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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We feed a blend of black oil sunflower, hulled sunflower (sometimes called hearts or chips), and safflower ... seed on a flat stone platform feeder, six inches off the ground. Other ground feeding ...

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 ...

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.

Sunflower seed attracts a greater ... haven for different kinds of birds Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Drought has likewise impacted safflower yield, which also grows ...

Invite cardinals to your feeder. They love to dine on safflower and black oil sunflower seeds. Heather Cwach Special to The Star Feeding birds is an enjoyable backyard hobby. For many, gardening ...

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 ...

due to extremely short supplies and unprecedented prices of five of the most common ingredients in bird feed: sunflower seeds, millet, peanuts, safflower and nyjer seed. “We are opting to wait ...