Safflower bird seed

Safflower has had many uses throughout history including being used in dyes for thousands of years, and as a health supplements more recently. One of its most recent new found uses is in bird seed.  Almost all high quality bird seeds contain safflower seed because of the birds it attracts and the animals is doesn't attract. Although it has benefits, safflower bird seed is also usually more expensive than other brands or types of bird seed. For some reason bird seeds containing safflower seem to not attract squirrels, which can make up for a major percentage of the population feeding at the bird feeder.  Safflower seeds also do not attract starlings or grackles which are often not what birdwatchers want to see. This could actually end up saving the costumer money in the end because less food is being wasted on squirrels, and the starlings and grackles. In fact, cardinals love safflower seed which is partly why bird seeds across North America have started using it so much.
So basically Safflower bird seed

-repels squirrels, grackles, and starlings
-is more expensive that other brands, but could end up being cheaper in the long run
-attracts cardinals

Safflower also has many other uses such as dye and health supplements. Thanks for reading about Safflower bird seed!