Sunflower Seeds & Hearts

Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of energy for birds and they are also loved by a wide variety of different garden birds. If you want to attract more birds to your garden, sunflower seeds are at the top of the bird seed list as they are so popular.

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    Premium Sunflower Hearts

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    • High-quality: are of the finest bakery grade, with an additional clean and filter
    • Energising: rich in oil for that beneficial boost
    • Versatile: enjoyed by every bird that will visit your garden
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    Classic Sunflower Hearts

    From £4.20
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    • Extra value: the same great nutrition at a more competitive price
    • Nutritious: the same high-oil bakery grade seeds with just a few more broken bits
    • Well-liked: universally enjoyed by garden birds in feeders, bird tables or scattered on the ground
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    Choice Black Sunflower Seeds

    From £4.15
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    • Caring: specifically selected seed crop for higher oil content
    • Popular: loved by a multitude of garden visitors
    • Nutritious superfood: rich in oil, protein and energy
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    Large Striped Sunflower Seeds

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    • Popular: loved by squirrels and large birds
    • Nutritious: packed full of protein and energy
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Sunflower seeds are popular worldwide, having overtaken peanuts as the go-to choice for bird food. High in essential oils, they provide an important energy source for birds of all shapes and sizes.

A vital source of calories

Sunflower hearts and seeds are full of vital calories and oil that will support the vitality and health of the birds that visit your garden. Sunflower seeds are great for larger birds, whilst sunflower hearts are well suited to the smaller feathered friends in your garden. As sunflower hearts don’t have a hard shell that needs removing they are perfect for smaller birds like blackbirds, robins and dunnocks.

Sunflower seeds and hearts with Ark Wildlife

At Ark, we know how important it is to you that the food and treats you give to the wildlife in your garden is the highest possible quality. The sunflower seeds and hearts on offer are specially selected to ensure that they are top-notch, and haven’t been impacted by shifts in climate. Offered at competitive prices, you can be sure that the birds in your garden are getting the best Ark Wildlife has to offer.

Multiple options for different needs

We offer a variety of different sunflower seeds and hearts packed full of essential oils to fuel the birds in your garden. Considered a superfood for birds, black sunflower seeds and premium hearts are exceptionally rich in oil, protein and energy.

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What birds eat sunflower seeds?

Most varieties of garden bird enjoy sunflower seeds, but some of the most common species that you may see eating them include blackbirds, house sparrows, blackcaps, blue tits, great tits, greenfinches, nuthatch, chaffinches, wood pigeons, and robins.

Why aren't the birds eating my sunflower seeds?

There's no reason why the birds in your garden shouldn't be eating your sunflower seeds. However, other factors- like your feeder being too high or too low- could be impacting where the birds choose to feed. It may also be because there is a better variety of food available nearby. We encourage you to have a variety of seeds, nuts and berries that you consistently replenish, to ensure that you have an attractive food offering to birds in your area.

How to store sunflower seeds for birds?

Sunflower seeds should be stored in an air-tight container, in a cool dark area. This will keep moisture out and prevent damp and mould, extending the shelf life of your sunflower seeds.

How to prepare sunflower seeds for birds?

Straight sunflower seeds need no preparation: they come ready to use and can be instantly added to your bird feeder, providing a nutritious treat to the birds in your garden.

How do birds eat sunflower seeds?

Birds eat sunflower seeds in a variety of ways. Some species will break the shell on the seeds using their beaks, whilst others like blackbirds and robins can only access sunflower seeds with the shells removed. These are called sunflower hearts and consist solely of the edible sunflower seed kernel.

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