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Everything we know about feeding British garden birds, written by people who actually do it. New posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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How to Stop Pigeons Taking Over Your Feeders
Woodpigeons mostly feed on the ground, which means the fix is rarely the feeder itself. Four changes, starting underneath.
4 min read Bird Baths & WaterWhy Water Matters as Much as Food
Far more gardens feed birds than water them. Bathing is not a luxury for a bird — it is how it stays warm enough to survive the night.
4 min read Attracting UK Garden BirdsHow to Attract Goldfinches to Your Garden
Goldfinches arrive as a charm and rarely leave once they trust a garden. Two foods bring them, and one of them is not the one you expect.
5 min read Buyer's GuidesWooden vs Metal vs Ceramic Feeders: Which Actually Lasts
British weather is wet more often than it is cold, and that changes the answer. How each material really holds up, and which garden suits which.
5 min read DIY & Garden WildlifeHow to Stop Bird Feeders Making a Mess
The dead patch under the feeder is not inevitable. Six fixes in order of effect, starting with the one that removes the problem entirely.
4 min read Seasonal FeedingFeeding Garden Birds in Winter: The Season That Counts
This is the season where feeding stops being a hobby and starts being a lifeline. Fat, water, and the hour before dusk.
5 min read Which Feeder for Which FoodFat Ball Feeders: The Complete Guide
Fat is what gets a blue tit through a fourteen-hour winter night. The feeder to buy, and the one rule that is not negotiable.
4 min read Bird Food & FeedingSunflower Hearts vs Sunflower Seeds: Which Is Better?
Hearts cost more per kilo and still work out cheaper. Here is the arithmetic, and the one case where whole seeds win.
5 min read Squirrel & Pest-ProofingSquirrel Guards vs Baffles vs Cages: Which Actually Works
They are not three versions of the same thing. Each solves a different half of the problem, and only one of them works alone.
5 min read Bird Baths & WaterHow to Keep a Bird Bath Clean and Algae-Free
Five minutes a week, no chemicals, and two siting decisions that halve the work. Also: the products to keep well away from it.
5 min read Bird Baths & WaterSolar Bird Bath Fountain Not Working? 8 Checks to Fix It
Shade, a dirty panel, low water or a clogged filter cause almost every solar fountain failure. Eight checks, in the order that finds the fault fastest.
8 min read Attracting UK Garden BirdsHow to Attract Blue Tits and Great Tits
These two are the easiest birds to attract and the ones most likely to stay. Sunflower hearts, something to cling to, and a box facing north-east.
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