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Here at Kennedy Wild Bird Food, we have a wide variety of bird food for you to feed to the wild birds that visit your garden. We are especially proud of our range of sunflower seeds. We sell different types of sunflower seeds so that you can find the kind that is right for the wild birds that like to visit your garden, but are sunflower seeds bad for wild birds? Are Sunflower Seeds Bad For Wild Birds? Sunflower seeds are in fact very good for birds and are one of the …

Knowing how to clean bird feeders or tables can be a life saver for the birds that visit your garden. We all love feeding the birds in our garden. Filling a bird feeder or scattering a bird table with food is a great way to get birds to come to your garden and eat. When we feed the birds in our garden however, we need to keep the bird’s safety and health in mind. Bird feeders and tables can become a breeding ground for nasty bacteria that can make birds really ill. It’s impo …

What bird food is healthiest. Feeding the birds can be a great hobby that you can do from the safety and comfort of your own home. you can invite and entice all sorts of birds to come to eat in your garden and if you like you even take up bird watching from home. When you feed birds in your garden, you want to make sure you are doing it safely and in a way that helps the birds you are feeding. This means making sure the food you are feeding the birds is safe for them to eat and healthy en …

The Great Big Green Week is a weeklong, nationwide event created to help promote green living. There has been a rise in extreme weather over the years and it’s having a serious negative impact on the UK and its wildlife. That’s why we’re urging as many people as possible to take part in The Great Big Green Week and do their bit for the planet. What is The Great Big Green Week? The Great Big Green Week takes place 18 – 26 September 2021. It’s a national event that will have o …

How to save on bird feed. It’s The Big Green Week all across the UK. The Big Green Week is a nationwide event that has over 4500 events taking place all over the country in an effort to raise awareness and prevent climate change. A huge part of The Big Green Week is all about green living and protecting the nature we have here in the UK that might be damaged by climate change. Animals like birds who have lost their homes and hunting grounds. You can help by feeding the birds in you …

Feeding Garden Birds - The Myths. There are many fun facts and helpful tips you’ve probably heard when it comes to feeding the birds. A lot of these are tur and you can read more about this helpful information on our blog. However, as with most things, some of these facts are really fiction and simply not true. Here are some common misunderstandings when it comes to feeding the birds. Birds Won’t Become Dependent On Bird Feeders Some people have suggested that if bir …

Why Do Birds Moult. Birds are known for their gorgeous features and plumage. Their glossy shiny features are how we identify them and sometimes how we can identify other things about them, such as their age. Birds feathers also have other functions like keeping them warm and helping them fly. Birds shed their feathers and will grow new ones several times thought their lives. This is called moulting, but why do birds moult and what does it mean? Why Do Birds Moult? …

Where do robins go in summer. The Robin or The Robin Red Breast as it is sometimes called is a small plump bird that is easily distinguished by its bright red plumage on the chest. The Robin is only really seen in winter and because of this, it has become a staple of Christmas cards and decorations. We all love seeing a Robin after the first frost and many people see it as a sign that winter is here, but you might be wondering where do Robins go in summer? Where Do Robins G …

Guide to bird watching at home. Bird watching a great, fun and easy hobby that any can pick and up can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own garden. Learning about all the different birds the visit your garden can be fun but there are few things you need to know if you want to get the most out of your garden bird watching. Here is our guide to bird watching at home. Make Sure The Birds Have Access To Water Birds need water to drink and clean themselves, especially in summe …

Feeding the birds in your garden can be a very fun and very rewarding hobby. You are helping local wildlife survive and thrive whilst also getting to enjoy the array of interesting birds that come to visit your garden. When you choose to feed the birds in your garden however, you must be very careful. Birds have very delicate digestive systems and feeding them something they aren’t used to or aren’t supposed to eat can be very dangerous and, in some cases, fatal for the bird. Here …