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Saving the Curlew. The UK has many birds that are becoming endangered and facing extinction. Luckily there are things we can do to help with saving the Curlew and making it easier for them to survive in difficult locations. What Is A Curlew? A Curlew is a European water bird that can be found in the UK. They are part of a group of birds known as waders because of how they prefer to wade in shallow water. They can be found anywhere there is water in the UK but prefer the coas …

Feeding birds in summer. As the weather gets hotter and brighter you will likely see more and more birds are visiting your garden. If this is the case you may be wondering do birds need feeding through summer and what is the best way to do this. Do Birds Need Feeding Through Summer? Yes, birds need feeding all year round, but especially in summer when they are burning more energy. As we expand our cities and suburban areas out further into the countryside, there are fewer plants fo …

In summer it can be harder for wildlife to source water. All wildlife needs water for drinking and also to stay cool especially when it’s hot in summer and they are burning more energy. You can help local wildlife like birds, squirrels hedgehogs and more by making sure they have access to water. There are several ways you can provide water for these animals, but sometimes just placing a bowl of water out in your garden might not always be the safest option for some smaller creatures like …

If you enjoy feeding the birds or are thinking about getting a bird feeder then you might want to look at all the different options there are when it comes to buying bird food. Bird food comes in lots of different forms and varieties. Different birds like different types of food so you might want to consider this when planning what type of food you put out. Here at Kennedy Wild Bird Food, we have a range of different foods, including nuts, suet balls mealworms and seeds. We are esp …

If you enjoy feeding the birds in your garden or are thinking of starting, then you might be wondering what time of day is best. When you feed the birds can vary depending on the weather or time of year. Remember it’s important not to overfeed birds. As much you want to help them they still have to be able to survive on their own and we don’t want to disrupt the natural flow of things. Should I Feed The Birds In My Garden? There is nothing wrong with feeding the birds that v …

Over time you will see all sorts of birds visit your garden. This might even include birds of prey. Birds of prey are predators, they have a very varied diet and this sometimes includes other smaller birds. You might be wondering if birds of prey eat other birds and what does this mean for the garden birds that eat at your bird feeder? Here is what you need to know about birds of prey, how to protect the birds in your garden and whether or not you should feed birds of prey. What Is …

Here at Kennedy Wild Bird Food, we love to see the different types of birds our customer's spot in their gardens or local areas. Plus we get a lot of questions about bird identification, bird feeding, and customers sharing stories of birds they have seen with each other. Combining all of this in one place we now have a dedicated way for you to record all the birds you have spotted, access identification guides, view birds others have spotted in your area, and a handy A-Z of common birds i …

Top 10 garden birds 2021. Here are the top ten most commonly seen garden birds of 2021. The results were taken from the 2021 RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch event which runs each year and asks members of the public to survey and submit which types of birds are visiting their gardens. …

Grow sunflower seeds for birds. Looking for a fun activity for your and the kids, a way to increase birds in your garden, and get a cheap supply of bird food? Well, have you ever considered growing sunflowers? Sunflower seeds are extremely popular with birds, good for them, and the seeds are extremely easy to produce at home. Even those with a lack of a so-called ‘green thumb’ can grow sunflowers. Their ease makes them ideal for novices and children alike. Sunflowers …

Baby birds eat the same food their parents do – in the UK, for garden type birds this means insects, bugs, and seeds. How Garden Birds Feed Their Young Different birds will feed their young in different ways but if we’re specifically talking about garden birds, also commonly called songbirds, they all utilise the same method. Songbird chicks hatch completely helpless in their nests – they are unable to do anything except patiently wait to be fed by their parents. In some spe …