If you’re a regular reader of mine, you will already be aware that I love to feed mealworms to some of my feathered friends. In particularly, Christopher, my returning robin who eats them from the palm of my hand. I leave little piles of the wriggly little grubs out near to the house, just enough … Read more
If you’re an avid bird feeder like me, then you must see lots of pigeons – they are the commonest of all garden birds with at least 2.5-million pairs in the UK. The wood pigeon originally lived in coastal regions and the countryside. In modern years, they have found their way into urban gardens; tempted … Read more
I don’t mind the magpie; I quite enjoy spotting them when about and about. I am not so fond of them in my garden, especially during the breeding season. It is the time of year when they are at their hungriest and aware that there are unattended eggs and nestlings in the locality. I wondered … Read more
Coal tits are regular visitors to my bird tables but, each trip is so fleeting it is sometimes difficult to tell what they are eating. If you’re a regular reader of mine, you know that my feeders are always well stocked with various treats. It seems as though the smallest member of the tit family … Read more
Before now, blue tits had a monopoly on the relatively tricky feeder types people were distributing. The small birds could only feed on coconut shells filled with fat or on chains of monkey nuts. They were also the bird that most often stole cream from milk bottles that normally stood at the door. What to … Read more
I have been very fortunate to come across the best quality bird seed I have ever personally used! Firstly, I would define “Best Quality” as being a seed that is not full of food that the birds reject (flick onto the ground!) and is packed full of the right types of seed. This food has … Read more
My garden seems to be a haven for the local blackbirds; I am often awoken to the sound of them leading the dawn chorus. When it comes to feeding time, they seem at their happiest pecking in the lawn, borders, and beds. They’re obviously hunting for worms; which made me wonder when there are no … Read more
I love restocking all of my garden bird feeders. It gives me great pleasure that my offerings contribute to the well being of our feathered friends. I like to provide a varied diet all year round; that way, my garden seems to attract a wider variety of songbirds. Whilst rinsing the feeders today, my mind … Read more
Choosing the perfect feeding setup will encourage the most popular and colourful garden birds to visit your home. Look through our reviews of the best bird feeders available, that way you can make the most informed buying decision. Best Bird Feeders Natures Market Deluxe Steel Wild Bird Seed Feeder These enclosed bird feeders are absolutely … Read more
Feeding visiting garden birds is a rewarding and fun activity, but, it might create more work if you don’t plan ahead. I’ve prepared a guide on how to stop birdseed from germinating beneath feeders. If you think smart and plan, it is possible to avoid any additional weeding. The positioning of hanging bird feeders, the … Read more
