Whether At The Feeder Or At The Seed Head

July 9, 2026

To many birds, Sunflower seeds (Helianthus), whether at the bird feeder or directly from the seed head of the flower, are the best.

This a Goldfinch (Spinus tristis), enjoying Sunflower seeds directly from the seed head. How more fresh can you get?

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Brenda Clements Jones

Brenda is a certified Virginia Master Naturalist, a Habitat Defender for Shenandoah National Park, and a devoted fan of Mother Nature. She lives in a cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park, and hikes up to the higher elevations of her mountain often to see what nature is up to. Her constant hiking companion is a camera that captures nature as it unfolds through the seasons. It’s her goal to share the natural world around her through her photographs.