The European robin (affectionately known as robin redbreast) was voted the nation's favourite bird a few years ago, and it’s not very hard to see why! With his enchanting song and vibrant red chest, the robin has won all of our hearts, and it’s always a treat to spot one in the back garden.

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Spring has finally sprung, which means that nesting season is well and truly under way in the UK! The days are growing longer, the weather is getting warmer, and it’ll be more and more common to see birds flitting about your garden in search of food for their young fledglings. 

Having wild birds visit your garden is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and if you’ve found your way to this blog, you’re likely wondering whether or not dried mealworms are a suitable snack for your feathered friends. So, without further ado, let’s get into it!

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The breeding season (April to July) is a great time to feed mealworms, wax worms and other live foods to your garden birds if you don't already do so!

Of the many varieties of garden bird whose numbers are in decline in the UK, it is the insectivores who have been the worst hit. The lack of mature, native trees in our gardens and ever-decreasing areas of natural woodland means that wild birds cannot find the insects they need to feed their young, resulting in fewer eggs and fewer fledgelings. This makes live foods a more conscientious choice, particularly during periods of colder weather (when insects will hide away in warm places) and especially when you consider that the birds' activity rate during the breeding season can be 100 times greater than during the winter months.

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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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