Nyger Seed

A great source of seeds for wild birds is from the Nyger seed, also known as niger or Nigella Sativa. This small black seed is native to Western Asia and has been used as a food source by humans for thousands of years. In fact, it was once referred to as “Black cumin” in the ancient world, because they used it similarly to cumin but with a more bitter taste. Read on to discover more about this kind of seed and how you can use it in your yard as an excellent source of food for wild birds.