Bird Feeders

Sunflower bird seed is by far the most popular bird seed that attracts a large variety of wild birds. There are quite a few types and styles of Bird Feeders for sunflower seeds and most do a good job.

The Sunflower Seed Bird Feeder shown here is a wire mesh style that has internal dividers that keep the seed in the upper levels longer which results in more birds being able to feed at the same time. It also has a small tray to accommodate perching birds like Cardinals. Clinging birds like the Chickadee, Titmouse, Nuthatch and Woodpeckers like to cling to the wire mesh to feed.

Goldfinch Thistle seed bird feeders are the second most popular type of bird feeder. Thistle seed is tiny seeds that Goldfinches and others love. A good example of a thistle feeder is the yellow accented wire mesh feeder designed just for the thistle. This Finch Tube Bird Feeder has internal dividers to maintain seed in upper levels for longer use by many birds. Its tray catches fallen seed so the birds can still find and use it.

Peanut bird feeders can be added as an extra type of feeder to attract more unusual types of birds. The red Spiral Peanut Bird Feeder holds the peanuts in wire openings that are just right to allow birds to peck their treat out. This gives the opportunity to see these birds for a longer time. Red Belly Woodpeckers, Downy Woodpeckers, Hairy Woodpeckers, Nuthatches, etc. all frequent this type of feeder. The spiral arm gives them an extra perch that they like to go around on to find their choice peanut.

These are just a few examples of all the different styles available, more Bird Feeders can be seen here. Squirrel Baffles can be added to these bird feeders to have Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders.

Time for a facelift

With Spring well & truly here we thought we should celebrate with a facelift - of the website!

Our current website (www.wildbirdfood.uk.com) has been around for a few years now & whilst it works & serves many hundreds of happy shoppers every week, we don't want to rest on our laurels; we want to improve & expand. And that begins with our shop window to the world - the company website.

We're currently testing the new site to make sure the launch is seamless & painless - we think we'll be ready to go live in early May and of course, we'll keep you posted here on our blog & on our other social media feeds - Facebook & twitter.

Peter, Anne & the team are looking forward to the next phase of Kennedy Wild Bird Food & we're sure you're going to like the improvements we've got lined up for you.

More news coming to you soon ….

Nesting Season

The clocks have changed, the sun is brighter (& thankfully warmer) and the birds are starting to build their nests.

But what can you do to help them?

Well, for starters you can erect a bird box which will provide a safe shelter away from the elements and predators. We sell a number of nesting boxes, suitable for all environments & surfaces so whether you've got a wall in an inner-city back yard or a tree in the countryside, a bird box from the Nesting Box Company will be a great find for a young couple of sparrows, robins or tits looking to settle down this spring.

And if you're providing shelter for the young lovers, you'd better supply some food so they can get all the necessary nutrients for themselves & their fledglings.

Our peanuts, mixed seeds, sunflower hearts & live mealworms are the perfect meal to dish up in a Droll Yankee feeder. And with a 5% discount plus free next day delivery for orders over £50, you could have your very own bird hotel up & running in next to no time.

Drop us a line at info@wildbirdfood.uk.com or call the team on 01778 342665 - we're standing by & ready to take your order or answer your questions.

We look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Happy Birding,
Peter, Anne & the team at Kennedy Wild Bird Food.

Wild Birds Photo Competition in Full Swing

Have you entered the Kennedy Wild Bird Foods autumn photography competition yet?

We're offering one lucky winner a £50 online voucher to spend at www.wildbirdfood.uk.com.

The competition rules are very simple:

• ·         You must have taken the photograph yourself
• ·         You must own the copyright
• ·         You must post it to our facebook or twitter feeds before 14th December 2013
• ·         You must allow us to repost it & use it for promotional uses

So fill up your bird feeder with some fresh sunflower hearts & put some fresh water in your water bath and get snapping. Serious, funny, daft, artistic, creative - there are no boundaries and there will be some spot prizes for the funniest/strangest photo we receive.

Good luck & get snapping.