Understanding the varied feeding patterns of birds can make a significant difference in their well-being.  Some birds, like chickadees and cardinals, are year-round, while others are more seasonal.  For species like red-breasted nuthatches, redpolls, pine siski

ns,  grosbeaks, scarcity of seeds can lead them far from their usual ranges in search of food.

Diverse food choices planning for winter bird feeding involves three primary categories of food: large seeds, small seeds and suet.

Large seeds: Black-oil sunflower, Striped sunflower, Safflower, Peanuts, Shelled corn, Cardinal mixes (sunflower, safflower and peanuts.)

Black oil sunflower seeds and cardinal mixes are the most popular choices, comprising about 80-90% of seed used in Ohio. They offer Continue reading Winter Bird Feeding Tips to consider!! →