at the same time, and they work together to attract a wide range of bird species to your garden.
A popular choice among songbirds, sunflower seeds are especially attractive to cardinals. They are able to crack open sunflower seed hulls easily and will readily consume these seeds as a snack.
Peanuts
Peanuts are a high-fat food that is popular with tits, greenfinches, house sparrows, nuthatches and great spotted woodpeckers. They are also a staple in many bird seed mixes.
There are two ways to offer peanuts to wild birds: whole in-shell or roasted, unsalted nuts. Alternatively, peanut chips and chunks can be blended into a simple suet recipe to be offered in a feeder.
Peanuts are an excellent source of protein, dietary fiber and essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are also low in saturated fat and contain no trans fats.
Milo
Milo seed (Sorghum bicolor) is a type of grass grain commonly used as a filler in birdseed mixes. It can make up 40 to 50 percent of the cheapest mixes and is available in both white and red varieties.
It is a good source of energy because it contains fat, carbohydrates and sugar. However, too much of this food can lead to weight gain and other health problems.
Despite its high calorie and sugar content, it does contain useful nutrients such as iron and calcium. It also contains some risky ingredients such as maltodextrin and palm oil.
Kaytee Safflower Seed
Using safflower seed is a great way to attract cardinals and grosbeaks. Safflower seeds have a hard shell that makes them less likely to be eaten by doves, sparrows and chickadees.
Squirrels are also not drawn to safflower seeds so you can be sure that all of your birdseed goes to the species that need it most.
Kaytee Safflower Seed is a great choice for those looking to feed all of the wild birds in their area. It is a good value for the money and does not cause any mess.
Nyjer Seed
Nyjer Seed, also known as thistle seed, is a popular backyard birdseed that attracts a variety of species including finches. This oil-rich bird food is rich in protein and fat, which helps birds stoke up their energy stores during cold weather.
This nutrient-rich seed is most often offered in tube or mesh feeders. These lightweight feeders help prevent spillage and waste.
Nyjer is often a favorite of seed-eating birds like finches and redpolls. These birds can be especially attracted to specialized Nyjer feeders that feature upside down ports. They will gather beneath them and sift through any discarded shells.
White Millet
White millet is a popular seed for backyard birds and is an ideal choice for an all seasons wild bird seed feast. It is rich in protein, fat and B vitamins which are important for keeping birds strong and healthy.
Many birds love to feed on this small seed including finches, juncos and house sparrows. Dunnocks and collared doves can also be found consuming millet seeds.
However, it should not be fed as the only food source for your birds. They need to eat a varied diet that includes a wide variety of different seeds.
