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Woodpeckers are among the most interesting birds known for their drumming sound and bright colours. Many of us have heard their sound while enjoying a day in the garden or a family picnic in the woods. Besides being fun to watch, do you know they are great ecosystem players and natural pest controllers? Not only these, but woodpeckers also bring many other perks for maintaining a garden’s natural appeal, and that’s why people love having them in backyards or gardens.  If you also want to a …

You must have noticed damaged feeding ports, hanging mechanisms, perches, lids and bottoms. Who could be the prime culprit? Bird feeders are meant to care for birds’ dietary needs autonomously, but not all birds approach there to fill their stomachs. Some are aggressive, invasive and highly populated who come around the bird feeders mainly to cause damage. Pigeons come at the top rank in this case. The reason is their rapidly increasing population, which has already crossed 400 million wor …

Building a bird-friendly environment is a delightful endeavour, but it involves the responsibility of managing many potential issues. One major challenge involves avoiding the attraction of rats and mice to bird feeders, and how can we keep the bird feeders rat-proof?  The presence of rats may create health risks, cause structural damage, and disrupt the birding experience. Rats can steal all the bird feed, leaving nothing for the birds. Besides, once they reach your bird feeder, they will …

At Kennedy Wild Bird Food, we talk often about what to feed birds, how to feed birds, and when to feed birds, but not necessarily how often. We aim to advise fellow bird lovers on everything they need to know about bird feeding, that way we can ensure your garden will be a popular location year-round! This blog aims to answer a question we get asked a lot “should you feed birds every day?” Although there is no black and white rule book as to how often you should feed birds, there are ways …

Lucky for birdwatching lovers, Britain is home to some amazing, beautiful birds. This blog aims to explore the top 5 British birds. If you manage to catch any of the beauties we discuss in this article, be sure to log it in the Birdspotter App!What Are The Top 5 Bird Species In Britain?A recent study of bird species in Britain has concluded on the top 5 British birds.5. The Blackbird and Chaffinch.In joint fifth place on the popularity leaderboard are the Blackbird and the Chaffinch - with an …

Bird feeding stations are a great way to encourage wild birds to visit your garden and to support populations. There is a misconception that wild birds only need additional food over the winter months, and whilst it’s true that they can often find natural sources of food during the warmer months, wild birds benefit from extra food all year round. Birds need to build up an extra layer of fat under their skin to protect them from harsh weather and give them energy for flying longer distances and …

Feeding birds all year round can have so many benefits, not only for the birds but for you as well. Although we may see fewer birds visiting our gardens in winter, that isn’t to say that we shouldn’t be feeding them. Often, birds rely on the extra nutrients that you offer in your bird feeders to keep them in optimal health from one season to the next. This blog aims to explore the benefits of feeding wild birds in winter.There are so many myths surrounding bird feeding, especially bird feedin …

It is no secret that bird food can attract not only birds. This blog aims to highlight everything you need to know about bird food and other animals. Bird seed can bring rare and beautiful flying visitors to your garden throughout the year, however it can also attract pests such as mice, squirrels and even rats. However, there are plenty of steps you can take to make sure you keep vermin away from your garden and birds can enjoy their food without the risk of onlooking animals stealing …

The simple answer to this is no, birds will in fact feed at any time of day. Although there are times throughout the year that you may notice your garden is most active. This blog aims to highlight the specific feeding times in which you may spot the most variety in your flying friends. Do Birds Have A Specific Feeding Time Throughout The Year? Despite a common misconception that birds don’t require feeding during summer when natural food sources are in abundance, birds …

Avian Influenza, otherwise called Bird Flu, is a situation that many of us are well aware of now. Cascading through England and the rest of the world, bird flu has caused some detrimental effects on bird species globally. At Kennedy Wild Bird Food, we pride ourselves on offering expert knowledge and guidance on the latest bird and wildlife updates. Since we last updated you, there have been new findings and updates with bird flu - so we’re here to give you the most recent updates. Thi …