What are your top tips for Birdfeeding?

Feeding birds is one of the easiest ways to support wildlife — and it’s a joy to watch 👍

Get the basics right (this makes all the difference):

👉 Use the right feeder for the right food

  • Seed feeders → seed mixes / sunflower hearts

  • Suet feeders → suet blocks or balls

  • Mealworm feeders → for live mealworms (or use a steep sided shallow dish)

👉 Avoid bird tables if you can
They encourage mess, waste and can spread disease

👉 Keep everything clean

  • Wash feeders regularly

  • Move feeding spots occasionally

  • Don’t let food build up underneath

What to feed (and why it matters):

  • Seed mixes / sunflower hearts → good all-round energy

  • Suet → high energy (and not just for winter anymore — birds use it all year)

  • Live mealworms → the closest thing to a natural diet

Why LIVE mealworms are best:

👉 High in moisture (birds need hydration, especially in dry weather)
👉 Natural protein source for growth and repair
👉 Perfect for robins, bluetits, great tits and nesting birds

👉 Dried mealworms are fine — but live are far more beneficial

A couple of simple tips:

👉 If birds aren’t coming — give it time, they will find it
👉 Feed little and often — fresh is best
👉 Position feeders near cover so birds feel safe from predators

👉 Start here:
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