The Advantages of Striped Sunflower Seed for Backyard Bird Feeders

Not all sunflower seed is the same! While black oil sunflower often gets most of the attention, striped sunflower seed has some unique advantages that make it an excellent choice for many backyard bird feeding stations. In this video, wildlife biologist Mark McKellar explains when striped sunflower seed may actually be the better option, which birds prefer it, and why its thicker shell can help reduce waste from unwanted visitors. You'll learn: 🐦 What makes striped sunflower seed different from black oil sunflower 🌻 Which backyard birds enjoy striped sunflower 💪 How the thicker shell benefits larger birds with stronger bills 🌿 When striped sunflower can be the best choice for your feeding station Whether you're trying to attract cardinals, Blue Jays, chickadees, or simply want to make smarter choices about the seed you buy, this guide will help you understand the advantages of striped sunflower. If you've tried striped sunflower in your own backyard, let us know what birds you've seen! Let's talk birds. Do you want to be an Insider? https://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com/pa... I’m Mark McKellar — a wildlife biologist with 40+ years of bird study experience (and countless hours just staring out the window). I’m here to help you bring more birds — and more simple wonder — right to your own backyard. Around here, we tackle real bird feeding problems together: • Ants and bees hogging your nectar feeders? • Squirrels turning acrobat? • Pesky birds eating you out of house and seed? • Seed sprouting under your feeders like a jungle? ... with a few trusted tips and the right gear (all hand-picked by my staff and me), feeding birds can be downright joyful. Subscribe for straight-talk guidance, fun bird facts, and a healthy dose of nature-nerd joy. #marksbackyardbirds, #birdseed, #birdfeeding Mark's Tee's: https://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com/co... Get my Young Birder's First Field Journal: https://tinyurl.com/mpbe5ey8 Get my Kids Activity Book: https://tinyurl.com/38brxvkv FOLLOW Facebook:   / backyardbirdcenter   Instagram:   / marksbackyardbirds   Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/ @MarksBackyar... LinkTr.ee : https://linktr.ee/marksbackyardbirds Do you want to be an Insider? https://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com/pa... Join our FREE Facebook Community Group:   / 1055480298992527   Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mark's Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/marksback... #OM1II #OMSYSTEM @omsystem.cameras OM-1 Mark II Camera: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1014959... Camera Lenses: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1014959... @TubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=M... @vidIQ https://vidiq.com/markmckellar Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=9615a7 @lowes https://shoplowes.me/4pnJE4b #LowesPartner #AD SUPPORT Visit our website: http://marksbackyardbirds.com Shop our online store: http://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com MORE INFORMATION Contact: [email protected]