The A-Z of Wild Bird Seed Varieties
Are you a wild bird enthusiast? Do you want to know which wild bird seed varieties will attract the most birds in your backyard?
Well, here’s what you need to know. From Black Oil Sunflower to Striped Sunflower, from Sunflower Hearts to Sunflower Chips, from Safflower to Peanuts, Crack Corn and Millet – there are so many seed varieties out there that it can be overwhelming. In this blog post, we’ll take an alphabetical journey through the wild bird seed varieties available so that you can make an informed decision about which ones are right for your feathered friends!
Black Oil Sunflower Seeds
Known as one of the top seeds for attracting a variety of birds including cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches and woodpeckers. These seeds contain high levels of essential fatty acids and proteins which help fuel a bird's metabolism. They also have shells that are easy for birds to crack open with their beaks.
Crack Corn & Millet
Crack corn is great for ground feeding birds such as quail, doves or pheasant while millet is perfect for smaller species like sparrows or finches since it's easier for them to eat without having to worry about cracking open any tough outer shell or hulls! Both grains provide essential nutrients needed by our feathered friends throughout year round!
Peanuts (Whole and Pick Out)
Peanuts are another favorite amongst wild birds due to their high fat content (upwards of 70%) making them an ideal energy source in cold weather months when food sources may be scarce otherwise. They're also loved by woodpeckers who can use their long tongues wrap around each nut easily!
Safflower Seeds
Though not nearly as popular among wild birds as the other types mentioned above, safflower seed is still favored by some species such as mourning doves and grosbeaks because they contain more protein than other types of seed. Plus, they have thick enough shells that most predators won't bother trying to crack them open!
Striped Sunflower Seeds
These are larger than black oil sunflower seeds and have tougher shells. This makes them a great option for larger birds such as jays and grosbeaks as they can use their strong beaks to break open these shells. They also contain higher levels of fat content than regular sunflowers seeds which is why they are popular among many species of birds.
Sunflower Hearts
These small pieces of sunflower kernel make it easier for smaller birds such as chickadees, finches and wrens to feed on them without having to go through all the trouble of cracking open the bigger sunflower seed shells. They’re also packed with protein and healthy fats, making them an excellent source of nutrition for your feathered friends!
Sunflower Chips
For those who don’t like dealing with messy shells or hulls left behind by other types of sunflowers, sunflower chips offer a no-mess solution! Simply spread a handful across your backyard and let the birds enjoy! Also great for attracting cardinals, blue jays and other larger species who might find it hard to crack open larger seeds.
No matter what type(s) of wild bird seed you choose—whether it be Black Oil Sunflowers or Striped Sunflowers; Sunflower Hearts or Chips; Safflower Seed; Peanuts; Crack Corn; Millet—you'll surely attract plenty of beautiful avian visitors into your backyard oasis if you supply them with all the necessary nutrition they need throughout the year! So why wait? Grab yourself some wild bird seed today and get ready for some exciting feathered friends in no time at all! Happy feeding everybody 🐦 🥜 🌾 🍿 🧅 🌻 🕊️ !
