Black Sunflower Seeds

Black sunflower seeds have thin shells and a high oil content, making them one of the most energy-rich whole seeds you can offer garden birds. Finches and tits crack them open with ease, and they're a reliable favourite at feeders through every season. A great-value staple for any feeding station, on their own or added to a seed mix.

Key features:

• High in natural oils for energy
• Thin shells, easy for small birds to crack
• Great value as an everyday staple
• Suitable for seed feeders, bird tables and ground trays
• Attracts greenfinches, chaffinches, blue tits, great tits and house sparrows

Greenfinches and chaffinches favour black sunflower seeds, cracking the shells with their strong beaks. Blue tits, great tits and coal tits fly in to take a seed at a time, and house sparrows often feed in busy groups. Nuthatches may visit gardens near mature trees.

Black sunflower seeds are rich in oil and protein, giving birds energy to keep warm through cold nights and supporting healthy feathers during moult. Their thin shells mean birds use less effort to reach the kernel.

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Q1. Where and how much should I feed?
Use in a seed feeder, or scatter on a bird table or ground tray, and place about two metres from a hedge or shrub. Birds leave the husks behind, so place feeders over a patio or path that's easy to sweep. Start with a handful or two a day and top up as it's cleared.

Q2. How do I store it and keep feeders clean?
Store in a cool, dry, airtight container, out of reach of rodents. Sweep up husks under feeders regularly. Clean feeders and tables every week or two with hot soapy water or a wildlife-safe disinfectant.