{"product_id":"wiggly-summer-songbird-mix","title":"Wiggly Summer Songbird Mix","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"143\"\u003eA carefully balanced summer mix for UK garden birds, made for people who want to feed thoughtfully, sparingly and cleanly through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"293\"\u003eThis is not a cheap, dusty, wheaty bird mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"339\"\u003eIt is built around sunflower hearts, soft pinhead oats, small seeds, kibbled peanuts, dried mealworms and a small amount of suet pellets — designed to appeal to a wide range of small birds and songbirds without creating a great heap of uneaten filler under the feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-renderer-start-pos=\"609\"\u003eThree key benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eMade for small birds and songbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"669\"\u003eWith sunflower hearts, millet, canary seed, hemp, safflower, linseed, dried mealworms and suet pellets, this mix is designed to appeal to birds such as robins, tits, finches, sparrows, dunnocks, blackbirds, siskins and nuthatches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eLower mess, better ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"937\"\u003eNo whole wheat. No big maize. No red dari. No “pigeon breakfast buffet”. The main ingredient is sunflower hearts, which are high-energy and husk-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eSummer-aware formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1119\"\u003eWe have kept dried mealworms and suet pellets useful but sensible, and the suet level low. It gives birds a little extra energy and protein without making the mix too rich or greasy for warm weather feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-renderer-start-pos=\"1329\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1342\"\u003eSunflower hearts\u003cbr\u003ePinhead oats\u003cbr\u003eWhite millet\u003cbr\u003eCanary seed\u003cbr\u003eKibbled peanuts \/ peanut granules\u003cbr\u003eHemp seed\u003cbr\u003eSafflower seed\u003cbr\u003eLinseed\u003cbr\u003eDried mealworms\u003cbr\u003eSuet pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-renderer-start-pos=\"1494\"\u003eIngredient breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1516\"\u003eSunflower hearts — app36%\u003cbr\u003ePinhead oats — app 18%\u003cbr\u003eWhite millet — app 12%\u003cbr\u003eCanary seed — app 10%\u003cbr\u003eKibbled peanuts \/ peanut granules — app 8%\u003cbr\u003eHemp seed — app 6%\u003cbr\u003eSafflower seed — app 4%\u003cbr\u003eLinseed — app 3%\u003cbr\u003eDried mealworms — app 2%\u003cbr\u003eSuet pellets — app 1%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-renderer-start-pos=\"1764\"\u003eWhy these ingredients?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-renderer-start-pos=\"1788\"\u003eSunflower hearts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1806\"\u003eThe hardworking hero of the mix. Sunflower hearts are high in energy, easy for many birds to eat, and because the husk has already been removed, they create far less mess than black sunflower seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2005\"\u003eLoved by tits, finches, sparrows, nuthatches and many other garden birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-renderer-start-pos=\"2080\"\u003ePinhead oats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2094\"\u003eSoft, small and useful for ground-feeding and softbill species such as robins, blackbirds and dunnocks. They help make the mix more than just a finch-and-tit feeder mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-renderer-start-pos=\"2265\"\u003eWhite millet and canary seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2295\"\u003eSmall seeds for small beaks. These help make the mix attractive to sparrows, finches and other seed-eating birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-renderer-start-pos=\"2410\"\u003eKibbled peanuts \/ peanut granules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2445\"\u003eA good source of fat and protein, but included as small pieces rather than whole peanuts. That makes them easier for small birds to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2586\"\u003eAs with all summer feeding, these should be fed in moderation and kept dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-renderer-start-pos=\"2663\"\u003eHemp, safflower and linseed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2692\"\u003eSmall, oil-rich seeds that add variety and nutrition. They help broaden the appeal of the mix without relying on cheap fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-renderer-start-pos=\"2821\"\u003eDried mealworms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2838\"\u003eA useful insect-based ingredient, especially popular with robins, tits and blackbirds. Dried mealworms can be soaked in warm water before feeding, which is especially helpful in dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-renderer-start-pos=\"3030\"\u003eSuet pellets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3044\"\u003eIncluded at just 1% for a small energy boost. We have kept the suet level low because this is a summer mix and heavy suet feeding is not always sensible in hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-renderer-start-pos=\"3215\"\u003eWho is this mix for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3237\"\u003eThis mix is designed for people who want to support garden birds in summer, but who also understand that \u003cstrong data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003ehow we feed matters just as much as what we feed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3393\"\u003eIt is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3411\"\u003eSmall gardens\u003cbr\u003eMixed garden bird feeding\u003cbr\u003ePeople who want less waste under feeders\u003cbr\u003eCustomers who want a better-quality summer mix\u003cbr\u003eBird lovers who are prepared to clean feeders properly\u003cbr\u003ePeople who prefer feeding little and often rather than filling feeders to the brim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-renderer-start-pos=\"3679\"\u003eWhich birds might visit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3705\"\u003eEvery garden is different, but this mix may attract:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3759\"\u003eRobins\u003cbr\u003eBlue tits\u003cbr\u003eGreat tits\u003cbr\u003eCoal tits\u003cbr\u003eLong-tailed tits\u003cbr\u003eDunnocks\u003cbr\u003eHouse sparrows\u003cbr\u003eBlackbirds\u003cbr\u003eChaffinches\u003cbr\u003eGreenfinches\u003cbr\u003eGoldfinches\u003cbr\u003eSiskins\u003cbr\u003eNuthatches\u003cbr\u003eStarlings\u003cbr\u003eWrens, if feeding close to cover\u003cbr\u003ePied wagtails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3963\"\u003eAs ever, the birds decide. We can make the invitation. They decide whether the catering is up to scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-renderer-start-pos=\"4071\"\u003eVery important summer feeding advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4109\"\u003eThis is the bit that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4140\"\u003eSummer feeding needs extra care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4174\"\u003eWarm weather, damp food, crowded feeders and leftover seed can increase the risk of disease spreading between birds. It’s important to note that feeding stations can increase disease risk, especially where birds gather in large numbers or contaminated food builds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4443\"\u003eSo if you choose to feed this mix in summer, please do it properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-renderer-start-pos=\"4512\"\u003eHow to feed safely in summer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4542\"\u003eFeed \u003cstrong data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003esmall amounts only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4568\"\u003eOnly put out what birds will clear within a day or two. If food is still sitting there, reduce the amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4676\"\u003eDo \u003cstrong data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e fill a huge feeder and leave it hanging for days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4734\"\u003eUse several small feeding points rather than one busy bird buffet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4802\"\u003eMove feeders regularly around the garden to prevent food waste and droppings building up underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4904\"\u003eKeep food dry. Damp seed is really bad news.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4950\"\u003eAvoid flat feeders, trays and bird tables where birds can stand in the food or droppings can contaminate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"5060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eClean feeders at least weekly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"5092\"\u003eClean up old food and droppings from beneath feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"5147\"\u003eAvoid placing feeders directly under trees or roosting spots where droppings may fall into the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"5249\"\u003eProvide clean water only if you can change it daily. A wildlife pond is often a better long-term solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"5357\"\u003eIf you see sick or lethargic birds, stop feeding, empty and clean feeders thoroughly, and allow birds to disperse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-renderer-start-pos=\"5474\"\u003eThe Wiggly summer feeding rule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"5506\"\u003eLittle and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"5525\"\u003eClean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"5541\"\u003eMove it about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"5557\"\u003eDo not create a bird scrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"5586\"\u003eIt is not kind to gather every bird in the parish onto one filthy feeder and call it helping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiggly Wigglers","offers":[{"title":"2kg","offer_id":55723138122113,"sku":"WWSUM2-bf1","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6kg","offer_id":55723138154881,"sku":"WWSUM6-bf1","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.55kg *BESTSELLER*","offer_id":55723138187649,"sku":"WWSUM12-bf1","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 12.55kg *GREAT VALUE*","offer_id":55723138220417,"sku":"WWSUM212-bf1","price":64.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 x 12.55kg *BEST VALUE* Seasonal Stock-up","offer_id":55723138253185,"sku":"WWSUM412-bf1","price":119.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/4456\/6307\/files\/Screenshot2026-01-09at09.05.23.jpg?v=1767958993","url":"https:\/\/www.wigglywigglers.co.uk\/products\/wiggly-summer-songbird-mix","provider":"Wiggly Wigglers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}