The ideal bird seed feeders are constructed to withstand squirrels and other nuisance pests while still offering ample room for birds to feed from them. Furthermore, these units feature roof and side guards to shield seeds from weather elements and maintain optimal conditions for seed distribution.
Handcrafted mix designed to attract cardinals and other large-beaked birds, this hand-crafted mixture includes sunflower seeds and golden safflower seed – golden being more nutritious and lacking the bitter shells that cause many birds to avoid it.
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1. More Birds Giant Combo Feeder
The Cardinal Bird Feeder was specifically created to attract cardinals. It offers two seed types at once in separate large, top and bottom seed tubes. In addition, there are simple perches below its six feeding ports and it boasts an ample capacity. We found it an attractive addition in any yard with its attractive hammered copper finish that makes it stand out. Unfortunately, like other platform feeders it doesn’t protect its seeds from rain or snowfall, thus increasing mold, fungi or disease transmission among birds.
For optimal results with this type of feeder, place it at least 5 feet above the ground on a pole near other feeders to deter squirrels. Look for tube feeders designed specifically to hold thistle seed (nyjer), available from wild bird and home garden stores.
2. Kaytee Black Oil Sunflower Seed
Sunflower seeds are one of the most beloved bird feed options, due to their high fat percentage and thin hulls which allow birds to easily nibble away at them. Our black oil sunflower seed mixes work great in virtually all feeders including tubes, trays, hoppers and platforms.
This seed will draw birds such as chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, finches, cardinals and other songbirds into your backyard. Additionally it attracts woodpeckers, flickers and other ground-feeding species.
This premium blend is specially crafted to lure colorful songbirds year-round with its combination of high levels of black oil sunflower seeds and peanuts, designed specifically to draw in colorful songbirds. Ideal for use in black or striped sunflower seed feeders but equally effective with other kinds of feeders as well. Lyric Fruit and Nut High Energy Bird Seed is another good option that attracts common songbird species.
3. Kaytee Nyjer Thistle Seed
Nyjer seed is an essential food source for finches and other small songbirds with delicate beaks, providing high oil content and essential nutrition. When imported, heat sterilization prevents thistle seeds from spreading further, while drain holes on the bottom prevent mold growth and twist-lock top feeders make maintenance and refilling quick and simple.
Testing revealed an assortment of finches as well as pine siskins and indigo buntings frequenting our feeders on a regular basis, along with cardinals, chickadees, thistle seeds are especially good at drawing in cardinals and chickadees – they also make cardinals happy! Combining different seed blends together with providing constant access to water helps birds conserve energy when visiting more frequently and for extended stays at your feeders.
4. More Birds Oriole Feeder
If you enjoy watching Baltimore orioles in your yard, this feeder is an ideal solution. Featuring orange halves and jelly in its tray as bait for the birds to come to feed on them while offering perch areas where they can land safely. Plus, its recycled plastic design makes cleaning it up simple.
This feeder features an ant moat to keep away pesky insects that might be attracted by its nectar, and also comes equipped with a small reservoir that can store up to 12 ounces of nectar at one time.
Orioles love fruit and berries in addition to grape jelly; you can provide these at your bird feeder along with sunflower seeds, peanuts and mealworms. A suet cage or basket could even help add fresh cut fruit for orioles!
5. More Birds Cardinal Feeder
Cardinals enjoy eating black oil sunflower seeds, safflower seed (which has a bitter flavor to deter squirrels), shelled peanuts and cracked corn; providing these in your yard year-round along with fresh water and an area for them to nest can help attract these beautiful birds.
This durable feeder features a roof to protect its feeding ports from rain or snow, plus two half-circle perches to give larger birds such as Cardinals more space to sit.
This feeder can also attract ground-feeding birds such as Dark-Eyed Juncos and Woodpeckers. Featuring a 360-degree feed tray designed to accommodate perching birds, but can also be filled with shelled peanuts for hanging birds, this feeder is sure to draw in many ground feeders!
