How to squirrel-proof your bird feeders
A bird feeder is a must in any garden, especially in winter months, when food sources for our feathered friends are scarce. But sometimes birds have uninvited dinner...
How to help garden birds when it’s cold
Brrr! Is it just us or is it starting to get cold outside?
When it’s chilly, we wrap up warm, knock up the thermostat and put the kettle on...
Guide to window bird feeders
You don’t need a large garden to feed birds. With a stick-on window bird feeder you can enjoy watching them from the comfort of your own home. A...
Top 10 Facts About Bullfinches
Bullfinches are relatively recent users of garden feeders, having been drawn in by sunflower and niger seeds, and their unmistakable bright pink breast and cheeks make the bullfinch...
How to attract birds to your feeding station
Give birds a welcome boost by feeding them a selection of nuts, seeds, suet, and mealworms – then sit back and enjoy watching them thrive in your garden....
Guide to Mealworms
They may not be everyone’s go-to bird food of choice, but mealworms are a fantastic food packed full of all the nutrients your garden birds need to survive....
Why wild birds love sunflower hearts
Birds love to snack on sunflower seed hearts even more than we humans do. And for finches, blackbirds, starlings, thrushes, siskins and even robins, the high fat and...
What is aflatoxin?
Peanuts are a favourite treat for many a finch or tit, but unless they are harvested and stored properly they can be at risk of aflatoxin infection. You...
6 things to know about garden bird suet
For many, garden bird suet is a regular purchase. It comes in many forms and is a staple of the bird feeding station, but like anything bird...
How to attract more birds to your garden – tips from...
A combination of bird food, fresh water and shelter are a good way to encourage local birds to visit your garden. But if you’re looking for tried-and-tested advice...