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Wildlife and Wellbeing Wildlife and wellbeing. We all know how relaxing and soothing it can be to sit in our gardens or the local park and simply watch the world go by. Well now, a study from Exeter University has proven that taking a few minutes out of your day to watch wildlife, actually has a huge positive effect on your mental health! Watching Birds Can Help You Maintain Good Mental Health Taking just a few minutes out of your hectic daily routine to relax and unwind can have a dramatic eff …

Summer bird feeding tips Feeding birds in the summer. With the temperature on the rise, and the evenings staying light till 10pm, summer can be the most rewarding season to have a delicious bird buffet in your garden. With these summer birdwatching tips from Kennedy Wild Bird Food, we will help you attract a varied flock to your back garden. But first, let’s debunk a common myth. Should you feed birds in the summer? A common, completely untrue belief is that feeding birds in the summer will mak …

Birdwatching as a hobby Birdwatching is the perfect hook for getting all ages interested in nature, simply because birds are absolutely everywhere. Once you have mastered observing and feeding birds in your own garden, you might find yourself itching to get out exploring. If you have children, why not take them to a local park. Alternatively, why not check out one of these fantastic birdwatching days out in the UK? At Kennedy Wild Bird Food, we put together this handy infographic to help ease y …

What are sunflower hearts? Sunflower Hearts bird food is the preferred seed for wild birds more than any other bird seed, making them a must-have in your gardens all year round. Being husk free also means they are waste free, which is why we love them in our gardens. But, more importantly, why do birds love sunflower seeds? And what keeps them coming back for more throughout the year? Kennedy is back with another bird food guide to show you why our sunflower hearts are the ultimate bird …

Why Use Niger Seeds as Bird Food? Niger seeds are a firm favourite for wild birds, but what do we actually know about this small and exotic seed? If you’re new to this type of premium bird food, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to this seed and look at why you should start using it in your garden. Read on to learn more Niger or nyjer - What's the Difference? To be honest, no one has really agreed on what the correct term is. Niger, nijer, nyjer or thistle seed are the main variations, but i …

How to protect your garden from animals  Garden pests. What can a wildlife loving gardener do when their peaceful haven has been taken over by rabbits, squirrels, cats and other furry creatures who like to cause mayhem? Your first reaction might be to turn into Elmer Fudd. However, we have some better natural alternatives. How to deter squirrels The best defense is a good offence holds true when it comes to squirrels. Of course, you can still use squirrel-proof feeders to stop them stealing …

Big garden birdwatching results Big garden birdwatching results. Results from the RSPB say that nearly 500,000 people took part in this year's Big Garden Birdwatch, which is certainly a staggering number of birds counted. Both the RSPB and us here at Kennedy Wild Bird Food want to say a huge thanks for giving nature a home. Overall, we’ve seen an increase in the number of birds visiting our gardens this year. A prime example was the amount of starling witnessed in gardens. This year, 50% of gar …

Easter egg hunt for the kids A childrens Easter egg hunt with a twist. Bird eggs and nests are a fascinating part of ornithology  Did you know that house sparrows are a messy bunch who make their nests with pretty much anything they can pull together? On the other hand, robins are tidy and their beautiful nests consist of twigs, grass mosses and lichen, all carefully woven together. With Easter on the horizon, and nesting season well underway, we thought it would be the perfect time to share our …

Mealworms - What are the benefits? Birds love insects, and adding meal worms to your feeder is simpler than you think. Whether live  or dried mealworms, these insects will be a nutritious snack that will be adored by hungry nestlings and breeding birds. By feeding them as a bird food source you will be unleashing an entirely new method of attracting different birds to your garden. Mealworms for birds can provide a whole host of nutritious value to your garden and help birds to find important n …

Updated Jan 2023 Lowest Price Quality Bird Food in the UK Recently we released our bird food price comparison chart to show all of our customers that they are getting the best deal on all of their bird food purchases. The response we have had has been fantastic! Whilst you will recognise some of these bird food suppliers before, our infographic showed that it doesn’t necessarily mean they are giving you the best price for your wild bird food. This article will go into further detail about our p …