Birds of a Feather: Wild Bird Feed in Indiana

Bird watching is a sport enjoyed by thousands of people young and old. There’s nothing like taking a pair of binoculars and a few bags of wild bird feed out into the woods while you think about nothing but the glorious colors and varieties of the birds in nature. If you’re lucky enough, you might get a close up look at one of the many species of birds that dwell in the fertile grounds of this Hoosier state.

There are countless species of wild birds in the great state of Indiana alone! You are likely to see a brand new bird during each of your bird watching expeditions. Three of the most common and unique species known to Indiana include: the American Goldfinch, the Northern Mockingbird and, of course, the famous Indiana Cardinal.

American Goldfinch

The American Goldfinch is identified by its striking yellow feathers, in contrast to the white and black striped pattern on their wings. The American Goldfinch enjoys snacking on seeds and grasses and is the official state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington. Like many birds, male American Goldfinches have much brighter feathers than their female counterparts. You can usually find the American Goldfinch flying over a meadow or other grassy areas.

Northern Mockingbird

The Northern Mockingbird is small, slender, and covered in light gray feathers. What the Mockingbird doesn’t have colors, it makes up for in its vibrant personality and loud melody which it sings and chirps everywhere it goes. The Northern Mockingbird sings in a nearly endless fashion, all through the day, night, and even into the early hours of the morning. While its song may seem whimsical, the Northern Mockingbird is actually rather aggressive, intimidating any other bird that steps foot, or wing, onto their territory. If you have the Northern Mockingbird in mind for your bird-watching festivities, bring along plenty of wild bird feed and be prepared for a LOT of singing!

Indiana Cardinal

Here in Indiana, we may be a little bit biased when asked about our favorite kind of bird. The Indiana Cardinal has served as the State Bird for the last 83 years, and its bright red feathers and loud, clear chirps distinguish it from many other species of birds found in Indiana. The Indiana Cardinal is usually about 8-9 inches long and snacks on insects, berries, nuts, corn, and wild bird feed. Humorously, Indiana Cardinals are actually attracted to mirrors and their own reflections. Perhaps these creatures are admiring their extravagant coat of feathers!

Daily Family Farms

Here at Daily Family Farms, we want to help you prepare for all of your bird-watching adventures! We offer our specialized corn feed that can be used in bird feeders, bird houses, and bird-watching expeditions! Our corn feed is weather resistant, which means that you can store it outside or use it during any season! If you’re ready to start your bird-watching adventures with Daily’s wild bird feed, just call (812) 371-5644.