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Sunflower Chips

Sunflower chips are sunflower seeds without the hulls (shells) and are hands down the most popular seed available. They come in either a medium grind or finely ground. There are advantages for you and for the birds. Since there is no shell there is less mess under the feeder and if it falls to the ground it will not grow. The birds love this seed and it is easier for the birds to eat. Even some insectivores will eat chips.

Attracts

Woodpeckers, mockingbirds, wrens, chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, goldfinches, house finches, grosbeaks, sparrows, bluebirds, juncos, jays, quail, turkey, doves, pigeons and squirrel

Use in these feeders

tube, hopper, hanging platform, ground platform

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	I'm lucky to have a lot of trees in my yard many of which are native to this area. I have one very large one that grows close to the house - a big kahuna that produces lots of acorns in certain years. This year, they're everywhere. Dropping on the cars in the driveway, hitting the roof. There are more acorns here than I've ever seen... continue reading ...

East Bay Times Article

Attracting birds and bees to our yards and gardens is simple, if we provide what they like and need.

Joanie Smith, owner of East Bay Nature in Walnut Creek, says there are five essential elements for success — water, food, cover, nesting and safety.

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