Wagner's 57075 Safflower Seed, 5Pound Bag

wild birds came down in flocks when I put it out. They loved it, and I very much enjoyed the show. Cheap entertainment! So far I have not seen any flowers grow from lost seeds, but with all bird seeds (from experience) now I hang the feeder over the corner of the garden where I plant wild flowers. It is a lovely plant, I hope some do grow!

House Finches seem to live off this year around, like every day. My DIY Ring feeder captures mother finches feeding fledglings the safflower throughout the breeding season. Mourning Doves, Cardinals, and Catbirds (Catbirds believe it or not eat it whole) are regular consumers. Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, and Nuthatches also come in for it. Wrens like to root around in it, maybe they find little bugs. Best of all, House Sparrows and Starlings detest it. The hulls do not make too much of a mess and seem to disintegrate in the lawn fast. Wagner has something going on with this seed, highly recommended, especially if you want to feed but have House Sparrow or Starling pressures.

Wow. No squirrels, nor black birds since I have been using these seeds. What a relief. It attracts many beautiful birds.

I’ve been really happy with Wagner’s safflower seed. The seed size is nice and consistent, and it fits well in my bird feeder without any issues. The texture of the seed is also great—it’s clean, dry, and not dusty or crumbly, which makes it easy to pour and tells me it’s fresh and good quality. I also really like the size of the kernels compared to what I find locally. It is a little more expensive than buying it in-store, but in my opinion the quality and consistency of the seed make it worth it. More importantly, the birds seem to love it—especially the finches and mourning doves. I’ve definitely noticed more activity from them since switching to this seed. One of the biggest benefits for me is that it has helped reduce the number of black birds around my feeder, which had become a bit of a problem lately. It’s a great option if you’re trying to attract smaller, desirable birds while discouraging others. Overall, the quality is solid, and it does exactly what I was hoping for.

Squirrels do not like this seed.