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Read more about the article Why Aren’t Birds Eating My Bird Food?

Why Aren’t Birds Eating My Bird Food?

  • Post author:Victoria Allan
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Are you wondering why aren’t birds eating my bird food? Have you introduced a new bird feeder and the birds are ignoring it? Or maybe wild birds don’t seem to…

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Read more about the article How to Clean a Bird Feeder in 5 Simple Steps

How to Clean a Bird Feeder in 5 Simple Steps

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Bacteria can quickly build up in dirty birdfeeders which not only deters our feathered friends from feeding, but can also be harmful to them. Dirty birdfeeders can spread diseases such…

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Our Journey to Becoming Eco-Friendly

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Plastic or Paper? We are all aware of the importance of being environmentally conscious and trying to reduce our use of plastic due to the resources required to produce these…

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Read more about the article Everything You Need To Know About Garden Bird Seed

Everything You Need To Know About Garden Bird Seed

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Wild bird seed is an extremely popular type of food for garden birds; in fact, one of the most popular, which is reflected in the choice and diversity of straight…

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Read more about the article Everything You Need To Know About Wild Bird Peanuts

Everything You Need To Know About Wild Bird Peanuts

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Peanuts are hugely popular with a very wide variety of bird species that visit our gardens across the UK. They are a completely natural and healthy food, and contain essential…

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5 Simple Tips To Help Save Our Hedgehogs

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It’s a sad fact that the UK’s Hedgehog population is in rapid decline. Our domestic garden areas are now caring for the majority of our remaining prickly friends. In fact,…

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All About The Robin

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The Nation's Favourite  During the 1960s Britain adopted the robin as its favourite bird, although it was never officially confirmed. In 2015 there was another survey to find Britain’s favourite…

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Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur)

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Turtle Dove Facts Scientific name: Streptopelia turtur Family: Pigeons and doves (Columbidae) Wingspan: 49 - 55cm (19 1/2 - 22") Diet: Seeds form a large part of the turtle dove's…

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Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto)

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Scientific name: Streptopelia decaocto Family: pigeons and doves (Columbidae) Wingspan: 47 - 55cm (19 - 22") Diet: Mainly seeds and grain Feed with: Small bird seed, increasingly more from handing…

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House Martin (Delichon urbica)

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Scientific name: Delichon urbica Family: swallows, martins, swifts and nightjars Wingspan: 25 - 29cm (10 - 12") Diet: Mainly (flying) insects Habitat: House Martins are widespread and can be seen…

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