What food for what bird feeder and what birds you can attract
11/02/2010
There are basically five different types of bird feeder and seven ways in total to feed birds - the other two being a bird table and simply using the ground. This article will run through the need-to-know essential in feeding your garden and wild birds.
Having Clean Water
23/02/2010
The two main reasons birds need clean water is of course for drinking and bathing. For drinking, this becomes more important for some species when the weather affects the supply of their preferred foods. So for example, Blackbirds would ideally feed earthworms to their young, but dry weather is likely to mean they may be more reliant on foods you put out such as Huskfree Advance. This type of food is absolutely fine for both adult and fledgling, but doesn't of course provide the level of moisture found in natural foods such as earthworms.
Importance of keeping feeders and feeding areas clean
23/02/2010
One of the common questions often asked by people who feed garden birds is why, from time to time, they find a dead or dying bird - in particular a greenfinch - near the area they have their feeders. This article will show you how to can aid the health and safety of your feathered friends from the common illnesses and ailments in the garden.
Storage of food and how long to keep it
23/02/2010
There are a number of things you should be aware of when keeping large quantities of food stored for you garden visitors. To maintain the best quality of food both in storage and within your feeders, we have put together this quick guide.
Birdcare Standards Association
10/03/2010
What is the BSA? We are a non-profit making association of the UK's leading suppliers of wild bird care products. We promote best practice among Association Members to ensure that only safe and nutritious products are supplied to our wild bird population...
Ask the Expert – Professor J E Cooper
29/03/2010
"Overall, the feeding of wild birds is beneficial and gives enormous pleasure to large numbers of people (half the population!). If properly carried out, it presents few risks."