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Tenielle Jordison

American Robins Go Crazy for This 1 Superfood That’s Probably Sitting in Your Pantry – Put It in Your Bird Feeder and They’ll Visit All Winter Long

American robin perching on pine tree in snow.

American robins are often a lot less spotted in domestic gardens in winter. This is because at this time of year, their diets switch from being seed-heavy to fruit-centric, so they're less likely to go for seed mixes in bird feeders. But, there is one food you can add to your bird feeder to attract these charming birds to your yard: raisins.

It's actually one of the easiest ways to care for robins in winter. I've personally used this sort of product in my bird feeder and watched so many robins come and visit – though it should be noted they're European robins in my UK garden, but they have very similar needs and diets to American robins, also seeking fruit in the winter months.

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