Feeding wild birds can be both enjoyable and satisfying, but it can quickly become messy as layers of discarded seed accumulate under feeders. To reduce wasteful excesses, look for no-waste bird seed mixes.
Avoid offering bread or table scraps as these do not provide wildlife with enough vital nutrients, preferring instead ground hard-boiled egg shells as an excellent source of calcium and grit.
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Kaytee Black Oil Sunflower
There is an array of bird seeds and foods on the market, and each type attracts particular types of wild birds. Deciding the ideal option depends on your budget and which birds you wish to attract into your backyard; common options include black oil sunflower, striped sunflower and safflower seeds as they’re easy to find and relatively cost-effective options when compared to other seed mixes.
Sunflower seeds are readily consumed by most birds, such as cardinals, blue jays and red-bellied woodpeckers. Furthermore, they come packed with various ingredients which appeal to other types of avian life.
Black oil sunflower seeds feature thin shells that birds can quickly open, while larger and harder-to-crack striped seeds make up this mix. Peanuts and suet can help draw more ground-feeding birds such as juncos, sparrows and quail into your yard – not forgetting nyjer thistle seed which is well known to attract finches!
Enchanted Garden No Waste Blend
This bird food is an ideal solution for those who wish to provide their favorite birds with energy sources. Containing beef suet, this food will help maintain optimal levels of fat for keeping warm while its premium blend of seed will draw in Goldfinches and other small birds.
Bird Feed that Provides Energy All Year Long (High Energy Bird Food)This high energy bird food will keep your feathered friends healthy all year round. Packed full of seeds and nuts that provide essential energy, this product can be placed into traditional bird feeders or hung from trees to create a birdseed oasis in your backyard.
This bird feed has been tailored to attract birds of various species. It includes black oil sunflower, striped sunflower seeds, hulled peanuts, red milo, white millet, cracked corn, nyjer seed, canary seed and safflower, all specially selected ingredients meant to lure cardinals, chickadees and woodpeckers.
Nature’s Window No Waste Signature Blend
This Wagner mix offers an exquisite selection of seeds and nuts designed to attract desired wild birds without adding additional weight to their feeder. Cardinals love black oil sunflower seeds, as do squirrels! But for those having difficulties with squirrels this mixture includes plenty of safflower seeds to prevent their approach to your feeder.
This mix is wheat- and filler-free to minimize waste. It appeals to cardinals, chickadees, finches, juncos, nuthatches, siskens, sparrows, towhees and woodpeckers among others.
This Wagner product provides an ample offering of popular sunflower kernels, peanut pieces and pistachios as well as hulled pumpkin seeds and some nyjer for finches and sparrows to attract finch feeders. Ideal for anyone interested in seeing as many birds at their feeder station as possible – and with its large bag it should last quite awhile too!
Wild Delight Advanced Formula Zero Waste Fruit Blend
Wild Delight Advanced Formula Zero Waste Fruit Blend is an exquisite premium bird seed mix, providing the maximum levels of nutrition to backyard birds. Free from fillers like millet and milo, it features real nuts and fruits with nutritional fortification; plus there are no chemical preservatives added during production in the US.
This premium wild bird food blend has been specifically created to attract woodpeckers, cardinals, nuthatches, finches and titmice birds that enjoy fruit. This food includes high-quality seeds as well as high hulled peanuts with added vitamins and minerals for your backyard bird population’s wellbeing.
This product comes in several packages, such as hopper and platform feeders. It can be fed year-round using any type of feeder. Though more costly than similar seed mixes, its wide range of bird attraction makes the investment worth its while.
