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Avian Influenza, otherwise called Bird Flu, is a situation that many of us are well aware of now. Cascading through England and the rest of the world, bird flu has caused some detrimental effects on bird species globally. At Kennedy Wild Bird Food, we pride ourselves on offering expert knowledge and guidance on the latest bird and wildlife updates. Since we last updated you, there have been new findings and updates with bird flu - so we’re here to give you the most recent updates. Thi …

Nesting Season is Approaching: Don't go Encroaching Nesting season in the UK is an exciting time of year! Watching birds build their homes and take care of their young is a great way to connect with nature. The season usually runs from March to august but there is no legally defined nesting season. During “nesting season”, it's important to be aware of the needs of all types of birds and observe their behaviour from a distance. This includes avoiding disturbing their nests and keeping …

When we see baby birds, it’s most commonly a fledgling as they’re slightly more grown, more independent, and require less help. They’re the opposite of nestling birds, which require help if they’re found outside of their nest, as it’s best to monitor them from afar. It’s a normal aspect of their development for fledglings to be unable to take flight for a short while so don’t worry – not unless you can physically see that it’s injured or ill. Every nesting season, many animal c …

Autumn is one of the best times to feed birds. The right feeds can help birders to attract a wide variety of birds, both local species and migrating ones, to their backyard banquet. The only issue is that there can be misconceptions regarding bird feeding during the autumnal months. One of the main misconceptions is that giving birds a steady food source will make disrupt migration patterns or they’ll come to depend solely upon bird feeders. However, that’s not true. And that’s …

Seeing birds visit your garden, is the best way for avid bird watchers to get up close and personal with their favourite flying friends. However, what is the advantages of feeding birds in your garden? This blog aims to uncover some of the top benefits that feeding birds in your garden has to offer and exactly why, even if you're not particularly a bird lover, you should do it. Benefits Of Feeding Birds In Your Garden There are several specific benef …

This blog is the ultimate best bird feeder guide. Sure, you may know what to feed your garden birds, but do you know how? We, at Kennedy Wild Bird Food, have put together a guide to help you choose the best bird feeder for your garden. The Guide To The Best Bird Feeder When choosing the most suitable bird feeder for you, you must consider what bird food you are using and what specific bird species are visiting your garden. Need a hand identifying your garden visi …

The Robin, one of the UK’s favourite birds, is specifically spotted around Christmas. Easy to identify with its red face and breast, Robins can be heard singing all year round. Robins live across the UK and can be spotted all year round; however, outside of the summer months, they are most likely to visit your gardens. Robins eat a wide variety of foods, however, like with any bird breed, they have their favourites! In this blog, we discuss the best bird feed for Robins. You ca …

Bird feeders provide wild birds with an accessible and reliable food source (providing, of course, the feeder is topped up regularly!) Bird feeders are also an excellent accessory for your yard, garden or allotment, helping nature, encouraging wildlife and allowing you to spot and get to know the wild birds that visit your feeder. Different types of bird feeders are designed to attract different types of birds and also to hold specific types of bird feed. In this blog, we’ll g …

If you regularly feed the wild birds that visit your garden, you’ll want to make sure you never run out of bird feed. This means you’ll need to find a safe and convenient way to store your bird food supply to keep it fresh and easily to hand when it’s time to top up your bird feeders. If you want to know what is the best bird food storage container, read on and we’ll share our top tips on how to keep your wild bird food in tip-top condition. Problems From Incorrectly Stored Bird Food …

The height of summer is upon us, and with the (hopeful) summer weather in the UK, comes a variety of flying garden visitors. This blog aims to explore everything you should be expecting with British garden birds this summer. British Garden Birds: Summer Highlights will work to uncover some of the breeds of birds you will see and our top tips when it comes to feeding and protecting them. What Birds You Will See This Summer The lighter nights, warmer temperatures …