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Many people feed wild birds in their gardens for a host of different reasons, enjoying the varied songs, colours and antics of these little feathered visitors and feeling that each of us is doing our bit to help the local wildlife. ... more
If you have the space, a wildlife garden coupled with supplementary feeding, is an excellent way to attract a wide range of wild birds and other wildlife. If, however, space is limited there are still many ways to provide food for your local friends and even if you have no garden there are still possibilities. ... more
When deciding where to put foods and feeders, it helps to try to put yourself in the mind of a bird, which brings a whole new meaning to bird brain doesn't it! By this we mean don't simply put bird food out where it is most convenient for you, as birds may find a location too exposed or too close for the possibility of ambush and will be afraid to approach. ... more
Feeding can be achieved in numerous ways, each dependant on the room you have available but the most common and popular are directly on the ground or ground feeding platform,on bird tables and in suitable feeders. It is important that food isn't allowed to go stale and mouldy and that feeding areas are kept clean. ... more
There are many ways to attract wild birds to the garden and one of the most common and popular is the bird table. These come in a wide range of designs and sizes but all serve the same basic function, providing a convenient platform from which to feed wild birds. ... more
Wild birds need water for two main reasons, for drinking and for bathing. The importance of fresh, clean water for drinking will come as no surprise to most of us and for birds it is just as vital, more so given their size and the speed with which they can dehydrate, particularly in summer, when natural sources may be scarce, and winter, when freezing is an issue. ... more
Most people's first reaction on seeing a baby bird on the ground is to rescue it and this is typical of our wildlife friendly nature. However, careful thought should be given before any well intentioned act of kindness as it might do more harm than good. ... more
When considering setting up a garden to attract wildlife, care should be taken to avoid allowing that part of the garden 'go wild'. Good planning and a little thought could mean the difference between a patch of weeds and a true haven for a wide range of wild birds and wildlife as well as looking good. ... more
Many people are familiar with shop bought wild bird fat balls, approximately 5cm balls of fat and mixed seeds often contained in a fine mesh net although it is recommended that this netting is removed and wild bird fat balls hung in a special wire fat ball feeder. However, fat balls and fat cakes are simple to make at home from lard or suet mixed with kitchen scraps, raisins or other small fruits, wild bird seed mixes, dried mealworms and even peanut butter. ... more
There are many types of birds and as a result many types of bills although all share a similar origin, form and function. A birds bill, or beak to use its more informal name, consists of two mandibles, upper and lower, each of a bone core covered in a horn like sheath of compact epidermal cells. ... more
Feathers serve several different functions other than the most obvious one of flight. They serve as protection from both heat and cold. In cold weather the feathers are fluffed up to trap a layer of insulating air between the body and the feathers which acts in the same way as animals fur or a modern ski jacket. ... more
The flight capability of birds is, perhaps enviably, one of their most amazing adaptations and varies considerably between species. Some species are able to fly at extreme altitudes; Whooper Swans have been recorded at 29000ft or 8850m, whilst others can maintain flight for months at a time without landing, Swifts for example. ... more
Bird reproduction starts the same way as in mammals by the joining of an egg or ovum with a sperm cell in the oviduct. This fertilised ovum then forms the nucleus of the egg and the formation of the yolk, whites and shell can begin. The sperm from the male is transferred to the female when they touch cloaca, an act referred to as the cloacal kiss. ... more
There is a general, though not exact, correlation between bird size and length of life expectancy but the only accurate method of determining birds ages is through ringing schemes. Researchers and experts take nestlings and birds captured in very fine nets, called mist nets, and after taking measurements fix a small plastic or metal ring to their legs and release them or put them back in the nest. ... more
In order to possess the ability to fly birds need their weight to be as low as possible and one way they achieve this is by having a light, rigid skeleton. Birds skeletal structure consists of fewer bones, in comparison to mammals or reptiles, with some smaller bones fused together to form one bone and other bones discarded altogether. ... more
Unlike in humans, whose voice box is the larynx, birds have a different bony structure called the syrinx with which they produce sound. They do still possess a larynx but it does not contain any vocal chords. This syrinx is located at the top of the two bronchi from the lungs, at the bottom end of the trachea or windpipe and has several membranes attached to it, which vibrate when air is passed over them, as well as sets of muscles. ... more
The ear openings in birds are just below and behind the eyes and are covered in a layer of feathers called auriculars or ear coverts. These ear couverts funnel sounds to the ear opening and down to the eardrum, a thin membrane stretched across the ear canal, similar to that in humans. ... more
The ability to see is of vital importance to birds and is, arguably, their most important sense. They need precise information regarding the environment around them if they are to fly safely, find food and avoid. The structure and functions of birds eyes are very similar to those in humans but there are a few unique adaptations which give rise to significant improvements in the performance of birds eyes. ... more
Located at the base of the bill are a bird's nostrils, or nares through which a bird breathes. In the two chambers behind the nostrils are a network of folds called the concha that allow the bird to smell, filter and warm the air before it enters the lungs. ... more
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Straights / PeanutsFrom high energy Peanuts and Sunflower Hearts to oil rich Black Sunflower and Niger Seed, these individual straight bird ... Read More
Seed MixesA range of grain and bird Seed Mixes to suit all budgets and a wide range of wild birds. From the ever popular Wildbird ... Read More
Suet PelletsThese small pellets of suet and seeds come in a wide range of flavours to appeal to many different species of wild birds ... Read More
Suet TreatsHigh energy suet and seeds blended with fruits, mealworms, insects, berries and other ingredients to appeal to a wide ra ... Read More
Cage Bird SuppliesA range of specially formulated, quality foods for caged birds such as parrots and cockatiels. These mixes are made usin ... Read More
Wildlife SuppliesProducts to encourage wildlife other than merely wild birds to the garden. Hedgehogs and badgers are generally welcome g ... Read More
Pond Fish FoodA range of pond fish food specially formulated to provide a balanced and nutritious diet to help keep your fish fit and ... Read More
Small AnimalsA range of highly palatable and nutritious food for all ferrets, rabbits. As well as any small animals such as rabbits, ... Read More
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