1. A flock of Goldfinches is called a ‘Charm’. 2. Finches are very social birds and can often be seen socialising with birds of other species. 3. Although the Finch family is one of the largest bird families, Finches are actually one of the smallest […]
1. Robins are very territorial and you’ll usually only see 2 together when they’re mating. 2. In fact, they’re so territorial that they often fight to the death defending their area. 3. They are very loyal to their food sources. The Robin you see in […]
1. Although there are over 200 species of woodpecker in the world, there are only 3 species in the UK: the Great Spotted Woodpecker, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, and the Green Woodpecker. 2. Great Spotted Woodpeckers are particularly fond of peanuts and insect based suet pellets or […]
Last updated: 13th May 2020 Delivery Expectations Please allow up to 3 working days for your delivery to arrive. Live foods are sent directly from our supplier and can take up to 5 working days to arrive. We’re working closely with our courier, DPD, […]
It’s that time of year to start thinking about feeding the droves of baby birds that will soon be visiting our gardens. During the spring and early summer you’ll see fledglings from all species of birds around the UK, usually in small groups. It’s a […]
Live Mealworms and Live Waxworms are some of the most popular foods to offer wild birds here in the UK. Not only are they packed with tons of fat, protein and moisture, they also help to keep bird feeding habits as natural as possible. You […]
The Big Farmland Bird Count encourages UK farmers to observe and report on the variety of wild birds that see in their fields in February each year. Run by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, the BFBC is an important initiative that helps to record […]
It’s our favourite time of year again – the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch! At 41 years old, the Big Garden Birdwatch originated as a way to encourage children to spend a weekend admiring nature. The very first weekend in 1979 was promoted by Blue Peter […]
1. The Merlin Falcon is the smallest bird of prey in Britain measuring just 30cm and with a 60cm wing-span. 2. Goshawks were once extinct in the UK, but escaped and released falconry birds have recolonised the land. 3. The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal […]
