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The biggest birding events of 2017 The biggest birding events 2017. With the lack of clear information online about Britain's biggest birding events. Kennedy Wild Bird Food have decided to list some of the more notable ones, so you won’t miss out on exploring the hobby you love. Here are our top 3: British Bird Fair - Egleton, Rutland  (19th - 21st August) Let’s start with the biggest international birding event of the year. With 25,000 visitors each year, and packed full of exhibitors and speci …

How To Make Lard Cakes For Your Birds Make your own lard cakes. Birds love fat balls and lard cakes this time of year. It’s the perfect treat to provide them with energy and warmth. Best of all, they don’t always have to be bought. If you have a spare 10 minutes, you can use all sorts of kitchen scraps such as porridge oats, grated cheese and peanuts. Just mix it up with some suet or lard and leave in the fridge for a couple of hours”. However, if you can't find the time, we are at hand with o …

How to treat your garden birds this Christmas A berry merry Christmas. As you decorate your house with twinkly lights and tinsel, spare a thought for our british garden birds who don’t share our same Christian traditions. But this doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have a festive celebration. At Kennedy Wild Bird Food, we have come up with a whole bunch of ingenious and festive ideas for your garden to help the wildlife. While they may not be as impressive as a dancing Father Christmas or a dazzling re …

Finding an injured garden bird is one of those things that’s bound to happen eventually, especially if you have a garden full of delicious bird food and bird feeders. But deciding what to do when you stumble across one can be a tricky decision indeed. What to do with an injured bird in the UK Should you take the bird in to protect it from harm? Do you know what to feed an injured bird? How do you know how injured the bird is? Our infographic covers these areas in detail, as well as the following …

Looking after the birds during the cold months A guide on looking after the birds during the cold months. As winter approaches, the climate becomes harsher. Luckily, we have wooly jumpers and electric blankets to keep us warm. Unfortunately, our British garden birds don’t have the same luxury and the change in climate can have a huge effect on wildlife, especially our feathered friends. Why is Winter Feeding so Important? The cold weather means that birds burn more energy trying to keep themselv …

Great family walks Great family walks. With Autumn here and Winter right around the corner, there is certainly a chill in the air. But don’t let that put you off exploring the great British outdoors. Grab your woolly hat, scarf and wellies and enjoy five of our best family walks in the UK, to make this winter one to remember. The Giant's Causeway, County Antrim   World famous for it’s columns of layered basalt, The Giant Causeways needs no introduction. Forged as the result of a volcanic erupti …

Storing bird feed properly will give you peace of mind that you are doing the best you can to keep your garden visitors happy. It will also help you stay organised when placing out different bird seeds for your various bird feeders. Here are some of the best tips when it comes to storing feed. Fresh Bird Seed Start off with a fresh bag of bird feed. If possible, on arrival or in the shop try and examine the seed to see if there are any signs of mould, damage, etc. Seed often comes directly …

Pumpkin bird feeder Pumpkin bird feeder. Whilst we are handing out chocolate and sweets to strangers’ children just because they’ve knocked on our door in a scary outfit, your regular feathered visitors might not see what all the fuss is about. To make sure they don’t feel left out, get them involved with their own Halloween themed bird feeder! Where do I Start? If you’re thinking “I don’t have a clue where to start with this!” fear not, we have put together a simply, easy to follow guide on h …

Healthy birds. According to the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), people in the UK spend over £200 million per year on bird food, but are we really feeding our feathered garden visitors the right kind of bird food? Up until recently, the BTO reports that the value of the British garden was overlooked as a way to help and maintain the number of wild birds living in the British Isles. As modern life has taken its toll on the countryside, bird lovers are recognising the value of the Great Briti …

Squirrel proof your garden. Squirrels can cause all sorts of mayhem in your garden. Grey squirrels are opportunistic in nature, and their expansive diet often brings them into conflict with gardeners all over the country. But how do you know if the havoc in your garden is a squirrels handiwork? Watch for clues: Shallow Holes- Look around your garden for golf ball sized holes. Freshly planted seedbeds are a huge favourite for squirrels as they love to unearth and eat all the fresh seeds. Mi …