Robin in wet weather

This robin is looking a bit fed up, and I totally get it - we all are!

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. Natural food resources are still very scarce, and this inclement weather is testing, so wild birds need all the help they can get.

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In this blog you will find ways to attract more wildlife to your garden. From birds to bugs, seeing wildlife in your garden is such a special treat! Here at Really Wild Bird Food, we have a wide range of wildlife products designed to help attract wildlife to your garden. 

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what to feed fledgling birds - parent bird feeding baby birds

Fledgling is the stage in a flying animal's life between hatching or birth and becoming capable of flight. Fledging is the term mostly used for birds but it can also be used for baby bats! In this blog, we answer your most asked questions about baby birds! More...

colourful field of wildflowers - planting wildflowers in your garden

Wildflowers offer an attractive alternative to traditional lawns and gardens. Planting our wildflower seeds in your garden will enhance its beauty and more importantly, they're the perfect plants for bees and butterflies.

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how to attract frogs to your garden

Frogs are essential components of ecosystems, providing ecological services and serving as indicators of environmental health. Protecting their habitats and conserving their populations is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and a balanced ecosystem.

A great way to help frogs and toads is by offering them a home in your garden. In this blog we will go through 5 top tips on how to attract frogs into your garden, and some fun facts about frogs for good measure! Above is a photo from one of our customers who has welcomed frogs into her garden!

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hedgehog in the grass - what can you feed hedgehogs

Hedgehogs are fascinating creatures that can benefit from our assistance. Unfortunately, hedgehog numbers have dwindled over the years and this decline over almost a decade is mainly because of the fragmentation of their habitats and difficulty in finding food.

Fortunately, small steps on our part will surely make the life of these tiny creatures significantly easier and there are several things we can do to help our spikey friends. The easiest thing we can do is to provide them with food and clean drinking water when the resources accessible to them are scarce, particularly during autumn and early spring.

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treecreeper bird

Bird profile – The Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris)

The treecreeper are active little birds climbing up and down tree trunks in search of insects!

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Bullfinch bird - Phrrhula pyrrhula

Bird profile – Bullfinch (Phrrhula pyrrhula)

The bullfinch is a beautiful well known garden bird. Bullfinches are appreciated for their striking appearance and pleasant song. Their presence adds charm and beauty to gardens and woodlands, making them a joy to observe for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. More...

The Black Cap - Sylvia atricapilla)

The Black Cap (Scientific name - Sylvia atricapilla)

This bird is a very distinctive garden bird, the male (above picture) has a black cap and the female has a chestnut cap. The juvenile males also have a brown cap. The Black Caps have thin beaks and grey/brown wings. They are a similar size to the well loved robin! The Black Cap measures around 13cm and only weighs around 21g. More...

Female linnet feeding her chicks

The linnet (Linaria cannabina) is a small finch that can be found in most parts of Great Britain and Ireland. Linnets are known for their melodious song - listen here - and used to be very popular as cage birds.

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