they love Nyjer (commonly called thistle seed) even more. Nyjer is a small, thin, black seed from the African yellow daisy. High in oil, it is a nutritious source of energy for backyard birds and is ...

as it allows easy access for both small and larger birds. Nyjer Seeds for Goldfinches and Pine Siskins Nyjer seeds, also known as thistle seeds, are tiny, oil-rich seeds that are particularly ...

Q: I’ve been feeding nyjer to birds in my yard. Do I need to worry that the seeds that fall to the ground around the feeder will grow into invasive plants? I know thistle can be invasive.

This story is for the birds, especially the hungry ones that rely on backyard bird feeders to get them through the winter and early spring. There’s a nyjer seed shortage in the U.S. and Canada.

Nyjer, advertised as thistle seed in some brands, is ideal for finches, Yoerger said. Finches and other itinerant birds that move around to find food sources are always looking for specific foods.

For a more complete explanation of why certain seeds and mixes are preferred over low-cost grain mixes see this his article, Myths and Facts Concerning Feeding Wild Birds. Nyjer thistle feeders ...