There is nothing quite like seeing a bright red Cardinal in the yard! Cardinals are a perennial favorite of backyard birders. Thankfully, they are fairly easy to attract! Make sure to get a tray, hopper, or tube feeder that has large perching room. Cardinals need plenty of space to land and feed. Cardinals have a preference for safflower seed and will also readily eat black oil sunflower, sunflower hearts, striped sunflower, and our Cardinal Elite blend which includes all of these ingredients.