What's up with all these black birds taking over your feeders? More than likely, especially with snow fall, it's the European Starling that's been dominating your feeders these days! However, there are several solutions to keep these birds from monopolizing feeders.
SAFFLOWER! One of the best ways to keep them of your feeders. It's a small, white seed that is high in protein and fat. Many of your favorite birds such as Northern Cardinals, Chickadees, and Downy Woodpeckers will readily eat safflower; starlings typically do not because the very hard shell is difficult to open due to their softer beaks.
Offer WBU SIMPLY SUET, which the starlings don't seem to like. Don't worry, this won't prevent your woodpeckers and favorite birds from visiting.
Try feeding PEANUTS IN THE SHELL to help attract Blue Jays, Tufted Titmice, Chickadees, Nuthatches and Woodpeckers. Starlings don't seem to bother with these much because of the shell that has to be cracked open.
Continue to feed NYJER® (thistle) to your American Goldfinches! Starlings don't seem to care much for this seed. Also, you might be surprised to see a few other visitors to your finch feeder; such as chickadees and nuthatches.
Add WBU ON-GUARD CAGES to your feeders. They allow smaller birds through while keeping out larger birds. Your larger birds will enjoy peanuts in the shell and safflower seed, so no one is left without food.
