These seeds are a lot cheaper than others I have tried to buy, and my husband and I haven't boughten any other type since. We love to attract the natural wildlife in the area with these, and we have rebabilitated some injured birds with the help of these seeds as well.

Pros: Perfect for wild birds, squirrels eat them too

Cons: None

Living near a wetlands I have many many birds that come to visit. Cardinals, blue jays, sparrows, titmouse, finches, chickaddes, mourning doves....they all love the black oil sunflower seeds, as do the squirrels. Every Saturday it is on my list of things to buy.

Pros: Obviously Tasty -

Cons: None

These are great, especially for attracting cardinals. The squirrels will most likely get to them as well, unless you've got a very good squirrel-proof feeder. I personally like the fact that dropped seeds often germinate, so we end up with sunflowers in the yard.

Pros: Good for birds

Cons: Squirrels will go after them

Lots of birds like black oil sunflower seeds in feeders. The shells are messy though and when seeds drop to the ground, they sprout. I get the kind without shells instead. It costs a bit more but you are getting all nuts and there is no waste or sprouting.

Pros: Appeals to a wide variety of birds

Cons: Messy

We have a lot of birds, live on a large wooded plot and keep birdfeeders filled all winter long right by a small pond outside our window. Birds provide a lovely view even in the Cold MN winters. We go through a lot of this seed. Never had a problem with it.

Pros: Good feed

Cons: Goes quick