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what tastes good to the birds you, wish to attract.
Dr. A1 Geis, who headed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s excellent research program on songbird feeding preferences, found that pieces of peanut kernels were, the favorite food of bluejays, tufted, titmice and white-throated sparrows. However, the hearts, the peanut product most commonly found' for sale in bird feeding specialty stores, were highly attractive only to starlings, a species many find unwelcome at the feeder.
Chopped peanut kernels are terrific sources of protein and fats for some birds that infrequently visit feeders. Thrashers, thrushes, creepers, wrens, some warblers and some of the smaller sparrows will search diligently for small bits of peanut at your feeders or on the ground.
I continually ask my bird seed supplier for peanut kernels but to no avail. I’ve thought of labelling their peanut hearts barrel with a glossy photo of a starling with the caption “Feed me my favorite” but have decided on the soft sell instead. I’ll bet that there is a “not for human consumption grade” peanut out there just waiting to feed a hungry titmouse. In the meantime, try adding peanuts to your feeding menu. Wildlife will appreciate the occasional special snack and I can guarantee that you’ll be entertained by their visits.
For a Backyard Wildlife Habitat information packet, contact the National Wildlife Federation, Dept. BN, 1412 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-2266.
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