Bird Seed: What's the Favorite Munchy of Your Wild Birds?

Bird Seed: What's the Favorite Munchy of your Birds?

Just like people, different birds like different types of food. It is important to have a general understanding of the types of feed to have handy to attract the specific bird you want around your home. We are all familiar with the most common bird seed on the market, the black-oil sunflower seed. But, have you ever considered the other types of feed that birds like? Suet, peanuts, nectar, natural food from your yards natural vegetation, as well as fruit and other table food, are a favorite among different birds.

Sunflower Seeds Large or Small? Sunflower seeds are popular among birds because it's small thin shell is easy to handle and crack open. Watch for different sizes of sunflower seeds. The larger ones that have a white stripe will only be eaten by larger birds because their shells are thicker. Sunflower seeds will attract Pigeons, Doves, Woodpeckers, Titmice, Chickadees, Mockingbirds, Cardinals, Sparrows and Finches.

Insects Biting?

Suet is a favorite among the birds that like to eat insects, such as the wood pecker or nuthatches. Suet can be purchased like a cake. You can pick to have these cakes packed with other berries and seeds. Suet will attract birds such as the Jays, Mockingbirds, Thrashers, Cardinals, Grosbeaks, Buntings, Blackbirds, Starlings, Orioles, and Finches.

Peanuts for Everyone

Peanuts are a favorite among birds. You don't even have to crack them. Large birds will hoard them. If they are cracked, they will be devoured by the smaller birds. Peanuts will attract Crows, Wrens, Cardinals, Grosbeaks, Buntings, Towhees, Juncos, Finches, and Pine Siskins.

Sugar for the Little Ones

Nectar is provided for hummingbirds. You will have to have a hummingbird feeder. Nectar is easy to make. Add two parts of sugar to eight parts of water. Bring to a boil. When it is cool, you can pour it into the feeder. Stored sugar water lasts up to one week in the refrigerator.