In winter, you should feed birds high-energy seed mixes that will help them to cope with the cold weather. Bird seed with suet is perfect for this time of year because suet is high in both calories and fat.

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With the weather forecast looking wet, wet, WET for the foreseeable future, it's worth taking a look at our bird feeding practices to ensure we give our feathered friends a fighting chance as the season changes, the temperature drops and natural food sources diminish.

Birds naturally waterproof themselves by preening their feathers, coating them with oil from glands at the base of their tail to help water run off. They also trap pockets of air in the downy under layers of feathers to keep them warm - like a duvet!

So in light showers, you may see them fluff up their feathers, but in heavy rain, they will flatten them down to help water run off. More...

As the summer begins to drift further and further away in the rear-view mirror, the days begin to get shorter and the temperature starts to drop. There’s no escaping it: autumn has undoubtedly arrived and winter is once again well on its way.

Now is the perfect time to begin thinking about how you plan on feeding your feathery garden visitors over the coming months. As the winter draws near, the colder weather makes life tough for many garden birds, particularly when it comes to sourcing food. Give your colourful companions a helping hand this year by providing them with a winter bird feeder to see them through the season. More...

There are many ways to make your garden attractive to birds and wildlife. By taking small steps like providing food and water a garden can be well on its way to becoming a haven for birds. Apart from food and bird-friendly trees and plants, there are other things that can help in achieving this aim. More...