Wildlife & Nature Blogs

Garden Birds in August: Tips for a Thriving Sum...
August is a wonderful time to enjoy your garden in full bloom and watch a variety of garden birds make the most of the late summer abundance.
Garden Birds in August: Tips for a Thriving Sum...
August is a wonderful time to enjoy your garden in full bloom and watch a variety of garden birds make the most of the late summer abundance.

What Can Pigeons Teach Us About Medical Image P...
When you picture the frontiers of medical innovation, pigeons are probably the last creatures that come to mind.
What Can Pigeons Teach Us About Medical Image P...
When you picture the frontiers of medical innovation, pigeons are probably the last creatures that come to mind.

Swifts: Nature’s Aerial Acrobats
There are few sights more exhilarating in summer skies than the shrieking, scythe-winged silhouettes of swifts darting through the air.
Swifts: Nature’s Aerial Acrobats
There are few sights more exhilarating in summer skies than the shrieking, scythe-winged silhouettes of swifts darting through the air.

Why Insects Are Important to Wild Birds
When most people think about feeding birds, they picture seeds, peanuts, suet balls, or perhaps a handful of mealworms tossed onto the lawn.
Why Insects Are Important to Wild Birds
When most people think about feeding birds, they picture seeds, peanuts, suet balls, or perhaps a handful of mealworms tossed onto the lawn.

Why Water is a Lifeline for Garden Birds in Summer
As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, summer brings with it plenty of joy: garden flowers, warm evenings, and more time outdoors but for our garden birds,...
Why Water is a Lifeline for Garden Birds in Summer
As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, summer brings with it plenty of joy: garden flowers, warm evenings, and more time outdoors but for our garden birds,...

From Field to Feeder: How a Local Lincolnshire ...
This week, our social media team, Ed and Charlotte, had the pleasure of visiting a local farm nestled in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, just ten miles from our...
From Field to Feeder: How a Local Lincolnshire ...
This week, our social media team, Ed and Charlotte, had the pleasure of visiting a local farm nestled in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, just ten miles from our...

Summer Garden Birds - A Guide to What You Can See
If you love spending time outdoors or simply enjoy watching nature from your window, summer is one of the best times of year to see a wide variety of garden...
Summer Garden Birds - A Guide to What You Can See
If you love spending time outdoors or simply enjoy watching nature from your window, summer is one of the best times of year to see a wide variety of garden...

Summer Garden Bird Care: Best Foods, Water Tips...
When we think about feeding garden birds, our minds often turn to the chilly days of winter when food is scarce and frost clings to the trees.
Summer Garden Bird Care: Best Foods, Water Tips...
When we think about feeding garden birds, our minds often turn to the chilly days of winter when food is scarce and frost clings to the trees.

Wartime Wings: Honouring the Pigeons of WWII
When the country awakens on the morning of Thursday 8th May, it will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe.
Wartime Wings: Honouring the Pigeons of WWII
When the country awakens on the morning of Thursday 8th May, it will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe.

Talk and Walk Event
Date: Saturday 28th June Time: 10.30 am - 2.30 pm Cost: £15.00 Venue: Haith’s Bird Food Centre, Bolingbroke Rd, Louth LN11 0WA (free parking on site, users of the car park do so at...
Talk and Walk Event
Date: Saturday 28th June Time: 10.30 am - 2.30 pm Cost: £15.00 Venue: Haith’s Bird Food Centre, Bolingbroke Rd, Louth LN11 0WA (free parking on site, users of the car park do so at...

Why We Will Never Stop Supporting Our Garden Birds
Every morning, before the world fully stirs, the song of birds breaks the silence.
Why We Will Never Stop Supporting Our Garden Birds
Every morning, before the world fully stirs, the song of birds breaks the silence.

Wings Across the World: Celebrating World Migra...
Each year, nature lovers around the globe come together to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day.
Wings Across the World: Celebrating World Migra...
Each year, nature lovers around the globe come together to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day.

Feeding Garden Birds in May: What You Need to Know
As spring reaches its peak in May, our gardens burst into life with colour, fragrance, and sound.
Feeding Garden Birds in May: What You Need to Know
As spring reaches its peak in May, our gardens burst into life with colour, fragrance, and sound.

Fledge Mix – helping our garden birds take flight
If you're passionate about helping garden birds and wildlife, particularly during their most vulnerable stages, then Fledge Mix is a must-have in your feeding routine.
Fledge Mix – helping our garden birds take flight
If you're passionate about helping garden birds and wildlife, particularly during their most vulnerable stages, then Fledge Mix is a must-have in your feeding routine.

Big Garden Birdwatch 2025: The Results Are In!
The numbers are in, the binoculars are packed away, and the nation’s gardens have once again revealed their wild secrets.
Big Garden Birdwatch 2025: The Results Are In!
The numbers are in, the binoculars are packed away, and the nation’s gardens have once again revealed their wild secrets.

Spring Cleaning Tips for the Nature Gardener: A...
As the days grow longer and birdsong returns, nature gently reminds us that it’s time to breathe new life into our gardens.
Spring Cleaning Tips for the Nature Gardener: A...
As the days grow longer and birdsong returns, nature gently reminds us that it’s time to breathe new life into our gardens.

Shelled vs Unshelled Sunflower Seeds for Garden...
When it comes to feeding garden birds, sunflower seeds are often the go-to choice for bird enthusiasts.
Shelled vs Unshelled Sunflower Seeds for Garden...
When it comes to feeding garden birds, sunflower seeds are often the go-to choice for bird enthusiasts.

Spring Visitors: The Garden Birds to Look Out f...
Spring is a time of renewal, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and a flurry of activity in our gardens.
Spring Visitors: The Garden Birds to Look Out f...
Spring is a time of renewal, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and a flurry of activity in our gardens.

Spring Bird Feeding Guide: Top Tips by Haith's
As the warmth of spring breathes new life into the countryside, birds face one of the busiest and most challenging times of the year.
Spring Bird Feeding Guide: Top Tips by Haith's
As the warmth of spring breathes new life into the countryside, birds face one of the busiest and most challenging times of the year.

Medley™ - Super Bird Seed Blend – A Perfect Fea...
If you’re looking for a high-quality, nutritious bird food to attract a variety of garden birds, Haith's Medley Mix is an excellent choice.
Medley™ - Super Bird Seed Blend – A Perfect Fea...
If you’re looking for a high-quality, nutritious bird food to attract a variety of garden birds, Haith's Medley Mix is an excellent choice.

What Are the Best Seeds for Birds in Spring?
Spring is a season of renewal, bringing longer days, warmer temperatures, and the emergence of fresh growth.
What Are the Best Seeds for Birds in Spring?
Spring is a season of renewal, bringing longer days, warmer temperatures, and the emergence of fresh growth.

Daniel’s Kitchen CIC and Haith’s Naturespace Jo...
A new community-led initiative is taking root at Haith’s Naturespace as Daniel’s Kitchen CIC (a "Community Interest Company") officially begins its first gardening project on-site.
Daniel’s Kitchen CIC and Haith’s Naturespace Jo...
A new community-led initiative is taking root at Haith’s Naturespace as Daniel’s Kitchen CIC (a "Community Interest Company") officially begins its first gardening project on-site.

The Rebirth of Spring: A Season of Renewal for ...
As winter loosens its icy grip, the arrival of spring heralds a time of transformation, both in nature and within ourselves.
The Rebirth of Spring: A Season of Renewal for ...
As winter loosens its icy grip, the arrival of spring heralds a time of transformation, both in nature and within ourselves.

North Sea Collision: What It Means for Birds an...
A recent ship collision in the North Sea near the Humber Estuary has sparked serious concerns about its impact on marine life and bird populations.
North Sea Collision: What It Means for Birds an...
A recent ship collision in the North Sea near the Humber Estuary has sparked serious concerns about its impact on marine life and bird populations.

House and Tree Sparrows: The Charm of Our Gardens
Sparrows are some of the most recognisable and cherished birds across the UK and Europe.
House and Tree Sparrows: The Charm of Our Gardens
Sparrows are some of the most recognisable and cherished birds across the UK and Europe.

Grimsby & Louth Ramblers
The Grimsby & Louth ramblers are once again setting off from Haith’s as part of our Naturespace with Haith’s events on Wednesday 2nd April at 10am. This scenic 10-mile circular...
Grimsby & Louth Ramblers
The Grimsby & Louth ramblers are once again setting off from Haith’s as part of our Naturespace with Haith’s events on Wednesday 2nd April at 10am. This scenic 10-mile circular...

What to Feed Ducks and Swans: A Guide to Keepin...
Ducks and swans are a familiar sight on lakes, rivers, and ponds across Europe, often attracting people eager to feed them.
What to Feed Ducks and Swans: A Guide to Keepin...
Ducks and swans are a familiar sight on lakes, rivers, and ponds across Europe, often attracting people eager to feed them.
The Hungry Gap - Make your own willow birdfeed...
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of creativity! We're happy to announce a 'A Willow Bird Feeder Making Workshop' Refreshments provided, please bring your own lunch if required. Date: Saturday...
The Hungry Gap - Make your own willow birdfeed...
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of creativity! We're happy to announce a 'A Willow Bird Feeder Making Workshop' Refreshments provided, please bring your own lunch if required. Date: Saturday...

Talk and Walk Event
Date: Saturday 26th April Time: 10.30 am - 2.30 pm Cost: £15.00 Venue: Haith’s Bird Food Centre, Bolingbroke Rd, Louth LN11 0WA (free parking on site, users of the car park...
Talk and Walk Event
Date: Saturday 26th April Time: 10.30 am - 2.30 pm Cost: £15.00 Venue: Haith’s Bird Food Centre, Bolingbroke Rd, Louth LN11 0WA (free parking on site, users of the car park...

Four Seasons In The Garden – Four seasonal gard...
Join us for an inspiring chat about the seasonal changes in our garden. Martin Woods, former Head Gardener at Sandringham, will give a lively, informed talk about all the seasonal...
Four Seasons In The Garden – Four seasonal gard...
Join us for an inspiring chat about the seasonal changes in our garden. Martin Woods, former Head Gardener at Sandringham, will give a lively, informed talk about all the seasonal...

Winter Bird Feeding with Haith’s – Best Foods t...
Garden birds lose up to 10% of their body weight overnight in winter. Learn why feeding high-energy foods like Haith’s SUPERCLEAN™ seeds, peanuts, and suet helps them survive and thrive.
Winter Bird Feeding with Haith’s – Best Foods t...
Garden birds lose up to 10% of their body weight overnight in winter. Learn why feeding high-energy foods like Haith’s SUPERCLEAN™ seeds, peanuts, and suet helps them survive and thrive.

Where to hang a suet feeder for wild birds
If you enjoy feeding wild birds, adding a suet feeder to your garden is a fantastic way to attract a variety of species.
Where to hang a suet feeder for wild birds
If you enjoy feeding wild birds, adding a suet feeder to your garden is a fantastic way to attract a variety of species.

Why Are Peanuts So Popular for Wild Birds?
Peanuts are one of the most popular and widely used foods for feeding wild birds in the UK. Their high energy content, rich nutritional value, and versatility make them a...
Why Are Peanuts So Popular for Wild Birds?
Peanuts are one of the most popular and widely used foods for feeding wild birds in the UK. Their high energy content, rich nutritional value, and versatility make them a...

What birds eat Niger Seed?
Niger Seed, also known as nyjer or thistle seed, is a favourite among bird enthusiasts for attracting a variety of small, colourful birds to gardens and feeders. Packed with essential...
What birds eat Niger Seed?
Niger Seed, also known as nyjer or thistle seed, is a favourite among bird enthusiasts for attracting a variety of small, colourful birds to gardens and feeders. Packed with essential...

Calligraphy
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of creativity! Have fun with lovely Sarah from House with a Blue Door who is back with us to run this special workshop to...
Calligraphy
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of creativity! Have fun with lovely Sarah from House with a Blue Door who is back with us to run this special workshop to...

Avian Influenza (AI): Guidance for Wild Bird Fe...
Source: British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a disease that affects birds, particularly during the winter migratory season. While it poses a serious...
Avian Influenza (AI): Guidance for Wild Bird Fe...
Source: British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a disease that affects birds, particularly during the winter migratory season. While it poses a serious...

Why Are Sunflower Hearts Good for Birds?
Birdwatching is a deeply rewarding hobby, especially when you’re helping garden birds thrive by providing them with nutritious food. One of the most popular offerings for garden birds is sunflower hearts....
Why Are Sunflower Hearts Good for Birds?
Birdwatching is a deeply rewarding hobby, especially when you’re helping garden birds thrive by providing them with nutritious food. One of the most popular offerings for garden birds is sunflower hearts....

Feeding Garden Birds in March: A Guide to Natur...
As winter fades and spring begins to stir, March is a fantastic time to feed garden birds. During this transitional month, natural food sources are still scarce, and many birds...
Feeding Garden Birds in March: A Guide to Natur...
As winter fades and spring begins to stir, March is a fantastic time to feed garden birds. During this transitional month, natural food sources are still scarce, and many birds...

Avoiding Harmful Foods: What Not to Feed Birds ...
Avoiding Harmful Foods: What Not to Feed Birds and Why Feeding garden birds is a rewarding activity, but it’s essential to ensure the food you provide is safe and beneficial...
Avoiding Harmful Foods: What Not to Feed Birds ...
Avoiding Harmful Foods: What Not to Feed Birds and Why Feeding garden birds is a rewarding activity, but it’s essential to ensure the food you provide is safe and beneficial...

Recognising Signs of Illness in Garden Birds
Garden birds bring joy to our lives, but they are vulnerable to a range of illnesses that can spread quickly among populations. As a bird enthusiast, being able to recognise...
Recognising Signs of Illness in Garden Birds
Garden birds bring joy to our lives, but they are vulnerable to a range of illnesses that can spread quickly among populations. As a bird enthusiast, being able to recognise...

Essential Guide to Cleaning Bird Feeders and Bi...
Keeping bird feeders and bird baths clean is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard the health of your garden birds. Dirty feeding and drinking stations...
Essential Guide to Cleaning Bird Feeders and Bi...
Keeping bird feeders and bird baths clean is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard the health of your garden birds. Dirty feeding and drinking stations...

Why Cleaning Bird Feeders is Non-Negotiable
Bird feeders bring joy to our gardens and vital support to our feathered friends, but they can also become hotspots for disease if not maintained properly. Cleaning bird feeders isn’t...
Why Cleaning Bird Feeders is Non-Negotiable
Bird feeders bring joy to our gardens and vital support to our feathered friends, but they can also become hotspots for disease if not maintained properly. Cleaning bird feeders isn’t...

Seasonal Feeding Tips: Adjusting Bird Feeding P...
Feeding garden birds is a year-round responsibility that brings joy and supports wildlife during different seasons. Each time of year presents unique challenges for birds, from finding food in winter...
Seasonal Feeding Tips: Adjusting Bird Feeding P...
Feeding garden birds is a year-round responsibility that brings joy and supports wildlife during different seasons. Each time of year presents unique challenges for birds, from finding food in winter...

How to Rotate Feeding Areas for Safer Bird Feeding
Feeding wild birds in your garden is a rewarding activity, but it’s important to do so responsibly to protect their health. One of the simplest and most effective ways to...
How to Rotate Feeding Areas for Safer Bird Feeding
Feeding wild birds in your garden is a rewarding activity, but it’s important to do so responsibly to protect their health. One of the simplest and most effective ways to...

The Importance of Clean Bird Food: How Haith’s ...
Feeding garden birds is a joyful activity that connects us to nature and supports our feathered friends, particularly during times when natural food sources are scarce. However, not all bird...
The Importance of Clean Bird Food: How Haith’s ...
Feeding garden birds is a joyful activity that connects us to nature and supports our feathered friends, particularly during times when natural food sources are scarce. However, not all bird...

Preventing Disease Spread in Garden Birds
Feeding garden birds is a delightful way to support wildlife and bring nature closer to home. However, crowded feeders and poor hygiene can create conditions that allow diseases to spread....
Preventing Disease Spread in Garden Birds
Feeding garden birds is a delightful way to support wildlife and bring nature closer to home. However, crowded feeders and poor hygiene can create conditions that allow diseases to spread....

Best Practices for Ground-Feeding Birds: Suppor...
Ground-feeding is a fantastic way to support wild birds, particularly during the colder months when natural food sources are scarce. With proper care, ground feeding can enhance bird welfare while...
Best Practices for Ground-Feeding Birds: Suppor...
Ground-feeding is a fantastic way to support wild birds, particularly during the colder months when natural food sources are scarce. With proper care, ground feeding can enhance bird welfare while...

How Haith’s Can Help Garden Birds Fight the Cold
When winter bites, garden birds face the challenge of staying warm as freezing temperatures drain their energy. To survive, they need high-energy foods that help them maintain body heat—and this...
How Haith’s Can Help Garden Birds Fight the Cold
When winter bites, garden birds face the challenge of staying warm as freezing temperatures drain their energy. To survive, they need high-energy foods that help them maintain body heat—and this...

Feeding Birds in Frosty Weather: Haith’s Bird F...
When temperatures drop and frost coats the countryside, feeding wild birds becomes more than just a pleasure—it’s a lifeline. During icy conditions, birds expend extra energy staying warm, making reliable...
Feeding Birds in Frosty Weather: Haith’s Bird F...
When temperatures drop and frost coats the countryside, feeding wild birds becomes more than just a pleasure—it’s a lifeline. During icy conditions, birds expend extra energy staying warm, making reliable...

Bird Feeding Myths: Do Birds Need Winter Help?
Some believe wild birds don’t need our help in winter, assuming they can fend for themselves. But this common myth couldn’t be further from the truth. During winter, natural food...
Bird Feeding Myths: Do Birds Need Winter Help?
Some believe wild birds don’t need our help in winter, assuming they can fend for themselves. But this common myth couldn’t be further from the truth. During winter, natural food...

Winter’s Hero: Haith’s Suet Pellets for Birds
When it comes to winter bird feeding, not all foods are created equal. Some stand out as true heroes, helping garden birds survive the toughest conditions. Haith’s Suet Pellets are...
Winter’s Hero: Haith’s Suet Pellets for Birds
When it comes to winter bird feeding, not all foods are created equal. Some stand out as true heroes, helping garden birds survive the toughest conditions. Haith’s Suet Pellets are...

Do Birds Have Favourite Foods in Winter?
As winter grips the UK, garden birds are on the lookout for high-energy foods to help them survive the cold. But do they have favourite foods? Absolutely!...
Do Birds Have Favourite Foods in Winter?
As winter grips the UK, garden birds are on the lookout for high-energy foods to help them survive the cold. But do they have favourite foods? Absolutely!...

How to Attract a Variety of Birds to Your Garde...
When winter’s chill takes hold, feeding wild birds becomes even more vital. Freezing temperatures make natural food sources scarce, and icy conditions can make your regular bird feeding setup less...
How to Attract a Variety of Birds to Your Garde...
When winter’s chill takes hold, feeding wild birds becomes even more vital. Freezing temperatures make natural food sources scarce, and icy conditions can make your regular bird feeding setup less...

The Science Behind High-Energy Bird Food and Wh...
As winter takes hold across the UK, wild birds face a challenging time. With natural food sources dwindling, the energy demands for survival soar. This is where high-energy bird...
The Science Behind High-Energy Bird Food and Wh...
As winter takes hold across the UK, wild birds face a challenging time. With natural food sources dwindling, the energy demands for survival soar. This is where high-energy bird...

Top 5 High-Energy Bird Foods to Help Birds Thri...
As temperatures drop and natural food becomes scarce, it’s vital to provide birds with the right nutrition to help them survive the winter. Haith’s offers a range of high-quality bird...
Top 5 High-Energy Bird Foods to Help Birds Thri...
As temperatures drop and natural food becomes scarce, it’s vital to provide birds with the right nutrition to help them survive the winter. Haith’s offers a range of high-quality bird...

The Ultimate Guide to Feeding Garden Birds in W...
Winter is a challenging time for garden birds, as natural food sources become scarce. Providing a safe and nutritious feeding environment can make all the difference to their survival. Here’s...
The Ultimate Guide to Feeding Garden Birds in W...
Winter is a challenging time for garden birds, as natural food sources become scarce. Providing a safe and nutritious feeding environment can make all the difference to their survival. Here’s...

Winter Survival: Why Birds Need High-Energy Foo...
As temperatures plummet and natural food sources become scarce, winter is one of the toughest seasons for wild birds. To survive, birds need high-energy foods that provide essential fats and...
Winter Survival: Why Birds Need High-Energy Foo...
As temperatures plummet and natural food sources become scarce, winter is one of the toughest seasons for wild birds. To survive, birds need high-energy foods that provide essential fats and...

If a Blue Tit Were Human: The Ultimate Snack Ma...
Imagine if a blue tit, one of the countryside's tiniest and most energetic birds, lived life as a human. Its daily habits would put even the most active among us...
If a Blue Tit Were Human: The Ultimate Snack Ma...
Imagine if a blue tit, one of the countryside's tiniest and most energetic birds, lived life as a human. Its daily habits would put even the most active among us...

Jim McNeill - Ice Warrior to Global Warrior
In this episode of Naturespace with Haith's, Simon King is joined by renowned explorer Jim McNeill, the visionary behind the Ice Warrior and Global Warrior initiatives. With nearly 40 years of...
Jim McNeill - Ice Warrior to Global Warrior
In this episode of Naturespace with Haith's, Simon King is joined by renowned explorer Jim McNeill, the visionary behind the Ice Warrior and Global Warrior initiatives. With nearly 40 years of...

Supporting Wild Birds: How to Feed Them in Febr...
February is a crucial time for feeding wild birds in the UK. With shorter days and colder weather, natural food sources like insects, seeds, and berries are scarce. By offering...
Supporting Wild Birds: How to Feed Them in Febr...
February is a crucial time for feeding wild birds in the UK. With shorter days and colder weather, natural food sources like insects, seeds, and berries are scarce. By offering...

Embracing Blue Spaces: A Boost for Mental Healt...
In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of peace can feel like a challenge. While green spaces like parks and forests are well-known for their calming effects, "blue spaces" – areas...
Embracing Blue Spaces: A Boost for Mental Healt...
In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of peace can feel like a challenge. While green spaces like parks and forests are well-known for their calming effects, "blue spaces" – areas...

A Winter Wonderland of Wildlife - Feeding Garde...
As the chill of January settles in across the UK, our garden birds can face a tough time finding food. This month offers a fantastic opportunity to support local wildlife...
A Winter Wonderland of Wildlife - Feeding Garde...
As the chill of January settles in across the UK, our garden birds can face a tough time finding food. This month offers a fantastic opportunity to support local wildlife...

The Robin: A Winter Companion in Your Garden
The robin, with its vibrant red breast and melodious song, is a cherished sight across the UK, particularly in the countryside. As a symbol of joy and renewal, this small...
The Robin: A Winter Companion in Your Garden
The robin, with its vibrant red breast and melodious song, is a cherished sight across the UK, particularly in the countryside. As a symbol of joy and renewal, this small...

Ecotherapy – A Greener Approach to Wellbeing
Ecotherapy is an interesting concept that explores the use of nature and being outside as a way to improve health. There are many forms of ecotherapy including Nature Walks and...
Ecotherapy – A Greener Approach to Wellbeing
Ecotherapy is an interesting concept that explores the use of nature and being outside as a way to improve health. There are many forms of ecotherapy including Nature Walks and...

Turtle Doves: Symbols of Love and Peace
These beautiful birds are distinguished by their orange-brown and black patterned back, bluish-grey head, pink chest, and the striking three black-and-white stripes on the sides of their neck. More colourful...
Turtle Doves: Symbols of Love and Peace
These beautiful birds are distinguished by their orange-brown and black patterned back, bluish-grey head, pink chest, and the striking three black-and-white stripes on the sides of their neck. More colourful...

The Decline of Wild Birds in the UK from 1970 t...
Over the past five decades, the UK has witnessed a significant decline in wild bird populations, with many species facing alarming reductions in numbers. Since 1970, approximately 40% of British...
The Decline of Wild Birds in the UK from 1970 t...
Over the past five decades, the UK has witnessed a significant decline in wild bird populations, with many species facing alarming reductions in numbers. Since 1970, approximately 40% of British...

Winter Colours: A Feast for the Senses, Our Hea...
As winter settles in, the world around us undergoes a quiet transformation. The bright greens and vibrant blooms of summer give way to the muted, rich colours of the colder...
Winter Colours: A Feast for the Senses, Our Hea...
As winter settles in, the world around us undergoes a quiet transformation. The bright greens and vibrant blooms of summer give way to the muted, rich colours of the colder...

Let the Leaves Lie: A Garden's Gift to Nature
As the colours of autumn sweep across our gardens, a new movement is taking root at Haith’s – the #LearningToLetTheLeavesLie initiative. Inspired by a chat between Haith’s director Simon King...
Let the Leaves Lie: A Garden's Gift to Nature
As the colours of autumn sweep across our gardens, a new movement is taking root at Haith’s – the #LearningToLetTheLeavesLie initiative. Inspired by a chat between Haith’s director Simon King...

Mindfulness in Nature: Connecting with the Pres...
In today’s fast-paced world, practicing mindfulness can be a grounding force. It helps us stay present, focused, and calm amid life’s noise. But one of the most enriching ways to...
Mindfulness in Nature: Connecting with the Pres...
In today’s fast-paced world, practicing mindfulness can be a grounding force. It helps us stay present, focused, and calm amid life’s noise. But one of the most enriching ways to...

Black Friday Bird Food Deals
Black Friday Bird Food Deals Now Live – Don’t Miss Out! The wait is over! Our Black Friday Bird Food Deals are officially live, bringing you incredible savings on our...
Black Friday Bird Food Deals
Black Friday Bird Food Deals Now Live – Don’t Miss Out! The wait is over! Our Black Friday Bird Food Deals are officially live, bringing you incredible savings on our...

Shaun Wallace – chasing the great outdoors (Nat...
English barrister, lecturer, and tv personality, Shaun Wallace, joined us recently for our most recent edition of Naturespace with Haith’s podcast. Known by millions as a ‘chaser’ on the tv...
Shaun Wallace – chasing the great outdoors (Nat...
English barrister, lecturer, and tv personality, Shaun Wallace, joined us recently for our most recent edition of Naturespace with Haith’s podcast. Known by millions as a ‘chaser’ on the tv...

The Importance of Hedgerows: A Call for Conserv...
Conservationists are urging farmers to reconsider their hedge management practices, advocating for cutting hedges only once every two to three years. Traditionally, hedgerows are trimmed each autumn, right after the...
The Importance of Hedgerows: A Call for Conserv...
Conservationists are urging farmers to reconsider their hedge management practices, advocating for cutting hedges only once every two to three years. Traditionally, hedgerows are trimmed each autumn, right after the...

Christmas Needle Felting Workshop
Join us for a delightful day of creativity! Learn the art of needle felting with Chrissy and create a couple of beautiful robins to adorn your home this Christmas. Date: 7th...
Christmas Needle Felting Workshop
Join us for a delightful day of creativity! Learn the art of needle felting with Chrissy and create a couple of beautiful robins to adorn your home this Christmas. Date: 7th...

Winter Journalling
Join us for a creative afternoon of Winter Nature Journaling with Sarah from The House with the Blue Door! As we transition from Autumn to Winter, you'll have the opportunity...
Winter Journalling
Join us for a creative afternoon of Winter Nature Journaling with Sarah from The House with the Blue Door! As we transition from Autumn to Winter, you'll have the opportunity...

Pumpkin Decoupage
Date, time, and location of the events Friday, 25th October at Haith's, The Bird Food Centre, Bolingbroke Road, Fairfield Industrial Estate, Louth, Lincs, LN11 0WA Duration: 2:30pm – 5pm Free...
Pumpkin Decoupage
Date, time, and location of the events Friday, 25th October at Haith's, The Bird Food Centre, Bolingbroke Road, Fairfield Industrial Estate, Louth, Lincs, LN11 0WA Duration: 2:30pm – 5pm Free...

Tom Svensson’s Fight Against Wildlife Crime - p...
Get ready for a gripping episode of Naturespace with Haith’s as Simon King welcomes two extraordinary guests: Tom Svensson, a world-renowned wildlife photographer who reveals his undercover past, and champion...
Tom Svensson’s Fight Against Wildlife Crime - p...
Get ready for a gripping episode of Naturespace with Haith’s as Simon King welcomes two extraordinary guests: Tom Svensson, a world-renowned wildlife photographer who reveals his undercover past, and champion...

Why Peanuts Are Ideal for Your Feeder In Winter
Feeding peanuts to garden birds during the colder months is a simple yet rewarding way to support your garden wildlife. As temperatures drop and natural food sources dwindle, peanuts provide...
Why Peanuts Are Ideal for Your Feeder In Winter
Feeding peanuts to garden birds during the colder months is a simple yet rewarding way to support your garden wildlife. As temperatures drop and natural food sources dwindle, peanuts provide...

The Benefits of Feeding Soft Foods to Birds in ...
As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, garden birds face challenges in finding adequate food. Providing them with soft foods during the autumn and winter months can be a game...
The Benefits of Feeding Soft Foods to Birds in ...
As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, garden birds face challenges in finding adequate food. Providing them with soft foods during the autumn and winter months can be a game...

Crafting a Pumpkin Seed Bird Feeder
As autumn comes around and pumpkins become a seasonal staple, why not re-cycle one into a delightful bird feeder? Creating a bird feeder from a pumpkin is a fun and...
Crafting a Pumpkin Seed Bird Feeder
As autumn comes around and pumpkins become a seasonal staple, why not re-cycle one into a delightful bird feeder? Creating a bird feeder from a pumpkin is a fun and...

Feeding wild birds during December
As December rolls in, the landscape transforms, and the chill of winter begins to settle. This month is a crucial time for wild birds as they prepare for the colder...
Feeding wild birds during December
As December rolls in, the landscape transforms, and the chill of winter begins to settle. This month is a crucial time for wild birds as they prepare for the colder...

Feeding Garden Birds: November Insights
As November settles in, the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, making it a crucial time to support our garden birds. Providing food not only helps them survive the...
Feeding Garden Birds: November Insights
As November settles in, the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, making it a crucial time to support our garden birds. Providing food not only helps them survive the...

Haith's Greener by the Day - October Edition
Reminder The Ramblers will be using our carpark for their local walk around Louth on the 2nd of October. Please park on the edge of the grass like we did...
Haith's Greener by the Day - October Edition
Reminder The Ramblers will be using our carpark for their local walk around Louth on the 2nd of October. Please park on the edge of the grass like we did...

Feeding Garden Birds in October
As October sweeps across the UK, it brings cooler temperatures and changing leaves, signalling a shift in the needs of our garden birds. Providing food during this transitional month is...
Feeding Garden Birds in October
As October sweeps across the UK, it brings cooler temperatures and changing leaves, signalling a shift in the needs of our garden birds. Providing food during this transitional month is...

Haith's Greener by the Day - September Edition
New Look! We hope you enjoy our new monthly newsletter look! We welcome Rufus the Robin and Betty the Blackbird, both popular characters here at Haith’s. Haith’s Open Day! Wow,...
Haith's Greener by the Day - September Edition
New Look! We hope you enjoy our new monthly newsletter look! We welcome Rufus the Robin and Betty the Blackbird, both popular characters here at Haith’s. Haith’s Open Day! Wow,...

Bird Migration - Exploring a Phenomenon
Like me, you might have wondered how bird migration works... It’s an interesting concept and one full of questions – why do birds migrate? How do they do it? It’s...
Bird Migration - Exploring a Phenomenon
Like me, you might have wondered how bird migration works... It’s an interesting concept and one full of questions – why do birds migrate? How do they do it? It’s...

Wild Bird Feeding : A September Guide
As September rolls in, our gardens and woodlands are alive with bird activity. This transitional month is marked by the beginning of autumn migration, where many species prepare for their...
Wild Bird Feeding : A September Guide
As September rolls in, our gardens and woodlands are alive with bird activity. This transitional month is marked by the beginning of autumn migration, where many species prepare for their...

NatureSpace with Haith’s Open Day 2024
Back in January, the challenge was set: arrange Haith’s first Open Day in our new premises here in Louth. This was a daunting task, with little to no event planning...
NatureSpace with Haith’s Open Day 2024
Back in January, the challenge was set: arrange Haith’s first Open Day in our new premises here in Louth. This was a daunting task, with little to no event planning...

Our Commitment to Quality and Transparent Pricing
Discover why Haith’s products are worth every penny. Introduction: Welcome to Haith’s! At Haith’s, we believe in providing the highest quality bird food and wildlife supplies for your feathered friends....
Our Commitment to Quality and Transparent Pricing
Discover why Haith’s products are worth every penny. Introduction: Welcome to Haith’s! At Haith’s, we believe in providing the highest quality bird food and wildlife supplies for your feathered friends....

Monthly Email - August Edition
UEFA Euro 2024 Football Championships One of our team members, Woolsey, made a last-minute trip to Berlin for the final, and the journey took a total of 16 hours! England...
Monthly Email - August Edition
UEFA Euro 2024 Football Championships One of our team members, Woolsey, made a last-minute trip to Berlin for the final, and the journey took a total of 16 hours! England...

Birds to spot in your garden during August
August is a great time for birdwatching in our gardens. As summer matures and hints of autumn begin to appear, a diverse array of birds can be observed, each bringing...
Birds to spot in your garden during August
August is a great time for birdwatching in our gardens. As summer matures and hints of autumn begin to appear, a diverse array of birds can be observed, each bringing...

Feeding garden birds in July
Feeding garden birds during the summer month of July can be a rewarding and enjoyable activity, as well as a critical support for local wildlife. With the breeding season in...
Feeding garden birds in July
Feeding garden birds during the summer month of July can be a rewarding and enjoyable activity, as well as a critical support for local wildlife. With the breeding season in...

Benefits of premium softfoods for garden birds
Our premium-quality softfoods are favourites among Robins, Blackbirds, and Dunnocks, and are also enjoyed by finches, sparrows, and tits, who eagerly pick out their preferred pieces. Softfoods offer a special...
Benefits of premium softfoods for garden birds
Our premium-quality softfoods are favourites among Robins, Blackbirds, and Dunnocks, and are also enjoyed by finches, sparrows, and tits, who eagerly pick out their preferred pieces. Softfoods offer a special...

Monthly Email - July Edition
MS Day The team celebrated MS Day through a raffle, name card and dressing in orange and blue. The day raised an amazing £80.37 for the MS Society. Well done...
Monthly Email - July Edition
MS Day The team celebrated MS Day through a raffle, name card and dressing in orange and blue. The day raised an amazing £80.37 for the MS Society. Well done...

Naturespace with Haith’s Open Day
Save the Date: 7th August 2024 Join us for a day of fun, learning, and community at our Open Day! From craft and food stalls to expert speakers and a...
Naturespace with Haith’s Open Day
Save the Date: 7th August 2024 Join us for a day of fun, learning, and community at our Open Day! From craft and food stalls to expert speakers and a...

A Royal Touch: Martin's Journey To Become a Gar...
From a young age, Martin has been captivated by landscapes, gardens, plants, and trees, leading him to pursue a career in horticulture. Inspired by his school’s motto, “Aim High,” he...
A Royal Touch: Martin's Journey To Become a Gar...
From a young age, Martin has been captivated by landscapes, gardens, plants, and trees, leading him to pursue a career in horticulture. Inspired by his school’s motto, “Aim High,” he...

Why Blackbirds sing at dawn and dusk in the summer
In the UK, blackbirds are known for their melodious songs at dawn and dusk, particularly during the summer months. This behaviour, known as the dawn and dusk chorus, is a...
Why Blackbirds sing at dawn and dusk in the summer
In the UK, blackbirds are known for their melodious songs at dawn and dusk, particularly during the summer months. This behaviour, known as the dawn and dusk chorus, is a...

Exploring the vibrant world of Greenfinches
The Greenfinch (Chloris chloris), with its vibrant green and yellow plumage, is a delightful sight for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts across the UK. These small, stocky birds are a common...
Exploring the vibrant world of Greenfinches
The Greenfinch (Chloris chloris), with its vibrant green and yellow plumage, is a delightful sight for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts across the UK. These small, stocky birds are a common...

Monthly Email - June Edition
Podcast The Bearded Birders joined us to record a podcast where they explored their love for nature and goals for the future. Listen to it here: https://haiths.com/pages/nature-podcast-naturespace-with-haiths We’re on Tripadvisor!...
Monthly Email - June Edition
Podcast The Bearded Birders joined us to record a podcast where they explored their love for nature and goals for the future. Listen to it here: https://haiths.com/pages/nature-podcast-naturespace-with-haiths We’re on Tripadvisor!...

Creating a Bird Garden Against the Odds: Tips f...
Handing commercial space back to Nature at The Haith's Bird Food Centre in Louth, Lincolnshire, UK. The home of Naturespace. When we re-located to Louth in March 2023 our outside...
Creating a Bird Garden Against the Odds: Tips f...
Handing commercial space back to Nature at The Haith's Bird Food Centre in Louth, Lincolnshire, UK. The home of Naturespace. When we re-located to Louth in March 2023 our outside...

Bullfinches: Understanding Their Diet and Habit...
Bullfinches (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) are one of the most captivating birds found in the UK, known for their striking appearance and melodic calls. These small birds are easily recognisable, with males...
Bullfinches: Understanding Their Diet and Habit...
Bullfinches (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) are one of the most captivating birds found in the UK, known for their striking appearance and melodic calls. These small birds are easily recognisable, with males...

June Birdwatching Wonders: What to Look for in ...
As nature bursts into full bloom, our green spaces become vibrant stages for bird activity, offering an enchanting spectacle for birdwatchers and casual observers alike.In early June, the familiar chirp...
June Birdwatching Wonders: What to Look for in ...
As nature bursts into full bloom, our green spaces become vibrant stages for bird activity, offering an enchanting spectacle for birdwatchers and casual observers alike.In early June, the familiar chirp...

Nature's Comfort: The Bearded Birders' Pandemic...
Amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, a small group of men from Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, found solace in an unexpected place – nature. Calling themselves "The Bearded Birders,"...
Nature's Comfort: The Bearded Birders' Pandemic...
Amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, a small group of men from Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, found solace in an unexpected place – nature. Calling themselves "The Bearded Birders,"...

A Year of Newsletters…
Welcome to the one year anniversary edition of Haith’s Greener by the Day newsletter! As we reflect on the past year's accomplishments and look forward to the future, we're excited...
A Year of Newsletters…
Welcome to the one year anniversary edition of Haith’s Greener by the Day newsletter! As we reflect on the past year's accomplishments and look forward to the future, we're excited...

Celebrating May: Top Tips for Garden Bird Feedi...
As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer May heralds the peak of springtime in the UK. It's a season of renewal, and what better way to embrace it...
Celebrating May: Top Tips for Garden Bird Feedi...
As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer May heralds the peak of springtime in the UK. It's a season of renewal, and what better way to embrace it...

Haith's Monthly Email: April Edition Highlights
Budgerigar Meeting Haith’s hosted the Lincolnshire Budgie Society. Avian Expert, Professor John E Cooper and his wife, wildlife lawyer Margaret Cooper led the evening. This included educational talks and a...
Haith's Monthly Email: April Edition Highlights
Budgerigar Meeting Haith’s hosted the Lincolnshire Budgie Society. Avian Expert, Professor John E Cooper and his wife, wildlife lawyer Margaret Cooper led the evening. This included educational talks and a...

A Beginner’s Guide to Bird Feeding: Essential T...
It can feel quite daunting entering the world of bird feeding as a beginner. You might have passed gardens with feeding stations decorated with an array of feeders (many of...
A Beginner’s Guide to Bird Feeding: Essential T...
It can feel quite daunting entering the world of bird feeding as a beginner. You might have passed gardens with feeding stations decorated with an array of feeders (many of...

Haith's Greener by the Day: March Edition Updates
Wednesday 6th March – The Ramblers Walk The Ramblers Group will start arriving at 09:30 for their walk. Tuesday 19th March – An Evening with the Coopers & Lincolnshire...
Haith's Greener by the Day: March Edition Updates
Wednesday 6th March – The Ramblers Walk The Ramblers Group will start arriving at 09:30 for their walk. Tuesday 19th March – An Evening with the Coopers & Lincolnshire...

The Green Beneath: Seagrass Restoration with Yo...
The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust & Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust have partnered with Orsted to begin a restoration project on the river Humber which is truly remarkable. Georgia Bennett, Seagrass Restoration Assistant...
The Green Beneath: Seagrass Restoration with Yo...
The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust & Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust have partnered with Orsted to begin a restoration project on the river Humber which is truly remarkable. Georgia Bennett, Seagrass Restoration Assistant...

What Birds are in the Garden in February
During February you will see the garden birds that have survived winter foraging continuously in search of food. The fittest of these survivors may also start to flaunt courtship displays....
What Birds are in the Garden in February
During February you will see the garden birds that have survived winter foraging continuously in search of food. The fittest of these survivors may also start to flaunt courtship displays....

Haith’s “Help to Fly” National Nest Box Scheme ...
Here at Haith’s, we believe in the vital role that wild birds play in enriching our lives and ecosystems. As these winged wonders grace our gardens, it is important to...
Haith’s “Help to Fly” National Nest Box Scheme ...
Here at Haith’s, we believe in the vital role that wild birds play in enriching our lives and ecosystems. As these winged wonders grace our gardens, it is important to...

Embracing Nest Box Week: A Celebration of Avian...
As February unfolds and love is in the air, nature enthusiasts and bird lovers alike are gearing up to celebrate Nest Box Week from 14th to 21st February 2024. This...
Embracing Nest Box Week: A Celebration of Avian...
As February unfolds and love is in the air, nature enthusiasts and bird lovers alike are gearing up to celebrate Nest Box Week from 14th to 21st February 2024. This...

Haith's Greener by the Day: February Edition Up...
Haith’s Event Hosting Prospects Exciting developments are underway as Haith’s initiates the planning of various events for the upcoming year. These will encompass guest speakers, craft stalls, workshops, and more....
Haith's Greener by the Day: February Edition Up...
Haith’s Event Hosting Prospects Exciting developments are underway as Haith’s initiates the planning of various events for the upcoming year. These will encompass guest speakers, craft stalls, workshops, and more....

Nick Ray's Odyssey of Adventure, Healing, and H...
Nick Ray is an adventurer fuelled by an unwavering passion for uncovering the natural marvels of our world. Hailing from Zimbabwe in Africa, he has dedicated a lifetime to embracing...
Nick Ray's Odyssey of Adventure, Healing, and H...
Nick Ray is an adventurer fuelled by an unwavering passion for uncovering the natural marvels of our world. Hailing from Zimbabwe in Africa, he has dedicated a lifetime to embracing...

The Captivating World of Starlings
In the avian realm, the starling stands out as a captivating and charismatic bird, known for its remarkable behaviour - mesmerising beauty and intelligence. These small to medium-sized birds are...
The Captivating World of Starlings
In the avian realm, the starling stands out as a captivating and charismatic bird, known for its remarkable behaviour - mesmerising beauty and intelligence. These small to medium-sized birds are...

Bird Friendly Haven: Inviting Diversity and Pro...
Attracting a variety of birds to your garden involves more than just scattering seeds; it requires a thoughtful and strategic approach to bird feeding. Explore how you can maximize the...
Bird Friendly Haven: Inviting Diversity and Pro...
Attracting a variety of birds to your garden involves more than just scattering seeds; it requires a thoughtful and strategic approach to bird feeding. Explore how you can maximize the...

Haith's Greener by the Day: January Edition Upd...
Wreath-Making Session Rachael hosted a festive wreath-making session. Everyone who joined in showcased their creativity and brought home something special, to celebrate Christmas. Secret Santa The office got...
Haith's Greener by the Day: January Edition Upd...
Wreath-Making Session Rachael hosted a festive wreath-making session. Everyone who joined in showcased their creativity and brought home something special, to celebrate Christmas. Secret Santa The office got...

Tiggywinkles: A Haven for Wildlife Healing (Nat...
Nestled in the heart of wildlife conservation, Tiggywinkles stands as a testament to compassion and dedication. What began as a humble venture in the Stocker family's garden has blossomed into...
Tiggywinkles: A Haven for Wildlife Healing (Nat...
Nestled in the heart of wildlife conservation, Tiggywinkles stands as a testament to compassion and dedication. What began as a humble venture in the Stocker family's garden has blossomed into...

Songbird Serenade - A Robins Tale
Few feathered friends captivate the imagination as profoundly as the iconic robin red breast. Scientifically identified as Erithacus Rubecula this small bird with its distinctive orange-red breast and brownish-grey back...
Songbird Serenade - A Robins Tale
Few feathered friends captivate the imagination as profoundly as the iconic robin red breast. Scientifically identified as Erithacus Rubecula this small bird with its distinctive orange-red breast and brownish-grey back...

Download Haith's Bird Food App!
Download Here: Haith's Bird Food Finder Introducing our new app, Haith's Bird Food Finder; it's an experience designed to simplify and elevate your bird-feeding journey. After...
Download Haith's Bird Food App!
Download Here: Haith's Bird Food Finder Introducing our new app, Haith's Bird Food Finder; it's an experience designed to simplify and elevate your bird-feeding journey. After...

December Delights in Garden Bird Feeding
As winter's chill settles in, December becomes a critical time to support our feathered friends in the garden. The landscape may seem barren, but with a well-stocked bird feeder, you...
December Delights in Garden Bird Feeding
As winter's chill settles in, December becomes a critical time to support our feathered friends in the garden. The landscape may seem barren, but with a well-stocked bird feeder, you...

Haith's Greener by the Day: December Edition Up...
School Visit Julianne & Charlotte headed down to Greenwich House Independent School in Louth, to give a presentation on the topic of conservation, for their Harvest Festival. The children were...
Haith's Greener by the Day: December Edition Up...
School Visit Julianne & Charlotte headed down to Greenwich House Independent School in Louth, to give a presentation on the topic of conservation, for their Harvest Festival. The children were...

Harmony of Christmas and Nature: A Meaningful C...
Christmas holds a unique significance for families, treasured by children who eagerly await the delight of unwrapping presents and engaging in the joy of giving as well. Additionally, it’s a...
Harmony of Christmas and Nature: A Meaningful C...
Christmas holds a unique significance for families, treasured by children who eagerly await the delight of unwrapping presents and engaging in the joy of giving as well. Additionally, it’s a...

Suet – A Superfood for Every Season
What is Suet? Suet is a high-energy food made from animal fat. It is often mixed with a variety of ingredients, not limited to seeds, berries, mealworms and insects. Suet...
Suet – A Superfood for Every Season
What is Suet? Suet is a high-energy food made from animal fat. It is often mixed with a variety of ingredients, not limited to seeds, berries, mealworms and insects. Suet...

Nurturing garden birds in November
As autumn paints the landscape with hues of amber and gold, November brings a unique charm to garden bird feeding in the UK. As temperatures drop and natural food sources...
Nurturing garden birds in November
As autumn paints the landscape with hues of amber and gold, November brings a unique charm to garden bird feeding in the UK. As temperatures drop and natural food sources...

Why we feed wild birds – A feathered friends guide
Feeding birds can be a truly rewarding activity, offering several benefits both for the birds and for us. Here are some key advantages: Supporting Bird Populations in Challenging Conditions: Particularly...
Why we feed wild birds – A feathered friends guide
Feeding birds can be a truly rewarding activity, offering several benefits both for the birds and for us. Here are some key advantages: Supporting Bird Populations in Challenging Conditions: Particularly...

Embracing Nature: A Prescription for Mental Wel...
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, where screens dominate our attention and concrete jungles surround us, the therapeutic power of nature often goes unnoticed. Yet, the profound...
Embracing Nature: A Prescription for Mental Wel...
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, where screens dominate our attention and concrete jungles surround us, the therapeutic power of nature often goes unnoticed. Yet, the profound...

The Mystical Melodies of Birds That Sing at Night
The avian population is a symphony of diversity, and while most of us associate bird songs with the cheerful melodies of daylight, there's a lesser-known, enchanting world of birds that...
The Mystical Melodies of Birds That Sing at Night
The avian population is a symphony of diversity, and while most of us associate bird songs with the cheerful melodies of daylight, there's a lesser-known, enchanting world of birds that...

Why Are Songbirds Important?
In the enchanting realm of nature, songbirds emerge as the unsung heroes, orchestrating a symphony that transcends mere melodious tunes. These feathered maestros play a crucial role in maintaining the...
Why Are Songbirds Important?
In the enchanting realm of nature, songbirds emerge as the unsung heroes, orchestrating a symphony that transcends mere melodious tunes. These feathered maestros play a crucial role in maintaining the...

Haith's Greener by the Day: November Edition Up...
Save Our Wild Isles Save Our Wild Isles has finished screening – it would be great to hear your feedback on the series. What are we already doing and what...
Haith's Greener by the Day: November Edition Up...
Save Our Wild Isles Save Our Wild Isles has finished screening – it would be great to hear your feedback on the series. What are we already doing and what...

Haith’s Collaboration with 'Stewton Stars Hidea...
Earlier this year Jess, owner of Stewton Stars Hideaway, a local luxury glamping haven, reached out to us. Recognising our shared passion for nature, she extended an invitation for us...
Haith’s Collaboration with 'Stewton Stars Hidea...
Earlier this year Jess, owner of Stewton Stars Hideaway, a local luxury glamping haven, reached out to us. Recognising our shared passion for nature, she extended an invitation for us...

Nick Howard - a stately home's conservation sto...
The Hon. Nicholas Howard, known as Nick, currently resides in the splendid Castle Howard, an elegant stately home nestled in the scenic landscapes of North Yorkshire. With approximately 1,000 acres...
Nick Howard - a stately home's conservation sto...
The Hon. Nicholas Howard, known as Nick, currently resides in the splendid Castle Howard, an elegant stately home nestled in the scenic landscapes of North Yorkshire. With approximately 1,000 acres...

Birds deserve the best: clean black sunflower s...
When it comes to our birds, providing them with a well-balanced diet is crucial for their overall well-being. Many bird enthusiasts opt for black sunflower seeds as a staple in...
Birds deserve the best: clean black sunflower s...
When it comes to our birds, providing them with a well-balanced diet is crucial for their overall well-being. Many bird enthusiasts opt for black sunflower seeds as a staple in...

Winters lifeline - The essential role of bathin...
As the crisp autumn leaves begin to fall and winter's chill sets in, our feathered friends in the garden face new challenges in finding essential resources. Providing bathing and drinking...
Winters lifeline - The essential role of bathin...
As the crisp autumn leaves begin to fall and winter's chill sets in, our feathered friends in the garden face new challenges in finding essential resources. Providing bathing and drinking...

Haith's Greener by the Day: October Edition Upd...
Trade Website A huge congratulations to everyone who has helped bring Haith’s & Robin Red Trade website come to life – what a huge achievement! Podcast With the help of...
Haith's Greener by the Day: October Edition Upd...
Trade Website A huge congratulations to everyone who has helped bring Haith’s & Robin Red Trade website come to life – what a huge achievement! Podcast With the help of...

The Majestic Horse Chestnut Tree and its Treasu...
When autumn paints the landscape with its warm hues, one tree stands out with a rich bounty of nature's treasures—the horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum). These magnificent trees, known for...
The Majestic Horse Chestnut Tree and its Treasu...
When autumn paints the landscape with its warm hues, one tree stands out with a rich bounty of nature's treasures—the horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum). These magnificent trees, known for...

Harmony in the hedgerows – the songs of a Black...
Blackbirds in the UK are the virtuosos of the avian realm, serenading us with a repertoire that is both comforting and captivating. Belonging to the Turdidae family, these feathered artists,...
Harmony in the hedgerows – the songs of a Black...
Blackbirds in the UK are the virtuosos of the avian realm, serenading us with a repertoire that is both comforting and captivating. Belonging to the Turdidae family, these feathered artists,...

Nature's Winter Buffet - The Vital Role of Ber...
As winter's chill blankets the landscape, the natural world undergoes a subtle transformation. For our feathered friends, the drop in temperature signals a time of increased challenges in finding nourishment....
Nature's Winter Buffet - The Vital Role of Ber...
As winter's chill blankets the landscape, the natural world undergoes a subtle transformation. For our feathered friends, the drop in temperature signals a time of increased challenges in finding nourishment....

Embracing Autumn's Feathered Friends
As the days grow shorter and a crisp chill fills the air, autumn arrives in the UK, bringing with it a beautiful transformation of colours and a flurry of activity...
Embracing Autumn's Feathered Friends
As the days grow shorter and a crisp chill fills the air, autumn arrives in the UK, bringing with it a beautiful transformation of colours and a flurry of activity...

State of Nature Report 2023
Well, the report is in and it’s dire. The UK’s wildlife is showing a persistent decline and is now one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. 19% of...
State of Nature Report 2023
Well, the report is in and it’s dire. The UK’s wildlife is showing a persistent decline and is now one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. 19% of...

Preserving Nature: The Sycamore Gap Tree Saga
Recently, the felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall has left a void in our hearts and on the landscape. It wasn't just a tree; it was...
Preserving Nature: The Sycamore Gap Tree Saga
Recently, the felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall has left a void in our hearts and on the landscape. It wasn't just a tree; it was...

Sacha Dench - adventure meets conservation (Na...
Sacha’s early childhood was spent in the remote Australian bush, a manor house in Suffolk and villages in Switzerland and France. A love of the natural world and a passion...
Sacha Dench - adventure meets conservation (Na...
Sacha’s early childhood was spent in the remote Australian bush, a manor house in Suffolk and villages in Switzerland and France. A love of the natural world and a passion...

The Wondrous World of Upcycling: Creative Ideas...
You’ve probably heard of recycling, also known as ‘downcycling’, however, you might not know about upcycling. Upcycling, put simply, is the process of making something new or more valuable, out...
The Wondrous World of Upcycling: Creative Ideas...
You’ve probably heard of recycling, also known as ‘downcycling’, however, you might not know about upcycling. Upcycling, put simply, is the process of making something new or more valuable, out...

Haith’s Supports Local Schoolboy’s Talent: A Co...
Over the last six months, here at Haith’s, we have made it our mission to build a Family & Education section on our website, where we provide free nature resources...
Haith’s Supports Local Schoolboy’s Talent: A Co...
Over the last six months, here at Haith’s, we have made it our mission to build a Family & Education section on our website, where we provide free nature resources...

The Natural World: Autumnal Facts
Autumn is one of the four seasons, that goes after summer and before winter and it is all about huge changes in our environment and nature affecting plants, animals, and...
The Natural World: Autumnal Facts
Autumn is one of the four seasons, that goes after summer and before winter and it is all about huge changes in our environment and nature affecting plants, animals, and...

Megan McCubbin – a lifelong love for nature (Na...
Nature and the natural world are everything to us here at Haith’s and we are passionate about how we can help the world around us. It was our absolute pleasure...
Megan McCubbin – a lifelong love for nature (Na...
Nature and the natural world are everything to us here at Haith’s and we are passionate about how we can help the world around us. It was our absolute pleasure...

Pinecones - A Symbol of Autumn
Pinecones are the woody fruiting body and reproductive organ of pine trees. They come from the conifer family and grow on different types of pine trees such as Black Pine, Scots...
Pinecones - A Symbol of Autumn
Pinecones are the woody fruiting body and reproductive organ of pine trees. They come from the conifer family and grow on different types of pine trees such as Black Pine, Scots...

Haith's Greener by the Day: September Edition U...
Hello everyone! Here at Haith's, we send out a monthly newsletter to our staff on the last Friday of the month. This is to highlight projects and successes within the...
Haith's Greener by the Day: September Edition U...
Hello everyone! Here at Haith's, we send out a monthly newsletter to our staff on the last Friday of the month. This is to highlight projects and successes within the...

Haith's SuperClean Bird Food: Healthy Bird Seed...
At Haith's, our mission is clear and simple: to make a positive difference in the lives of birds through our nutritious and handcrafted bird food. Since 1937, our philosophy has...
Haith's SuperClean Bird Food: Healthy Bird Seed...
At Haith's, our mission is clear and simple: to make a positive difference in the lives of birds through our nutritious and handcrafted bird food. Since 1937, our philosophy has...

Fun at the Seaside!
The seaside is a place children love to visit, and Cleethorpes is our nearest seaside resort, one filled with many happy memories. The sandy beach goes on for miles and...
Fun at the Seaside!
The seaside is a place children love to visit, and Cleethorpes is our nearest seaside resort, one filled with many happy memories. The sandy beach goes on for miles and...

How to Make a Terrarium
You will need: A glass jar. Any shape or size will work - I have used a wine glass before. Clay pebbles for drainage at the bottom, this helps keep...
How to Make a Terrarium
You will need: A glass jar. Any shape or size will work - I have used a wine glass before. Clay pebbles for drainage at the bottom, this helps keep...

Facts About Moles
We’ve all heard the song lyrics ‘I am a mole and I live in a hole’ but how much do we really know about this small mammal that lives a...
Facts About Moles
We’ve all heard the song lyrics ‘I am a mole and I live in a hole’ but how much do we really know about this small mammal that lives a...

Hedgehog Challenges: Insights from Barry Last o...
We were recently contacted by a friend of Haith’s, Mrs Downing, who became aware of roadworks in her local area that seemed to lack any attention to detail regarding the...
Hedgehog Challenges: Insights from Barry Last o...
We were recently contacted by a friend of Haith’s, Mrs Downing, who became aware of roadworks in her local area that seemed to lack any attention to detail regarding the...

Time Away with Nature
We all need to take a break now and again to relax and unwind especially for our own well-being, away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. For my holiday this time...
Time Away with Nature
We all need to take a break now and again to relax and unwind especially for our own well-being, away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. For my holiday this time...

Babies and Nature: Encouraging Early Connection...
Through my time working in early years settings, I have been lucky enough to look after babies. New to the planet, I found it special interacting with them and shaping...
Babies and Nature: Encouraging Early Connection...
Through my time working in early years settings, I have been lucky enough to look after babies. New to the planet, I found it special interacting with them and shaping...

Wildlife needs to stay hydrated too
Hot weather is becoming more common. Just last year the UK recorded its hottest temperature ever recorded, at Coningsby in Lincolnshire – just a 40-minute drive away from us here...
Wildlife needs to stay hydrated too
Hot weather is becoming more common. Just last year the UK recorded its hottest temperature ever recorded, at Coningsby in Lincolnshire – just a 40-minute drive away from us here...

Nurturing Nature's Allies: The Importance of Co...
As a parent, I believe fostering a connection between children and the natural world is work worth doing. When we introduce our children to nature from an early age, we...
Nurturing Nature's Allies: The Importance of Co...
As a parent, I believe fostering a connection between children and the natural world is work worth doing. When we introduce our children to nature from an early age, we...

Making Memories in the Natural World
Children love to have fun, and as a parent or grandparent, we are always looking for things to do especially at a weekend or during school holidays. Most of the...
Making Memories in the Natural World
Children love to have fun, and as a parent or grandparent, we are always looking for things to do especially at a weekend or during school holidays. Most of the...

Dangers to farmland birds
A new study has found that the increased use of pesticides and fertiliser is pushing the decline of farmland species. European farmland bird species, since 1980 and 2016, have more...
Dangers to farmland birds
A new study has found that the increased use of pesticides and fertiliser is pushing the decline of farmland species. European farmland bird species, since 1980 and 2016, have more...

Introducing Grandchildren to Nature from an Ear...
I spend many a happy weekend with my grandson Jack who is only 5 years old. We make so many lovely memories together and some of the best ones are...
Introducing Grandchildren to Nature from an Ear...
I spend many a happy weekend with my grandson Jack who is only 5 years old. We make so many lovely memories together and some of the best ones are...

Taking Loose Parts Play Outdoors
Nature is good for the mind, body, soul – and our children! Playing in nature allows children to develop many different skills including independence, risk-taking, creativity and physicality to name...
Taking Loose Parts Play Outdoors
Nature is good for the mind, body, soul – and our children! Playing in nature allows children to develop many different skills including independence, risk-taking, creativity and physicality to name...

Proud to be an Export Champion!
We take great pride in being recognised as a Northern Powerhouse Export Champion. In 2018, Haith's director, Simon King, was personally approached by the Department for International Trade (DIT) to...
Proud to be an Export Champion!
We take great pride in being recognised as a Northern Powerhouse Export Champion. In 2018, Haith's director, Simon King, was personally approached by the Department for International Trade (DIT) to...

Kids eat first
We always knew Huskfree Advance with Dried Mealworms was going to be popular when we put our heads together years ago and designed this special mix. With contents such as...
Kids eat first
We always knew Huskfree Advance with Dried Mealworms was going to be popular when we put our heads together years ago and designed this special mix. With contents such as...

The importance of trees
Hands up! – does anyone have a favourite tree or one that you remember from your childhood? Two that stay in my memory are a big weeping willow in the...
The importance of trees
Hands up! – does anyone have a favourite tree or one that you remember from your childhood? Two that stay in my memory are a big weeping willow in the...

Swifts: The Red Arrows of the Bird World
These slender, boomerang-winged birds are exquisite flyers and a true anomaly within the bird world. With a top speed of 69mph, swifts have stamina a human could only dream of!...
Swifts: The Red Arrows of the Bird World
These slender, boomerang-winged birds are exquisite flyers and a true anomaly within the bird world. With a top speed of 69mph, swifts have stamina a human could only dream of!...

Bird Health: Prevention Over Cure - Understandi...
After living through a global pandemic, I’m sure that you, like me, are more aware of germs and preventative measures we can use to limit the likelihood of disease. You...
Bird Health: Prevention Over Cure - Understandi...
After living through a global pandemic, I’m sure that you, like me, are more aware of germs and preventative measures we can use to limit the likelihood of disease. You...

Bird Nests: Understanding the Method Behind the...
A baby has a cot, a joey has a pouch, and a chick has a nest. These are safe spots to keep our babies from harm and different bird species...
Bird Nests: Understanding the Method Behind the...
A baby has a cot, a joey has a pouch, and a chick has a nest. These are safe spots to keep our babies from harm and different bird species...

Fledglings 101: A Beginner's Guide to Feeding Y...
In the world of birds we have many terms, and one of those terms is that of a fledgling. A fledgling relates to a stage of development where a juvenile...
Fledglings 101: A Beginner's Guide to Feeding Y...
In the world of birds we have many terms, and one of those terms is that of a fledgling. A fledgling relates to a stage of development where a juvenile...

Birdsong of Spring
Spring is a time of awakening. As flowers bloom and wildlife emerges, we are welcomed by warmer, sunnier days and melodic bird song. It is a wonderful time of year...
Birdsong of Spring
Spring is a time of awakening. As flowers bloom and wildlife emerges, we are welcomed by warmer, sunnier days and melodic bird song. It is a wonderful time of year...

Haith's bird food is opening a shop in Louth - ...
Exciting news for all the bird lovers out there! Our shop at the new bird food centre in Louth, Lincolnshire, will be opening towards the end of April (or early...
Haith's bird food is opening a shop in Louth - ...
Exciting news for all the bird lovers out there! Our shop at the new bird food centre in Louth, Lincolnshire, will be opening towards the end of April (or early...

We're migrating to Louth, Lincolnshire this wee...
We're migrating to Louth, Lincolnshire this weekend. We would like to take this moment to express our deepest gratitude for your kindness, support, and patience during our migration to the...
We're migrating to Louth, Lincolnshire this wee...
We're migrating to Louth, Lincolnshire this weekend. We would like to take this moment to express our deepest gratitude for your kindness, support, and patience during our migration to the...

Life as a Wildlife Trust Fundraiser
It is mid December and my fingers feel like they are being pricked to death; I have a rosy red face and tingling feet. I am standing on the front...
Life as a Wildlife Trust Fundraiser
It is mid December and my fingers feel like they are being pricked to death; I have a rosy red face and tingling feet. I am standing on the front...

Haith’s Wild Bird Competition: Win 5kg Premium ...
Terms & Conditions (Facebook): To enter, like, share and comment ‘Win’ under our post. UK Entries Only. One entry per customer per household. Competition runs from Wednesday 22nd February 2023...
Haith’s Wild Bird Competition: Win 5kg Premium ...
Terms & Conditions (Facebook): To enter, like, share and comment ‘Win’ under our post. UK Entries Only. One entry per customer per household. Competition runs from Wednesday 22nd February 2023...

Feather Your Nest with Haith's Bird Food: New F...
We are excited to announce the upcoming opening of our factory outlet store in Louth, Lincolnshire, where you'll be able to buy fresh, natural, healthy, and safe bird food products...
Feather Your Nest with Haith's Bird Food: New F...
We are excited to announce the upcoming opening of our factory outlet store in Louth, Lincolnshire, where you'll be able to buy fresh, natural, healthy, and safe bird food products...

We are hiring...
Haith’s Bird Food is a leading manufacturer of premium bird food products. We are currently seeking hardworking and dedicated individuals to join our team at our new manufacturing facility in...
We are hiring...
Haith’s Bird Food is a leading manufacturer of premium bird food products. We are currently seeking hardworking and dedicated individuals to join our team at our new manufacturing facility in...

Win a bag of SuperClean, 100% edible wild bird ...
Wild Competition: Win 5kg of Huskfree Advance to top up your feeder in time for the Big Garden Birdwatch! If you enter our competition, be careful not to respond to...
Win a bag of SuperClean, 100% edible wild bird ...
Wild Competition: Win 5kg of Huskfree Advance to top up your feeder in time for the Big Garden Birdwatch! If you enter our competition, be careful not to respond to...

Iolo Williams: Stop, Look & Listen (Naturespace...
Iolo was born and raised in mid Wales & after working for the RSPB, in the late 1990s left the society to work full-time in the media. His tv series...
Iolo Williams: Stop, Look & Listen (Naturespace...
Iolo was born and raised in mid Wales & after working for the RSPB, in the late 1990s left the society to work full-time in the media. His tv series...

Chris Packham – a life with nature (Naturespace...
Episode 9: Chris Packham: Looking after the natural world and our mental health In this episode of Naturespace with Haith's podcast, Chris talks to Simon King about the birds visiting his...
Chris Packham – a life with nature (Naturespace...
Episode 9: Chris Packham: Looking after the natural world and our mental health In this episode of Naturespace with Haith's podcast, Chris talks to Simon King about the birds visiting his...

Hannah Bourne-Taylor – a swift mission (Natures...
Hannah is on a mission – one that we can all help with and doesn’t take much time. Many of us look to the skies in April and May awaiting...
Hannah Bourne-Taylor – a swift mission (Natures...
Hannah is on a mission – one that we can all help with and doesn’t take much time. Many of us look to the skies in April and May awaiting...

Paul Rose – On land & sea (Naturespace with Hai...
"When I started the Naturespace with Haith's podcast journey, I had a vision. That vision was to interview guests whose love for nature is as strong as Haith's - I...
Paul Rose – On land & sea (Naturespace with Hai...
"When I started the Naturespace with Haith's podcast journey, I had a vision. That vision was to interview guests whose love for nature is as strong as Haith's - I...

Professor John E. Cooper: Avian flu - How sensi...
Because we're a trusted bird food company on a mission to discover the bigger picture, we have a self-imposed responsibility to learn more about the 2022 Avian flu activity here...
Professor John E. Cooper: Avian flu - How sensi...
Because we're a trusted bird food company on a mission to discover the bigger picture, we have a self-imposed responsibility to learn more about the 2022 Avian flu activity here...

The connection between nature and autism: Can w...
Snippet from our new podcast 🎧 The connection between nature and autism: Can watching the birds help with autism? The connection between nature and autism has been a subject of...
The connection between nature and autism: Can w...
Snippet from our new podcast 🎧 The connection between nature and autism: Can watching the birds help with autism? The connection between nature and autism has been a subject of...

The connection between nature and autism - podcast
Snippet from our new podcast 🎧 The connection between nature and autism has been a subject of growing interest and research in recent years, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of natural...
The connection between nature and autism - podcast
Snippet from our new podcast 🎧 The connection between nature and autism has been a subject of growing interest and research in recent years, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of natural...

ITV News: ‘Being around birds ‘linked to mental...
The sound of the dawn chorus or a blackbird singing at dusk leaves an impression with many of us – we’ve instinctively suspected how beneficial nature can be for us,...
ITV News: ‘Being around birds ‘linked to mental...
The sound of the dawn chorus or a blackbird singing at dusk leaves an impression with many of us – we’ve instinctively suspected how beneficial nature can be for us,...

The connection between nature and autism
Dr Helen Jeffries says, “I’m autistic and happy to talk about it” which is why we (Haith's) invited her to feature on an episode of Naturespace with Haith’s because we,...
The connection between nature and autism
Dr Helen Jeffries says, “I’m autistic and happy to talk about it” which is why we (Haith's) invited her to feature on an episode of Naturespace with Haith’s because we,...

I saw a kingfisher on a trolley - nature adapts
Snippet from our new podcast 🎤 James Elliott @thecanoeriver explains how nature adapts when he saw a kingfisher on a shopping trolley James Elliott, the dedicated river cleaner, has been...
I saw a kingfisher on a trolley - nature adapts
Snippet from our new podcast 🎤 James Elliott @thecanoeriver explains how nature adapts when he saw a kingfisher on a shopping trolley James Elliott, the dedicated river cleaner, has been...

A day in the life of a canoe river cleaner
Snippet from our new podcast 🎤 James Elliott tells us all about a day in the life of a canoe river cleaner Every day, James Elliott, known as "The Canoe...
A day in the life of a canoe river cleaner
Snippet from our new podcast 🎤 James Elliott tells us all about a day in the life of a canoe river cleaner Every day, James Elliott, known as "The Canoe...

James Elliott - Grimsby's The Canoe River Clean...
James Elliott AKA "The Canoe River Cleaner" is a local hero fighting for the natural world - his battleground is the River Freshney, and the enemy is litter. "It's all...
James Elliott - Grimsby's The Canoe River Clean...
James Elliott AKA "The Canoe River Cleaner" is a local hero fighting for the natural world - his battleground is the River Freshney, and the enemy is litter. "It's all...

Our living planet in decline
In less than a lifetime our planet will be in trouble if we don’t act now. Wildlife populations are suffering a 69% reduction in size, right across the world, according...
Our living planet in decline
In less than a lifetime our planet will be in trouble if we don’t act now. Wildlife populations are suffering a 69% reduction in size, right across the world, according...

Rewild - Go natural
Rewilding is the new buzzword on everyone’s lips, but what does it mean? It's a choice about how we decide to manage our land. For example, when we take a...
Rewild - Go natural
Rewilding is the new buzzword on everyone’s lips, but what does it mean? It's a choice about how we decide to manage our land. For example, when we take a...

Awesome autumn facts
For many people the start of autumn is signalled by the harvest, but where does the word 'autumn' come from and what does it mean? Autumn comes from the Latin...
Awesome autumn facts
For many people the start of autumn is signalled by the harvest, but where does the word 'autumn' come from and what does it mean? Autumn comes from the Latin...

Sovereign shared our love of aviculture
We are saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen, whose close association with bird-keeping has spanned many years. The Queen occupies a very special place in Haith’s and...
Sovereign shared our love of aviculture
We are saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen, whose close association with bird-keeping has spanned many years. The Queen occupies a very special place in Haith’s and...

Haith’s bird food migrating from Grimsby to Lou...
We’re aiming to make a positive difference for our staff (and customers) by creating commercial space and a working environment that’s connected with nature, where we can continue to create...
Haith’s bird food migrating from Grimsby to Lou...
We’re aiming to make a positive difference for our staff (and customers) by creating commercial space and a working environment that’s connected with nature, where we can continue to create...

A takeaway treat for garden birds
A trip to the seaside is not a trip to the seaside without fish and chips with an ice-cream or two thrown in. But we are here to prove that...
A takeaway treat for garden birds
A trip to the seaside is not a trip to the seaside without fish and chips with an ice-cream or two thrown in. But we are here to prove that...

SuperClean and calcium-rich bird diets for gard...
At Haith’s, not only do we use over eighty years of seed buying, cleaning, and manufacturing expertise to make hand-crafted foods we also use veterinary science to improve bird diets....
SuperClean and calcium-rich bird diets for gard...
At Haith’s, not only do we use over eighty years of seed buying, cleaning, and manufacturing expertise to make hand-crafted foods we also use veterinary science to improve bird diets....

Plenty of water needed
The weather of course has been very warm during this past week and there has been no rain either here in Kent. The birds are making full use of their...
Plenty of water needed
The weather of course has been very warm during this past week and there has been no rain either here in Kent. The birds are making full use of their...

Form an orderly queue
There has been a lot of bird activity in the garden over the past week and although timings have been adapted by the starlings, they are still coming early in...
Form an orderly queue
There has been a lot of bird activity in the garden over the past week and although timings have been adapted by the starlings, they are still coming early in...

Countryside Hedgerows
Hedgerows criss-cross our countryside dividing up farmland and scenery, stretching for miles and miles but what exactly are they? Often the remains of ancient wooded areas they are usually just...
Countryside Hedgerows
Hedgerows criss-cross our countryside dividing up farmland and scenery, stretching for miles and miles but what exactly are they? Often the remains of ancient wooded areas they are usually just...

Adapting to the feeding stations
I have been using suet logs in the feeding area in the cobnut tree for the past few days and I think it means that the starlings and smaller birds...
Adapting to the feeding stations
I have been using suet logs in the feeding area in the cobnut tree for the past few days and I think it means that the starlings and smaller birds...

Different feeding routines
The weather in Kent became warmer and warmer last week culminating in a hot day on Friday but by Saturday it was somewhat cooler again. It was noticeable that the...
Different feeding routines
The weather in Kent became warmer and warmer last week culminating in a hot day on Friday but by Saturday it was somewhat cooler again. It was noticeable that the...

Some like it hot
The weather in Kent over the last few days has been much warmer than of late and for the last day or so temperatures have been into the high 20's...
Some like it hot
The weather in Kent over the last few days has been much warmer than of late and for the last day or so temperatures have been into the high 20's...

Potential use of bird tables and feeders to mon...
Hugh D. Loxdale, FLS, MBE In a recent article (Loxdale, 2022) published in the June issue of the Linnean Society of London’s house journal, The Linnean, I suggested that bird...
Potential use of bird tables and feeders to mon...
Hugh D. Loxdale, FLS, MBE In a recent article (Loxdale, 2022) published in the June issue of the Linnean Society of London’s house journal, The Linnean, I suggested that bird...

Looking for a no mess bird food?
Do you love birds but hate the mess they leave behind? Then you'll love this bird food! It’s 100% edible and leaves no waste – it will keep your patio...
Looking for a no mess bird food?
Do you love birds but hate the mess they leave behind? Then you'll love this bird food! It’s 100% edible and leaves no waste – it will keep your patio...

Plenty of hungry birds in the garden to feed
Over the past week I've found it hard to keep up with the amount of food that the birds are eating as the population seems to have increased dramatically. I...
Plenty of hungry birds in the garden to feed
Over the past week I've found it hard to keep up with the amount of food that the birds are eating as the population seems to have increased dramatically. I...

10 bird feeding products that should be in ever...
Whether you're looking for a new bird feeder or new bird food or just want to know more about the best bird feeders on the market, read our article! The...
10 bird feeding products that should be in ever...
Whether you're looking for a new bird feeder or new bird food or just want to know more about the best bird feeders on the market, read our article! The...

Some noisy new visitors
Bird activity has increased dramatically again during the past week and just 12 days ago there were two young starlings and I'm now counting as many as 20 at one...
Some noisy new visitors
Bird activity has increased dramatically again during the past week and just 12 days ago there were two young starlings and I'm now counting as many as 20 at one...

Bird Feeding Tips for Beginners
Bird feeders are an easy way to attract birds to your garden. However, not everyone knows what type of feeder to buy. Read on to learn more about bird feeders! ...
Bird Feeding Tips for Beginners
Bird feeders are an easy way to attract birds to your garden. However, not everyone knows what type of feeder to buy. Read on to learn more about bird feeders! ...

More youngsters have arrived
In my last blog I mentioned the fact that birds were coming and going frequently from my feeders and that the quantity of food eaten had dramatically increased. This past...
More youngsters have arrived
In my last blog I mentioned the fact that birds were coming and going frequently from my feeders and that the quantity of food eaten had dramatically increased. This past...

Platinum Jubilee Mix
NEW! To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee - have a garden party and invite the birds. We are proud to introduce our limited-edition Platinum Jubilee Mix. Platinum Jubilee Mix is hand-crafted...
Platinum Jubilee Mix
NEW! To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee - have a garden party and invite the birds. We are proud to introduce our limited-edition Platinum Jubilee Mix. Platinum Jubilee Mix is hand-crafted...

York’s Rowntree Park in all its glory
Lucy K captured the enchanting allure of York's Rowntree Park gardens in a series of captivating photographs during a recent stroll. Nestled a brief distance from the bustling city center...
York’s Rowntree Park in all its glory
Lucy K captured the enchanting allure of York's Rowntree Park gardens in a series of captivating photographs during a recent stroll. Nestled a brief distance from the bustling city center...

Adapting to the weather
I'm sure the plants as well as the birds, insects and other wildlife have been pleased with the weather during the past week. The birds certainly adapt to the weather...
Adapting to the weather
I'm sure the plants as well as the birds, insects and other wildlife have been pleased with the weather during the past week. The birds certainly adapt to the weather...

Spider catcher
Spiders – you either love them or loathe them or possibly just tolerate them. Whichever category you fall in you’re bound to come across them whether it’s while you’re gardening...
Spider catcher
Spiders – you either love them or loathe them or possibly just tolerate them. Whichever category you fall in you’re bound to come across them whether it’s while you’re gardening...

Butterflies in winter
You may be surprised to discover that butterflies are around during the winter but just in different forms. Unlike mammals, who are warm blooded, butterflies are cold-blooded and rely on...
Butterflies in winter
You may be surprised to discover that butterflies are around during the winter but just in different forms. Unlike mammals, who are warm blooded, butterflies are cold-blooded and rely on...

Bird feed
We like to think we know a thing or two about bird seed. We’ve been cleaning, handcrafting, and mixing bird feed for eighty-five years! We’re still learning of course, but...
Bird feed
We like to think we know a thing or two about bird seed. We’ve been cleaning, handcrafting, and mixing bird feed for eighty-five years! We’re still learning of course, but...

Fat balls for birds
Suet is a firm favourite with garden birds and is available in many different shapes and sizes and is usually readily available. Fat balls help to support metabolism and provide...
Fat balls for birds
Suet is a firm favourite with garden birds and is available in many different shapes and sizes and is usually readily available. Fat balls help to support metabolism and provide...

Share and share alike
One of the rarer sightings in my garden this week was of a pair of goldfinches. They came into one of the flower beds and seemed to be taking seeds...
Share and share alike
One of the rarer sightings in my garden this week was of a pair of goldfinches. They came into one of the flower beds and seemed to be taking seeds...

Mealworms for birds
Mealworms, whether live or dried are one of the most important things you can feed to your garden birds at any time of the year. Mealworms are the larvae form...
Mealworms for birds
Mealworms, whether live or dried are one of the most important things you can feed to your garden birds at any time of the year. Mealworms are the larvae form...

Bird Table
What can be better than an all-year-round feeder? A bird table is certainly that. If you’re looking for a new bird table, then there’s a few things to think about....
Bird Table
What can be better than an all-year-round feeder? A bird table is certainly that. If you’re looking for a new bird table, then there’s a few things to think about....

Suet Bird Feeders
Our high-quality suet can be placed in a bespoke suet feeder, fed from a bird table, chopped up and fed from the ground or squeezed into the bark of a...
Suet Bird Feeders
Our high-quality suet can be placed in a bespoke suet feeder, fed from a bird table, chopped up and fed from the ground or squeezed into the bark of a...

Peanut Bird Feeder
Peanuts remain one of the cleanest and easiest ways to attract and feed garden birds. And if you’re feeding peanuts, you should feed them from a good quality peanut feeder...
Peanut Bird Feeder
Peanuts remain one of the cleanest and easiest ways to attract and feed garden birds. And if you’re feeding peanuts, you should feed them from a good quality peanut feeder...

Bird feeders for fat balls
Suet is a great provider of calories for garden birds. Unlike humans, birds need a high intake of fat to give them energy. This is especially important during the cold...
Bird feeders for fat balls
Suet is a great provider of calories for garden birds. Unlike humans, birds need a high intake of fat to give them energy. This is especially important during the cold...

Splish, splash, splosh
The past month or so has been very dry in Kent with hardly any rain, so a sharper shower yesterday evening was certainly most welcome. I think the birds have...
Splish, splash, splosh
The past month or so has been very dry in Kent with hardly any rain, so a sharper shower yesterday evening was certainly most welcome. I think the birds have...

The natural worlds next generation
When recruiting for bird food champions to join us here at Haith’s we always look for that special someone. A great personality, enthusiastic, good at timekeeping are all the usual...
The natural worlds next generation
When recruiting for bird food champions to join us here at Haith’s we always look for that special someone. A great personality, enthusiastic, good at timekeeping are all the usual...

Bird Water Feeder
Fresh water for garden birds is essential. Not only for hydration but water can also help birds to select their preferred foods. The two main reasons birds need clean water...
Bird Water Feeder
Fresh water for garden birds is essential. Not only for hydration but water can also help birds to select their preferred foods. The two main reasons birds need clean water...

Which birds like niger (nyjer) seeds?
Niger or Nyjer seed has been on our product list for decades – since the 1930’s to be exact. It has unique tonic properties and is packed with oil which...
Which birds like niger (nyjer) seeds?
Niger or Nyjer seed has been on our product list for decades – since the 1930’s to be exact. It has unique tonic properties and is packed with oil which...

Blue Tit Nesting Box
The Blue Tit is a small acrobatic species and is very easily identified, as it is the only British bird with a blue crown. It is a common (but always...
Blue Tit Nesting Box
The Blue Tit is a small acrobatic species and is very easily identified, as it is the only British bird with a blue crown. It is a common (but always...

Small, medium and large trees for wildlife
There have been plenty of birds in the garden during the past week of all descriptions. The small birds have included blue tits and great tits, the robins and sparrows....
Small, medium and large trees for wildlife
There have been plenty of birds in the garden during the past week of all descriptions. The small birds have included blue tits and great tits, the robins and sparrows....

Bird Food
Bird seed is much the same as bird food you may think. However, bird food can not only mean bird seed mixes but hand-crafted soft foods for garden birds. So,...
Bird Food
Bird seed is much the same as bird food you may think. However, bird food can not only mean bird seed mixes but hand-crafted soft foods for garden birds. So,...

Hanging Bird Feeders
Attract a wide range of birds to your garden with a hanging bird feeder. This type of bird feeder will cater for birds that don’t like to forage on the...
Hanging Bird Feeders
Attract a wide range of birds to your garden with a hanging bird feeder. This type of bird feeder will cater for birds that don’t like to forage on the...

Bird foods that Robins like
We all love to see a Robin Red Breast in our gardens. Whatever life's challenges, how do you feel when you catch a glimpse of a Robin bobbing along in...
Bird foods that Robins like
We all love to see a Robin Red Breast in our gardens. Whatever life's challenges, how do you feel when you catch a glimpse of a Robin bobbing along in...

Squirrel proof bird feeders
Squirrels get a mixed reception. Many people love them many people loathe them. Whether you’re a lover or a loather, squirrels are part of many people’s lives. Familiar to everyone,...
Squirrel proof bird feeders
Squirrels get a mixed reception. Many people love them many people loathe them. Whether you’re a lover or a loather, squirrels are part of many people’s lives. Familiar to everyone,...

Nests & bird nesting boxes
Now spring is well underway, garden birds are very busy building nests to lay their eggs and raise their family during the coming months. Different birds, however, make different types...
Nests & bird nesting boxes
Now spring is well underway, garden birds are very busy building nests to lay their eggs and raise their family during the coming months. Different birds, however, make different types...

Busy birds and insects
The weather over the last week or so has certainly been pleasant enough here in Kent with no rain, a fair amount of sunshine and some pleasantly warm days. I...
Busy birds and insects
The weather over the last week or so has certainly been pleasant enough here in Kent with no rain, a fair amount of sunshine and some pleasantly warm days. I...

Spring bird feeding
Bird feeding is an enjoyable hobby and is suitable for all age groups. From young children with their first bird feeder to a bird feeding veteran we can all gain...
Spring bird feeding
Bird feeding is an enjoyable hobby and is suitable for all age groups. From young children with their first bird feeder to a bird feeding veteran we can all gain...

Bird feeders (UK) for garden wildlife
There are lots of bird feeders of different styles, designs and sizes on the market, so you may think to yourself which is the best one for my garden and...
Bird feeders (UK) for garden wildlife
There are lots of bird feeders of different styles, designs and sizes on the market, so you may think to yourself which is the best one for my garden and...

Big Garden Birdwatch Results 2022
The results are in, and some number crunching has been done! A big pat on the back to everyone that took part in this year’s survey. Taking the lead and...
Big Garden Birdwatch Results 2022
The results are in, and some number crunching has been done! A big pat on the back to everyone that took part in this year’s survey. Taking the lead and...

Bird feed basics
Let's take a quick look at some of the popular bird feed keywords to help newcomers navigate this rewarding hobby: Bird That's how this all starts - what's that...
Bird feed basics
Let's take a quick look at some of the popular bird feed keywords to help newcomers navigate this rewarding hobby: Bird That's how this all starts - what's that...

A new bird feeding station
This week I have added a new bird feeding station to the garden which is in addition to the other feeders and the bird table that I already have in...
A new bird feeding station
This week I have added a new bird feeding station to the garden which is in addition to the other feeders and the bird table that I already have in...

Much colder weather
After some real spring days last week here in Kent with the temperature up to 18 Celsius, into the 60s in Fahrenheit, and plenty of sunshine, this week has seen...
Much colder weather
After some real spring days last week here in Kent with the temperature up to 18 Celsius, into the 60s in Fahrenheit, and plenty of sunshine, this week has seen...

Feeding continuing apace
With the days becoming longer and so more opportunities for the birds to feed and possibly now in some cases extra beaks to feed too, I don't think I have...
Feeding continuing apace
With the days becoming longer and so more opportunities for the birds to feed and possibly now in some cases extra beaks to feed too, I don't think I have...

Spring is here
This time of year a week in the garden or the countryside makes a great deal of difference and in the past week or so, bushes which just had fat...
Spring is here
This time of year a week in the garden or the countryside makes a great deal of difference and in the past week or so, bushes which just had fat...