After an unusually warm, long summer and sunny start to Autumn, we can finally say welcome along to cold, crisp mornings and walks with crunchy leaves underfoot. Whenever Halloween approaches at Ivel Valley we start to think about what we can do in our gardens […]
Here on the Ivel Valley farm we’ve been feeding the birds for years. The shelter of the nearby woods, the vast landscapes surrounding us and the array of plants and flowers on our farm mean that we’re lucky enough to see a variety of unique […]
Use a low level feeder, preferably with plenty of drainage. Only scatter bird food straight on the ground if you’re confident that it will be eaten quickly or if you are prepared to pick it back up if it doesn’t get eaten in a day or […]
A flock of Goldfinches is called a ‘Charm’. Finches are very social birds and can often be seen socialising with birds of other species. Although the Finch family is one of the largest bird families, Finches are actually one of the smallest in the world. […]
After an unusually warm, long summer and sunny start to Autumn, we can finally say welcome along to cold, crisp mornings and walks with crunchy leaves underfoot. Whenever Halloween approaches at Ivel Valley we start to think about what we can do in our gardens […]
Prickly or Cuddly? As if hedgehogs fluffy like exterior and sweet, tiny faces were not enough to melt the hearts of many a nature lover – Did you know a baby hedgehog is called a Hoglet? We can hear the collective sound of ‘aaahhhhhh’ from the […]
Buy high quality bird food from reputable suppliers. Avoid cheaper mixes which have a high % of lower cost grains such as wheat and barley. Premium bird food mixes typically contain peanuts, sunflower hearts, dried insects and sometimes suet. Use specialist feeders to minimise waste and discourage vermin such as squirrel proof feeders. […]
Autumn is one of the busiest times of year for many wild birds as they fly to warmer climates where they are guaranteed a plentiful supply of food. Although we lose many of our summer visitors including Swallows, House Martins, Warblers and Flycatchers, their place […]
Here on the Ivel Valley farm we’ve been feeding the birds for years. The shelter of the nearby woods, the vast landscapes surrounding us and the array of plants and flowers on our farm mean that we’re lucky enough to see a variety of unique […]
