Question: are nuts bad for birds?
Answer: Peanuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds and other nuts are natural, nutritious, energy foods for many birds, especially woodpeckers, jays, chickadees, and nuthatches. Nuts are more expensive than sunflower seeds. ... But squirrels and chipmunks love nuts, too, so nut feeders must be as squirrel-resistant as possible.