Birdfeeding is said to be one of the most popular activities in the U.S., probably because it's so easy and so easily rewarded. It's the perfect hobby for children, the elderly, and bird which means just about everyone
* '''Nutritional Pros and Cons of Birdfeeding'''
** '''Pro''': Sunflower seeds, peanuts, and beef fat are a feast for wild birds and often make the difference between life and death during a cold winter.
*** Seeds make the best highprotein meals for birds, who have high metabolisms and want calories, always more calories.
** '''Con''': Seeds can, however, create a dependence on unnatural foods (and promote the infiltration of unwanted species in a balanced environment).
* '''Birds of a Feather'''...Eat together? Different seeds attract different species of birds. This has led to the development of oriole feeders, hummingbird feeders, and manymagnificentlyhelpfulcharts that tell you how to lure, for example, goldfinches (niger seed) or mockingbirds (apples).
