| Before U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service scientist Aelred “Al” Geis conducted groundbreaking research on seed and food preferences among wild birds, the ingredients of commercial birdseed mixes were largely chosen as a matter of custom, lore, and convenience. Thanks to the effort of Geis and researcher David Horn’s Project Wildbird, we now have the most comprehensive study of avian food and feeder preferences ever conducted. To attract the birds you love, find out the favorite foods for a variety of feeder regulars and rarities. Keep reading |
