Sunflower seeds or unshelled seeds, for instance. Then, perhaps, those sparrows and cardinals and goldfinches would be more interested in finishing up the food more than spilling it in the feeder.

What's the best bird seed to attract chickadees? Black oil sunflower seeds, says Dana Sanchez, a wildlife specialist for Oregon State University Extension Service. Here is other advice on how to ...

If seeds sprouting under feeders is a major concern, there are more effective things you can do. For one, you could place pavers under the feeders to catch dropped seed and shells, then sweep or ...

Gardeners should ensure their bird feeders, are safe, secure, regularly topped up with a fresh intake of food, and positioned in a quiet place where wildlife will not be disturbed while eating.

If you are new to bird feeding and want to get started, black oil sunflower seed is a good choice. It attracts the greatest diversity of birds to the feeder, has a high percentage of fat and ...

You may have reservations to put seed out now due to the bird flu, but Triplett said it doesn't look to be impacting songbirds at this point. "According to Cornell and what I've read so far no, it ...

Generally, Indiana Audubon suggests Hoosiers use black oil sunflower seeds in their feeders. These have a great high-energy content and oil-rich seeds that a lot of birds will like.