
How to Attract Cardinals: Feeders, Cover & Water
Attract cardinals with a platform or hopper feeder, dense shrubs for cover, and water. Feed at dawn and dusk — here's the full habitat setup.
Hilly Shore Labs3 min·July 19, 2026
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Attract cardinals with a platform or hopper feeder, dense shrubs for cover, and water. Feed at dawn and dusk — here's the full habitat setup.

Cardinals love black-oil sunflower and safflower seeds, plus peanuts, cracked corn, berries, and summer insects. Here's exactly what to feed them.