Hopper Bird Feeder: Why Cardinals and Blue Jays Prefer This Over Everything Else

Hopper Bird Feeder

A hopper bird feeder is the one feeder type that almost every backyard bird species will comfortably use. It is also the feeder most beginners skip over, opting for a standard tube design instead, only to regret it when their favorite birds never show up. By providing a wide ledge and a protective roof, a … Read more

Safflower Bird Seed: The One Seed Squirrels Hate and Cardinals Love

Safflower Bird Seed

Safflower bird seed is unique in the backyard feeding hobby because it solves two major problems at the exact same time. It acts as a magnet for highly desirable songbirds while naturally driving away the pests that drain your feeders. However, if you simply swap your current seed for a bag of safflower overnight, you … Read more