Why Aren’t Birds Eating My Bird Food?
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…
The Bird House Blog
by Garden Wildlife Direct
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…