{"id":755,"date":"2017-04-19T00:51:58","date_gmt":"2017-04-19T00:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/threemileriver.org\/species-mapping\/?p=755"},"modified":"2017-09-25T13:50:16","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T13:50:16","slug":"back-yard-favorites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threemileriver.org\/species-mapping\/back-yard-favorites\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard Favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s something stunning about a bright-red male cardinal against a snowy backdrop. Especially when they are in my yard. The cardinal is one of the most highly desirable backyard birds in North America. The northern cardinal’s strong, thick bill is perfect for large seeds, and black oil sunflower seeds and safflower seeds are two of their favorites. Other foods cardinals prefer include cracked corn, peanut pieces, fresh berries, apple chunks and small pieces, crumbles or shreds of suet. These foods should be offered in large, wide feeders with plenty of space for birds to perch \u2013 small tube feeders are unsuitable for cardinals unless they have a large tray at the bottom. Platform feeders and large hopper feeders are good choices, but avoid lightweight hanging feeders that may swing or sway under these birds’ weight. Ensuring feeders are filled early in the morning and late in the evening, as these birds are often the first and last to visit feeders each day. If there is no food available when the birds arrive, they may leave and not return.<\/h3>\n

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There\u2019s something stunning about a bright-red male cardinal against a snowy backdrop. Especially when they are in my yard. The cardinal is one of the most highly desirable backyard birds in North America. The northern cardinal’s strong, thick bill is perfect for large seeds, and black oil sunflower seeds and safflower seeds are two of … <\/p>\n

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