How to Attract Birds to Your Feeder
If your bird feeder in your garden is feeling a bit too quiet, you’re not alone. Many UK bird lovers pop one up and then wait and wait, wondering why no feathered friends have stopped by. However, with a few
How To Clean Your Bird Feeder
If you enjoy watching birds visit your garden, you’re definitely not alone. Bird feeders are a brilliant way to support local wildlife and bring a bit of life and colour to your outdoor space. But one thing many of us
Are Birds Cold-Blooded or Warm-Blooded
Have you ever watched garden robins hopping about cheerfully on a frosty morning and wondered how on earth do birds cope with the cold?The answer lies in the way their bodies are able to regulate temperature; birds are warm-blooded, not
Winter Garden Birds in the UK
Winter transforms UK gardens into vital refuges for birds seeking food, shelter, and water. With natural food sources dwindling, your garden becomes a lifeline and offers endless opportunities to enjoy beautiful seasonal visitors. This blog highlights the most common winter garden
Feeding Birds In Winter
As winter settles in, our gardens can become lifelines for hungry birds. Natural food sources like insects, berries, and seeds grow scarce, so a well-stocked bird feeder can make a huge difference - both for the birds and for those
How to Stop Bird Water Freezing in Winter
When frost settles over the garden and puddles turn to ice, birds still need access to fresh water for drinking and bathing. Unfortunately, bird baths often freeze solid just when our feathered friends need them most. Luckily, there are a
What Are Sunflower Hearts, and Why Are They So Expensive?
Sunflower hearts are simply sunflower seeds with their shells removed. By mechanically removing the typical black husk from the seeds, birds use less energy when feeding. Birds would also usually discard the husk from the sunflower seed leaving waste behind
How Bird Baths Help Autumn Birds
Bird baths are a beautiful and vital way to help birds in autumn as the crisp air of October settles in and the leaves begin to fall, birdwatching in your garden transforms into a whole new experience. Autumn is a
How to Attract Garden Birds in September
As the first hints of autumn arrive, September is a perfect time to enjoy the changing seasons and attract an array of garden birds to your garden. With many species preparing for migration and others getting ready for the chillier
Why Do Garden Birds Disappear in August?
August in England often feels like the calm before the storm - long days in the summer heat and gardens are full of abundant greenery. But, birdwatchers may be left wondering why their garden birds disappear in August due to fewer