Autumn is that brilliant in-between season — not quite summer, not yet winter — when the berries are fading, insects are scarce, and the garden birds are scouting out reliable feeders.
This is the moment to roll out the welcome mat (and the bird table) with our Wiggly Autumn Seasonal Mix — specially balanced to give birds the right fuel for shorter days and longer nights.
🍂 What’s in the Mix — and Why
We build every Wiggly seasonal recipe right here on our Herefordshire farm, using ingredients chosen for their nutritional value and clean feeding (no fillers, no dust).
Here’s what’s on the autumn menu:
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Kibbled Sunflower Hearts – packed with oil and protein for energy and feather condition. Easy to eat, even for small birds like blue tits.
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Pinhead Oatmeal – soft, digestible carbohydrates that keep robins and dunnocks warm through chilly mornings.
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Canary Seed & Red Dari – tiny seeds for finches and sparrows; rich in trace minerals to prepare birds for the coming cold.
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Dried Mealworms – a protein punch for insectivores like robins, wagtails, and wrens (and yes, they’ll dig them out first!).
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Suet Pellets with Insects – high-energy fat source that helps birds build reserves for colder nights.
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Millet & Hempseed – nutrient-dense grains loved by flocking birds like goldfinches and reed buntings; great for plumage and muscle recovery after migration.
Every handful delivers a mix of fats, proteins, and carbs — just what birds need when natural food starts to run short.
❄️ As We Move into December
When frost takes hold and the temperature drops, birds burn more calories simply to stay alive. That’s when we switch to our Winter Seasonal Mix — heavier on suet, oil-rich black sunflower hearts, and mealworms.
Think of autumn feed as a balanced meal — and winter feed as the high-energy pudding course.
🪶 Who’s Coming to Tea?
Expect robins, chaffinches, goldfinches, blue tits, dunnocks, and blackbirds to turn up daily. If you keep your feeders clean, topped up, and sheltered, you’ll have regular guests all through winter.
Wiggly Tip: Little and often is best — scatter smaller amounts in the morning and again mid-afternoon. Birds learn your routine and waste less seed.
Feeding your garden birds isn’t just about kindness — it’s about keeping your garden alive. Every flutter at the feeder supports the food web beneath it, from worms to wildflowers.
From Our Farm to Your Feeder — it all starts with the right mix.
Goes Well With:
Autumn Seasonal Bird Feed Mix
