Yes, you can throw bird seed out on the ground. Many birds will eat seed on the ground. But it could become messy, attract pests, and harm the birds if not done with some planning and forethought.

Safflower seeds deter squirrels and bully birds, but many beloved songbirds will still come to your backyard bird feeders.

recently gained approval for its Avipel bird repellent from the Environmental ... It deters birds from eating corn seeds because the animals experience immediate, harmless digestive repellency.