Oven-fry meatballs for a crisp texture and shorter cooking time. Heat the oven to 425 F. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in an oven-safe, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until shimmering. Brown one side of the meatballs; then turn them in the pan using tongs.
In nature, finches eat a diet that mostly comprises seeds. This has led some keepers to believe that finches can thrive on just seeds, but such a limited diet is no more healthy for a finch than an all-cheese diet would be for a person.
Feeding Habits-What Do Cardinals Eat. The adults food consist of insects, spiders, wild fruits, berries, and weed seeds. In winter, Cardinals eat more seeds and berries since insects are few. Preferring to perch while eating at bird feeders, the ideal bird feeder for them is a hopper style. Favorite seed types are, Black-oil Sunflower seed and Safflower seed. You can see what these seeds looks like here: Seed Types.