Attracting and keeping songbirds can depend on a number of factors including the type and quality of seed that you provide.
The most popular seed is black-oil sunflower, which is accepted by the greatest variety of birds. This seed is a particular favourite of cardinals, chickadees, evening grosbeaks and purple finches but is also part of the diet of most other songbirds.
Blended mixes should also be part of a back yard feeding program. The blend you choose will depend on the birds that you wish to attract. For example, blends that contain millet will attract juncos, mourning doves and sparrows. Blue jays favour peanuts and striped sunflower, while cardinals like safflower.
If you are interested in attracting gold finches and other finches, then nyger seed should be at the top of your list. Nyger is a small seed that is also rich in oil. Alternatively, you can opt for a wild finch blend, which contains nyger, red millet and other seeds preferred by finches. For nyger seed and
