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You’re Losing Birds Silently—Could Seeds in Bird Food Be the Cause? You might not realize it, but your backyard birds could be vanishing quietly—without you even noticing. If you’ve noticed fewer feathered visitors or fewer birds feeding at your station, the answer might lie in what’s inside your bird food: the seeds. Certain seed types, preparation methods, or lack of nutritional balance are silently undermining bird populations. This article explores how seeds in bird food could be contributing to declining feeding activity, health issues, and even population drops—what experts are calling a “silent crisis” among backyard birds. --- ### Why Seed Quality Matters More Than You Think