Pine Siskins, which are often seen in mixed flocks with goldfinches, also flock to feeders filled with Nyjer seeds. To maximize your chances of attracting these birds, hang Nyjer seed feeders in a ...

Many other birds do like to eat nyjer seeds that fall to the ground. Nyjer seed, which is a little pricey, is generally fed in a nyjer tube feeder which has tiny holes for the seeds. Remember to ...

Additional perks: While there are myriad gadgets and add-ons for smart bird feeders, some of the most helpful include perch ...

Place one Happy Birdy feeder in a sunny, open area and another near cover such as shrubs or small trees. This dual approach ...

Species that will readily come to feeders include the house finch, oak titmouse, and lesser goldfinch. Goldfinches also love nyjer (thistle) seed. Most large hardware stores, as well as having a ...

Seed cakes or bells, combinations of seeds held together by an edible gelatin, can also be used. Sack feeders, which are nylon mesh tubes filled with nyjer, are used for smaller birds since larger ...

Backyard bird feeders give Hoosiers a front row ... but those biodegrade over time. Nyjer, advertised as thistle seed in some brands, is ideal for finches, Yoerger said. Finches and other ...

This simple but clever garden trick could help stop squirrels from stealing birdseed – without harming wildlife or breaking the bank.

Adding seed catchers beneath feeders helps stop seeds from ... pigeons stealing all the food from other birds is to put out things like nyjer seed, suet balls or sunflower hearts, as these are ...

To help combat this problem, it’s recommended that gardeners offer two particular types of seed on feeders ... birds. Experts say pigeons don’t particularly like safflower seeds or nyjer ...