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Situating a nest box. So you have bought a nest box in a bid to lure more feathered friends into your garden but are now unsure exactly where you should place the box? If so, your in the right place - see below for our handy guide to situating your new nest box. Situating A Nest Box How High? Different species of birds like to nest at different levels, but most common garden birds will feel comfortable and safe at somewhere between two and four metres. …

The dawn chorus is a truly wonderful thing. Written about and romanticised for generations, it is often the best thing about waking up. But why do birds sing? And what do all the different chirrups mean? Let's find out! Why Do Birds Sing? Essentially, birds use a mixture of songs and calls to communicate with other birds. More often than not, birds sing most frequently in the morning. Male birds are mainly responsible for the dawn chorus. They ar …

Bird friendly garden. Although many of us leave bird food in our gardens to attract birds there are many other ways to attract lots of birds to your garden. Natural Bird Food Although we are all accustomed to birds eating the bird food, we leave out for them, what we call bird food is only part of their diet. Bird food includes a wide variety of items birds consume in the ‘wild’. This is mostly insects, seeds, fruits, and berries. Some species may have a favourite food item …

Whilst it is commonly assumed birds of prey eat small mammals, most British raptors have a very varied diet and eat a range of prey, including garden birds. What Do Birds of Prey Eat According to the RSPB, birds of prey in the UK are a set of birds with hooked bills and can vary in size from smaller birds such as the Sparrowhawk to the white-tailed eagle. Birds of prey are notable for catching live prey – other types of bird, such as crows will eat ‘meat’ but this is usually …

Feed birds on a budget. Love feeding birds but don’t have a lot of money to spend? Here are some of our top thrifty tips for bird feed on a budget. Bird Food On A Budget Buy In Bulk Without a doubt, the easiest way to feed birds on a budget is by buying bird food in bulk. Although your initial outlay may be higher, it saves so much money in the long run. Supermarkets and pet shops can be expensive when it comes to bird food and if you are making routine trips to keep …

Feeding birds in springtime. Birds appreciate food year-round as food shortages can occur at any time, according to the weather. In spring, bird behaviour is quite different as birds are moulting, searching for mates, building nests, and then later rearing young birds. With that in mind, should you change your bird feed in the spring? Changing Bird Feed In Spring Everyone knows to feed birds in winter – cold weather means a shortage of natural foods, but did you know that te …

Nesting material for birds. In recent years there has been a trend for people to leave out nesting materials for birds to use in the springtime. We all love helping our feathered friends by feeding them and providing nest boxes, but do we need to provide them with nesting materials? The short answer is not really – birds are perfectly capable of building nests on their own. Some birds are even exceptionally talented in this area. But it doesn’t hurt to help, right? In this blog, we will l …

Are peanuts good for wildlife. Peanuts for birds are an excellent source of energy and essential fats for birds. It isn’t just our feathered friends that love peanuts too – other wildlife will also be tempted to your garden by peanuts. However, there are many myths surrounding peanuts, which may lead some people to think they’re a bad food altogether. Like any other food, peanuts should be fed in moderation and with care. This blog covers everything you need to know about feeding birds and wil …

Feeding squirrels. There is no doubt that squirrels are incredibly cute and there are plenty of people who love to see the bushy-tailed critters in their garden. If you’re one of these people you may be wondering what you should and shouldn’t feed squirrels. Read on for our squirrel feeding guide. What Food Do Squirrels Like? The natural diet of the grey squirrel consists of plant shoots, bulbs, acorns, nuts and roots. They’re mostly vegetarian but have been known to take bird eggs. They’re not …

Whilst bread isn’t bad for birds, it isn’t the best food to feed wild birds, there are much better options when it comes to helping your feathery garden friends. Is Bread Bad For Birds? Bread isn’t ‘bad’ for birds, but it isn’t good either. Bread doesn’t really have much nutritional value for a bird, being low in both essential proteins and fats. Elements that are key to a nutritious diet for wild birds. So, although you can feed bread to birds in your garden, you probably shouldn’t do it regul …