thistle seed

Goldfinch feeder fill

Thistle seed is the seed of thistle plants, prized as bird food.

The high oil content makes it especially attractive to finches, chickadees, and other small songbirds.

Sold commercially as nyjer or niger seed, it's a staple for backyard bird feeders: Fill the thistle seed feeder before the goldfinches arrive.

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bird feeder seed preferences

thistle seedsunflower seed

Edible bloom kernel

millet · peanuts · cracked corn · suet · corn

seed size and type

thistle seedsunflower seed

Edible bloom kernel

pumpkin seed · corn kernel · acorn · walnut · peanut

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thistle, seed, thistles, thistly, seeds, seeded, seeding, seeder, seedless

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G