Offer Hard-Shelled Seeds

When setting up your bird feeder, choose a seed mix that cardinals will enjoy. Cardinals have strong cone-shaped beaks that are perfect for breaking through seeds with hard shells. Some popular choices include sunflower seeds and safflower seeds. Using a blend of hard-shelled seeds is the best way to attract cardinals.

Provide Water

Placing a bird bath near the thick plants and bird feeder can increase your chances of cardinals visiting. Birds love having a bird bath to drink from and splash around in. Having at least one or two bird baths nearby is ideal for cardinals.

The Sounds of Cardinals are Beautiful

Not only are cardinals gorgeous birds, but their songs and calls are fascinating. These stunning red birds appear across North America year-round, but their sounds are most common in the spring and early summer.

If you want to hear the sounds of cardinals more often, attract them to your yard by planting thick foliage and providing bird feeders they’ll enjoy. Then, you’ll get to admire their bold red feathers while listening to their songs.