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It is no secret that bird food can attract not only birds. This blog aims to highlight everything you need to know about bird food and other animals. Bird seed can bring rare and beautiful flying visitors to your garden throughout the year, however it can also attract pests such as mice, squirrels and even rats. However, there are plenty of steps you can take to make sure you keep vermin away from your garden and birds can enjoy their food without the risk of onlooking animals stealing …

The simple answer to this is no, birds will in fact feed at any time of day. Although there are times throughout the year that you may notice your garden is most active. This blog aims to highlight the specific feeding times in which you may spot the most variety in your flying friends. Do Birds Have A Specific Feeding Time Throughout The Year? Despite a common misconception that birds don’t require feeding during summer when natural food sources are in abundance, birds …

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 …