["The Really Wild Bird Food Company"]
 
 
This is the time of year when garden bird numbers soar as fledglings appear en- masse.
 
This is also the most critical time of year to offer high quality, easily digestible food, especially if the weather is dodgy and the insect population is low.
 
That is because if you feed more youngsters now - you will have more adults all year - it is a simple equation!
 
Here are some ideas for you to help fill those hungry beaks over the next few months!

mealworm window feeder and mini mealworms are a fantastic source of protein and water for garden birds. There are many of our resident garden bird species which are declining in number in the UK and the worst hit are those who rely on insects and invertebrates for food. 20 - 30 years ago farms and gardens tended to be more diverse and there were a lot more insects,invertebrates, bees, butterflies and birds than there are now. 

Oftentimes, birds nesting in gardens will lay fewer eggs and fledge fewer young than those living in natural woodland sites – this is likely due to the lack of mature, native trees. The absence of this habitat means that birds are not provided with the insects needed to feed their young, resulting in the reduction often witnessed in garden populations. However, you can help by providing some juicy mealworms of your own for the birds to feast on!

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