Blue tit eating peanuts from a bird feeder

Peanuts are rich in nutrients, and they're popular with all sorts of garden birds. They are high in:

  • protein
  • healthy fats
  • essential vitamins and minerals

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Mother's Day (Sunday 10th March 2024) is a special time of year that gives us an opportunity to honour and celebrate the women in our life.

If your mum loves to feed her garden birds, we've got a great selection of bird-themed gifts that are perfect for Mother's Day. Visit our GIFT IDEAS page or scroll down for inspiration!

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DX logo and van

News Update! We have recently made the decision to move to a new courier.

As most of our customers are aware, we found ourselves having to box our sacks of birdseed to send them out with DPD. Since our sacks are heavy-duty and water-proof, having to put them into cardboard boxes seemed hugely wasteful and not a good option for the environment; more trees felled to create boxes that ultimately ended up in a bin 24 hours later. However we have now signed a contract with a courier company called DX - Delivered Exactly and they are happy to take our sacks with no need for wasteful, expensive cardboard boxes.

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attracting birds to your garden

Would you like to attract birds to your garden? Perhaps your garden has been looking a little lifeless and in need of some feathered friends? Wild birds are appreciative of food, water, and space to shelter - particularly if you live in a built-up residential area where greenery is sparse.

That's why we want to inspire you to turn your garden into a haven for birds! Adding some simple features to your garden can make all the difference. More...

European robin

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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blue tit perched on suet feeder eating fat balls for birds

Good quality fat balls are an excellent source of nutrients for wild birds. They are a high-energy source of healthy fats and calories, making them a particularly valuable bird feed option for wild birds in the winter months.

Fat balls are also great for the breeding and migration seasons when wild birds will need as much energy as they can get. However, there are a few things you may need to know when it comes to feeding fat balls to wild birds.

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robin eating mealworms - are dried mealworms good for birds?

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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goldfinch eating sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a highly nutritious snack loved by all manner of wild birds! Sunflower seeds are packed with a wide variety of valuable nutrients including iron, magnesium, and vitamins A, B, C, and D.

Sunflower seeds are also a great source of healthy oils and fats which are great for helping wild birds maintain a healthy weight, especially during the difficult winter months.

As well as being very nutritious, sunflower seeds are also super yummy! Wild birds can’t get enough of their delicious taste! If you put sunflower seeds out in your garden, these are just a few of the wild birds you might expect to pay you a visit:

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While there is a lot of emphasis on feeding wild birds in the winter, it’s actually beneficial to feed garden birds all year round! There’s a common misconception that birds don’t need to be fed in the summer months, and even that feeding birds in the summer will make them fat and lazy, but that’s not the case!

While it’s true that winter can be a particularly difficult time for wild birds with natural food (and occasionally drinkable water)  being in short supply, wild birds will benefit from feeding all year round. Feeding wild birds through all seasons is an effective way to support their populations; improving chick numbers born and the survival of youngsters, and helping adults to stay in good body condition. More...

national nest box week - baby swallow in nest calling out to mother swallow

Winter can be a dark and gloomy time of year, with the dark days and chilly weather chasing most wildlife into either hibernation or migration. As we push into February the days are slowly growing longer and the sounds of bird songs are in the air, which can only mean one thing – spring will be on its way soon, and it’s almost time for National Nest Box Week!

National Nest Box Week is a great opportunity to put some time aside and take part in fun activities designed to help support your local wildlife. If you’ve never participated in National Nest Box Week before and are looking for some more information, you’re in the right place!

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