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Providing birds with the correct nutrients in bird food is vital for their overall health. Buying bird food online can be tough – it’s important you know which breed of bird is visiting your garden and in which season, so you can assure you are offering them the right food, at the highest quality. In this blog, we will be discussing where you can buy quality wild bird food online, and what to avoid when feeding your flying garden visitors. What Is Quality Wild B …

Ultimately, birds are attracted to gardens that provide them with food, shelter and safety. Whether you live close to a wooded area or in a block of flats - you can welcome birds to your garden! This blog is here to offer all the top tips on how to welcome birds to your garden. Welcoming Birds To Your Garden If you are wanting to attract birds to your garden, you need to cater for their needs, year-round. Providing birds with a safe place to feed, drink and bathe …

The simple answer to the question - do all birds migrate? No, not all birds. This blog aims to explore everything you need to know about birds’ migration and what to look out for during the migrating season. Which Birds Migrate? Although not all birds migrate, there are still several bird breeds throughout the UK that migrate. However a few birds, never move more than a kilometre from where they were born. Millions of birds migrate to and from Britain each year, all duri …

Water for birds is one of the most important factors in protecting their health, hygiene and overall survival. To acknowledge National Water Quality Month, this blog aims to offer everything you need to know about the importance of water for birds and how to use water to help wildlife. Although Kennedy Wild Bird Food offers the highest quality bird seed and foods, with our main focus being what to feed birds, we understand the importance of water for birds. Why Do Birds Need Wate …

Sunflower seeds for birds are a firm favourite and arguably one of the most essential parts of any meal, no matter the season. There are lots of different sunflower seeds on the bird food market, which we understand can be difficult to navigate. However, what specific type of sunflower seed is best for wild birds? This blog aims to break down the types of sunflower seeds and what we believe to be best to offer to wild birds. See our blog sunflower seed feeding guide. Of course, if you …

Autumn is upon us, which means a change in weather and there should mean a change in bird feeding behaviours. As we prepare for colder days and longer nights, birds are doing the same thing! With many breeds of birds preparing to migrate, autumn can be a time of upheaval for bird watchers, either spotting an abundance of new bird species or no birds at all visiting their gardens. There are several ways to prepare for autumn and the changes in bird feeding. This blog is going to offer yo …

What Is World Tourism Day? World Tourism Day is a day to celebrate tourism around the world and the economic advantages it can bring to locations. The day is used to recognise tourism as being a crucial element of development too. The theme of “Rethinking Tourism” for 2022 aims to: "Inspire the debate around rethinking tourism for development, including through education and jobs, and tourism’s impact on the planet and opportunities to grow more sustainably." Bi …

World habitat day. Safe and nurturing habitats are an incredible aspect for species’ survival all over the globe. Damage or destruction to any habitat can cause many species to have to uproot and find a new environment for them to survive in. However, this can be dangerous as it typically exposes them to new threats and increases their vulnerability. That’s why the first Monday of October of every year is designated as World Habitat Day. A day to reflect on the state of the world’s habi …

There are many myths surrounding bird food out there - ever heard that ducks will explode if you feed them bread? This blog aims to debunk all bird food myths, no matter how crazy (like the duck one) they are!  Feeding birds can be a difficult find to navigate anyway, without silly myths getting in the way of things. At Kennedy Wild Bird Food we pride ourselves on not only offering quality bird seed but also quality knowledge and advice. Here we will share some of the most common …

Looking for different feeds to switch up what you put in your feeder? Sunflower hearts bird seed and sunflower seeds are a really great choice for birds. They are rich in protein and good fats which are very essential nutrients for the majority of bird species. If you get your sunflower products from us, you can guarantee that they will be: Bakery grade,Of the highest quality, andDelivered to you quickly. But what exactly are the benefits of sunflower hearts for birds? …