What can I feed wild birds in Los Angeles?

Sunflower should be the main ingredient, while secondary ingredients could include nuts, safflower, or limited amounts of white millet. * The best feeds are those with hulled sunflower seeds, the most popular single seed for wild birds.

What do Los Angeles birds eat?

Food: Seed, fruit, insects, suet & small animals.

What food attracts wild birds?

Black oil sunflower seed appeals to the greatest number of birds. Offer sunflower seeds, nyjer (thistle) seeds, and peanuts in separate feeders. When using blends, choose mixtures containing sunflower seeds, millet, and cracked corn—the three most popular types of birdseed.

Do birds poop near bird feeders?

Birds drop their feces whenever they take off or while feeding, so the ground under bird feeders and the feeders themselves, especially those with trays to catch the seed, can get very messy and become a breeding ground for bacteria and food poisoning. If you are going to be a lazy bird feeder, then don’t do it at all.

Is there a difference in bird seed?

Not all birdseed is created equally, not even if it is the same type of seed. While birds are not typically picky about the food they eat, higher quality seed will attract more species and will provide better nutrition for healthy flocks.

What is the best bird seed for Cardinals?

Bird seeds that have been known to attract Cardinals include black oil sunflower, cracked corn, suet, Nyjer® seed, mealworms, peanuts, safflower, striped sunflower, and sunflower hearts and chips. If you are looking for a blend with the perfect mix of Cardinal favorites, try the Kaytee Cardinal blend.

How do I get birds to come to my feeder?

Attracting birds to your garden is easy: supplement naturally available food with bird food, and watch them flock in! Remember to keep feeders and tables clean, so the birds stay healthy and disease-free, and position your feeders in a relatively open area away from predators – the birds will feel safer and visit more!

Which bird food is best?

• Sunflower. If you could only offer one type of food at your feeders, then you would want to pick sunflower seed!
• Safflower. View Today’s Price.
• Nyjer (thistle) View Today’s Price.
• Peanuts. Peanuts are a great food to provide at your feeding station.
• White Proso Millet.
• Mealworms.
• Corn.
• Suet.