Will Birds Eat Your Fescue Seed?

Birds rarely consume enough fescue seed to ruin a seeding. At typical overseeding rates (~1 million seeds per 1,000 sq ft), it would take an Hitchcockian flock to make a dent. University of Georgia turf specialist Clint Waltz confirms the risk is minimal. If you're still concerned, lightly rake seed into the soil or cover with a thin layer of straw. But generally, just seed at the recommended rate and water consistently—birds won't be a significant factor.