The house sparrow is on a short list of birds that most folks that feed birds would rather not visit their feeders.  There are, however, seed mixes that house sparrows seem to relish more than others do.  A good example of this is house relish mixed seed blends that contain high percentages of fillers such as cracked corn, wheat, milo, rye, and oats.

       Instead of feeding these mixes, opt for blends that include high percentages of sunflower seeds, millet, and safflower seeds. House sparrows usually sparingly eat these blends.

       Since there is no foolproof mix that will be ignored by house sparrows, you may have to stop feeding to deter them.  This will force house sparrows to forage for food elsewhere.