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Win a Happy Beaks bird feeding bundle

August 31, 2021 by Catherine 112 Comments

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Happy Beaks Would you like to do more to look after your local wild birds? This great giveaway from Happy Beaks will help you provide a feast for your feathered friends this autumn. Why is it important to feed wild birds? As the seasons shift towards shorter days and colder temperatures, it's harder for wild birds to find food. By the time winter arrives, natural sources of food such ...

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Tips for feeding garden birds in winter

November 30, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

feeding garden birds in winter infographic

Are you providing food for the wild birds who visit your garden this winter? We usually spend less time in our gardens during winter, but wild birds are often still visiting just as much as in the warmer months.  Garden birds will be searching for food, and also water when temperatures drop low enough to freeze their usual supplies. Providing a winter food source for wild birds is a great way to support your local wildlife, and you'll also ...

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Review: Vine House Farm super suet fat ball bird feed

January 25, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Hanging fat ball feeder

Our garden has been a hive of activity in the last couple of weeks.  We’ve been reviewing some high energy bird feed from Vine House Farm, and it’s safe to say it’s been a big hit! We always make an extra effort to feed our local wild birds in winter, because this season is really tough for them.  The cold weather causes wild birds to use more energy keeping warm, and also natural food sources are thin on the ground.  Providing a source of ...

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