Does anyone know anything about cardinals or winter birds in North East Oklahoma?

Question

I'm doing a science fair project and would like to specify a specific species to make it simpler. I need to know how to attract birds of only that species. However, any information would be appreciated and helpful.

Answer 1

If you are interested in attracting Cardinals and not a lot of other species, try Safflower Seed. Cardinals seem quite fond of them, but other birds not so much. Another bird you can try to attract in NE Oklahoma is the American Goldfinch. They like thistle seed. You can get a special feeder that only allows finches to eat due to the size of the holes in the feeder. The only other birds you would get at a thistle feeder would be House Finches and Pine Siskins. To attract Gold Finches tie a yellow ribbon to the feeder.

Answer 2

I'm sure a birdfeeder with sunflower seeds would attract some cardinals and other winter birds. It all depends what you're studying.

This site has a lot of basic information on birds:

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/programs/AllAboutBirds/

This site has very detailed lists of what species birdwatchers are seeing in your specific region at what time of year:

www.ebird.org