What birds do you like more in your guide.

Well. I get lots and lots of different types because of the food I set out. It's fun to be able to recognize what I'm seeing.

Here are a few birds and what you can have to attract them.
American Goldfinch -- Sunflower kernels (pieces), Nyjer (thistle) and black-oil sunflower
Blue Jay -- Whole peanut kernels and black-oil and striped sunflower seeds
Cardinal - Black-oil and striped sunflower plus safflower
Carolina Chickadee -- Black-oil sunflower and striped sunflower
Dark-eyed Junco -- Red and white millet and fine cracked corn
Common Grackle -- Hulled sunflower seeds and cracked corn
House Finch - Black-oil sunflower, sunflower kernel pieces and striped sunflower
House Sparrow -- White millet and other small seeds pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com
Mourning Dove - Black-oil sunflower and white and red millets
Purple Finch - Black-oil sunflower and striped sunflower
Song Sparrow -- White millet, red millet and black-oil sunflower
Starling -- Occasional visitors to feeders and preference for peanut hearts and hulled oats
Tufted Titmouse -- Peanut kernels and all types of sunflower

Also, ever hear of Suet?
Suet comes in many varieties, from pure suet to suet mixed with nuts or fruits. Suet blocks should be offered in specially made suet feeders.

please dont set food out for birds.

birds have plenty of natural foods for wintertime survival, they will stay ALIVE if you do not invite them in large numbers to a feeder. just this morning in a woodland park (formerly brimming with large numbers of cardinals, juncos, chicadees, woodpeckers, bluejays, songsparrows, etc) I saw just a few small birds and one tiny woodpecker flew onto a tree and immediately a small hawk killed it.

and as I left the parkland I saw two of the largest redtail hawks ever! this explains the eerie emptiness of that place. not a single squirrel.

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in my area of westchester county many misguided people think setting out feeders is doing a good deed, BUT this is actually killing our tiny beautiful friends as the predators, the killer birds, are never far. years ago hawks were permitted to be released in cities claiming that pigeons needed to be controlled, but pigeons are intelligent and recognize hawk danger. now they have spread to suburbs we lost so much, bird feeders are bird killers.

Most seed mixes contain primarily three main seed types: sunflower seeds, millet, and cracked corn. Sunflower seeds are great for large-beaked seed eating birds, for example jays and grosbeaks. There are two main varieties of sunflower seeds; striped sunflower seeds and the smaller black oil sunflower seeds. The smaller black oil sunflower seeds are better suited for small-beaked birds, such as finches, chickadees, and titmice (also, the smaller seeds are more economical because you get more per pound). Millet, a small and round seed, is ideal for the sparrows, which struggle opening larger seeds such as sunflower seeds. The third most common constituent of a seed mix is cracked corn. Less expensive than sunflower seeds and millet, cracked corn is enjoyed by most birds with the exception of a few types of finches, such as goldfinches. If you're feeding large groups of birds, such as blackbirds or starlings, cracked corn is the most economical choice. For these large groups, you can simply pour a pile of cracked corn onto a platform feeder and watch the frenzy begin! pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com

In addition to these three basic seed types, there are many other varieties of seeds. Nyger seed (also called niger or thistle seed, although it does not come from thistles) is a small black seed. Although more expensive than other seed varieties, nyger seed is a great way to attract some very beautiful birds, such as goldfinches, purple finches, and buntings (it’s also a favorite among doves and sparrows). Nyger seed has an added bonus, squirrels surprisingly don’t like it! A very small seed, nyger works great in mesh tube feeders. Another seed to consider is safflower seed. This white, hard, plump seed really brings in the cardinals; it’s also a favorite among nuthatches, finches, titmice, and grosbeaks. Safflower seeds are used best when mixed with black oil sunflower seeds. This mixture works great in a tube feeder, platform feeder, or even directly on the ground.

Finally, you want to make sure your feeders are positioned properly. Ideally, you want your feeder positioned in a location that provides a nice balance of open space and protective covering. For instance, positioned in an open yard but close to a tree or some shrubs. Such covering provides the birds with an ideal place to hang out while feeding. Many types of birds will even retrieve food from the feeder then return to a more protected place, such as a shrub, to eat it. Other factors to consider in terms of feeder placement: