How do I attract cardinal birds?

Answer by  petpal (136)

Many pet stores and home improvement stores sell bird seed specifically designed to attract colorful birds, such as Cardinals, Blue Jays, and Orioles. Cardinals also like thick areas of bushes and trees to nest in, so having these things in your yard will increase your chances of attracing them to your home.

Answer by  ramoskenneth285 (631)

Get some platform feeder or tray that have enough space for large birds. Put some foods like black oil sunflower seeds, peanuts, nut kernels,or dried foods like raisins and apple.You can also consider some fruits and vegetables for them like watermelon, squash and cantaloupe. Mealworm are best when the who feeds are young cardinals.Young cardinals appear especially in spring.

Answer by  wantnot (305)

Cardinals are very fond of safflower seed, which can be found in pet stores. You can also buy seed mix especially made for cardinals which contains safflower seed and dried fruit. Put a pan of water out for them, too.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Do a net search on them and find out what their favorite food is and put it out they will come right in for you if you have any around.