There’s nothing quite like a good charcuterie board. With a tasty mix of meats, cheeses, fruits and breads, it’s a ...

In fact, some of the bothersome bully birds out there—grackles, starlings and blackbirds—actively avoid safflower seeds.

The "Nutberry Suet" blend includes blueberry-flavored cranberries ... are made with a safflower base, which appeals to birds. Birds, like people, can be picky eaters. Seed is believed to be ...

Q: Last week you explained the reasons that so many bird species prefer black oil sunflower. What about safflower seed? Anne in Lebanon. A: Safflower seed, which is included in many feeding mixes ...

One of those is the safflower seed. Safflower has a thick shell that is hard for some birds to crack open, but it is a cardinal favorite. They have little trouble breaking them open. Add some to your ...

This hummingbird food recipe is a great start. Safflower seeds won’t attract the kinds of birds you might want to keep away, according to The Spruce. Grackles, blackbirds and European starlings ...

and many experts believe that safflower seeds are particularly disliked by squirrels. Fortunately, birds seem to like them just fine. By filling the bird feeder with safflower seeds, you can teach ...

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Different feeders appeal to different bird species, as do different foods. Black oil sunflower seeds and safflower are favorites of cardinals, especially when offered on a tray or platform feeder.

That includes safflower seed and seed mixed with cayenne pepper, the two allegedly squirrel-proof seeds that bird-feeding enthusiasts most frequently suggest. "We don't recommend cayenne because ...

Q: I have two bird-feeder questions: Are the inexpensive mixes worth getting? And if we want to have cardinals, what kind of seed should we have? A: For a number of years, I would purchase safflower ...