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NEW - GardenBird

March/April 2013
EXCITING NEW
PRODUCTS
& the return of our exclusive
Ultiva® Fledgling Mix, p9
Feeding Guide
Spring is
in the air!
Simon King welcomes
the new season, p4
free treat
basket
when you buy a high-energy
Treat Block Variety Pack, p24
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In this March/April issue...
GARDEN BIRD
NEWS AND
FEATURES
Bird Food
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4 & 26
FEEDING
ACCESSORIES,
NEST BOXES
& BATHS
bird
FEEDERS
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GARDEN
PONDS,
WILDLIFE &
BENEFICIAL
PLANTS
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ON the cover
Unlike other Tits, Coal Tits regularly raise up to two
broods of nine to ten eggs.
Welcome
to your March/April feeding guide
OUR CUSTOMER PROMISE
As a fellow birdwatcher you will know that spring is one of the most
exciting times in the birding calendar and your garden friends will have
been preparing for breeding for some time now, building nests and
chirping away! Because the breeding season is so hectic, they could do
with a helping hand and there’s lots we can do.
As a founding member of the
Birdcare Standards Association,
you can be sure our bird foods
have the highest nutritional
content.
At this time of year it’s important to give every visiting bird in your garden
something to eat, so keep up the feeding as future parents will appreciate the
help getting into breeding condition. Plus it’s not too late to put up a new nest
box or if you have the space try siting more than one to increase your chances
of a family taking residence. Just watching the fledglings take their first flight
can be hugely rewarding!
Enjoy our friendly birding
community chat to fellow bird
lovers via our facebook page,
or send in your letters and
photographs for printing on
our dedicated customer pages.
We have many great new products throughout this issue to support bird and
wildlife friendly gardens from new flavours in our suet foods (from p21) to
old favourites including our exclusive Ultiva®Fledgling Mix (p9) which has
been specially formulated to benefit young birds. All will be popular
additions to your feeding stations! Plus there’s a new range of great value
plants including a Bird Friendly Shrub collection (p52), as well as some
new wildlife habitats (p50), plus ponds and fish food too.
Finally there’s all our usual features, such as the latest birding news from
Simon King, your letters and plenty of your photos. Why not join in our
birding community and write into Simon or drop in on our facebook and
twitter pages? Just visit www.gardenbird.co.uk to find the links.
Happy Garden Birdwatching!
Christine Bennett
Our friendly and knowledgeable
staff are always happy to advise
you on any product, or take your
order. And if you’re not completely
satisfied with your order, let us
know in 30 days and we’ll replace
your items or refund your money.
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Garden Bird News
Spring is
in the air...
Simon King’s thoughts
on the new season.
Birds have found
their voice and
avian thoughts
are turning to love
and war. Finding a
mate and raising
a family are
concerns for most
of the species that
will be visiting
your garden at
this time of year,
and the urge to
defend resources
leads these same
birds to defend
territories against
competitors.
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For many this is done using
song as the front line of attack
and defence. It may be odd
to consider the sweet refrains
that pour from the throats
of Blackbirds, Robins and
Thrushes as a war cry, but
that is precisely what they are.
Most species will have attracted
a mate (the song does double
as an advertisement for
unpaired birds to pull in a
partner) and are now declaring
to all potential competition that
their patch is taken - woe
betide any intruder!
Prepare for Spring
There is SO much you can
do at this time of year to help
your garden wildlife. It’s not
too late to put up nest boxes
for members of the Tit family,
Robins and Flycatchers all of
which will readily take to a well
designed artificial nest cavity or nest box if you prefer!
Though many will have already
made their choice of site to
raise a family throughout the
late winter months, there will
be those that have struggled
to secure a home and will
be grateful for any des-res
you offer.
Call us on 0844 322 0230
Perhaps surprisingly, this can
be the most challenging time of
year for finding natural food in the
garden too. Most of the naturally
available berries, nuts and bugs
that were to be had through
the winter have been gobbled
up, fat reserves on birds have
been exhausted and with cold
inclement weather being a regular
feature of early spring in Britain,
it can be the last straw for many
birds. Energy-rich foods such as
suet balls and pellets, and oil rich
seeds and nuts can make the
difference between life and death
for those living on the edge (see
pages 8-25). Keep your feeders
topped up and also ensure there’s
a source of water available at all
times.
For those birds thinking about
nesting, materials can be scarce
in the garden environment, so a
small hanging basket containing
natural fibres (if you have a dog,
hair pulled from the brush after
grooming is ideal), dry mosses
and more will all offer a range of
species the right stuff. Or you can
try hanging out some nesting wool
(see page 47). Fine, dry grasses
for Blackbirds and Thrushes are
a favourite and best presented
on the ground.
March is synonymous
with migration
And then there are the summer
visitors. Whilst winter Thrushes
like Redwings and Fieldfares are
now heading north to their nesting
grounds in Scandinavia, our
nation is being invaded by a
host of visitors from the south,
from a flurry of Warbler species
like Chiffchaff and Blackcap to
the most iconic of all summer
visitors, the Swallow.
Swallows tend to nest in rural
areas where large numbers of
flying insects can make up their
diet, but the smaller Warblers may
well stop off or even stay in larger
gardens and will be very grateful
of a snack to make up the weight
lost on their epic journey north.
Insect based foods, presented on
the bird table or a ground feeder
are best for these birds.
The year is racing into top gear
and you can get so much joy
from charting its progress with
some simple steps to bring the
wild world to your doorstep.
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Garden Bird News
There will be
those that have
struggled to
secure a home
and will be
grateful for
any des-res
you offer.
”
The Wildlife
Whisperer Nest Box
NEW
Exclusively designed by Simon King and British
made, this nest box has a natural tree bark effect
and will last a lifetime!
40-66-1612
£34.99
Lifetime
guarantee
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Join Simon on Garden Bird Supplies’ facebook
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Let Simon know what you’re doing to give the birds a helping hand during the
all-important breeding season, or ask Simon for his seasonal tips or advice.
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Ultiva® Wild Bird Mixes
Exclusive to Garden Bird Supplies
Here’s what some of
our customers say:
Safe, hygienic, quality bird food
The quality and nutritional value of the many bird food mixes
available these days varies in the extreme.
It is absolutely essential to buy a good quality mix to guarantee the
very best nutritional content for your birds. Our foods have been
formulated from the best ingredients by ornithologists and avian
nutritionists.
Every week since we started the business, we’ve had letters from
customers who thought they ‘didn’t have any birds’ in their gardens,
who have been inundated with garden visitors since starting to put
our foods. There’s no mystery to it: birds, like most creatures, will
not eat rubbish unless they’re desperate – but they’ll come back
time after time for good food!
Quality Control:
Mixed in Yorkshire, Ultiva® Bird Foods are blended and packed
by state of the art mill equipment. The on-site sampling laboratory
forms part of the stringent quality management systems. The factory
has been awarded an A grade BRC Accreditation and also promotes
waste recycling and carbon footprint reduction, with recyclable
packaging and implementing measures to ensure every staff
member is as environmentally conscientious as possible. All this
means you can be sure you’re buying a safe and hygienic mix!
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“I like your Ultiva® seed
products. They are not messy
compared with ones bought
from garden centres and they
look really good. The birds
seem to love them too.”
Glenys Jones.
“Really high quality product
and a definite winner with
all the birds who visit us!”
Caroline Dowdell on Ultiva®
Gold (see page 8)
“All the birds love this mix, it
goes like hot cakes!” Jayne
Campbell on Ultiva Premium
Feeder Mix (see page 9)
“Speaking on behalf of
our feathered friends very
satisfying. They queue up
every day on our roof and
hedges at 12noon and again at
4.30pm onwards. Feedings not
the problem it’s keeping our
cat out of the way!” Peter H
East, on Ultiva® Everyday
Mix, (see page 9).
10 Popular Garden Guests
Here are the most common garden birds and their favourite
foods. Discover which foods are most likely to attract them
to your garden.
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Seed Mixes
Suitable FOR:
Expertly formulated, precisely
mixed, carefully packed and
delivered fresh to your door.
Ultiva® is our premium range of
bird food, specially blended to
meet the variety of needs of a
wide range of garden birds. From
Tits to Finches and the woodland
favourites such as Great Spotted
Woodpeckers and Nuthatches
- all will be regulars if you have
them nearby!
SEED
FEEDERS
TABLE
FEEDERS
GROUND
FEEDING
Add a Seed Feeder to your order - See our wide range from page 30
Look out for
this logo
4 Customer Favourite
Ultiva® Gold
PREMIUM
QUALITY
MIX
This nutritious, oil-rich mix has been specially blended to
give you the best all-round food for your garden birds, plus,
with sunflower seed hearts – the single highest-energy food
available – there are no husks so there will be less mess.
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10002kg
£4.00
£7.99
40-04-10004kg
£3.37
£13.49
40-12-100012.55kg
£2.23
£27.99
40-25-1000
£1.94
£48.49
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25kg BUY IN
BULK
AND SAVE
Feeding your garden birds costs
less when you buy your bird food
in bulk. All our quality seed mixes
and straight foods are competitively
priced but the price you pay (per
kilogram of bird food) is cheaper
when you purchase a larger sack.
Look out for our logo.
The Garden Bird Supplies Team
Call us on 0844 322 0230
PACKED
WITH
SUNFLOWER
HEARTS
Seed Mixes
Ultiva® Premium Feeder Mix
It’s the ultimate food for feeders! It’s free-flowing, non-blocking
and filled with sunflower seed hearts giving DOUBLE the
energy for your garden birds.
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10012kg £4.25 £8.49
40-04-10014kg £3.50 £13.99
40-12-100112.55kg £2.35 £29.49
40-25-1001
25kg £2.08
£51.99
Ultiva® High Protein Insect Mix
Our nutritionists have done it again! This combination is packed
full of high-energy and protein rich ingredients such as sunflower
kernels, peanut granules, pinhead oatmeal and dried mealworms.
Plus there’s no need to worry if seeds fall onto your garden with
this no grow formula they won’t germinate.
NO
GROW
MIX
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10062kg £5.00 £9.99
40-04-10064kg £3.75 £14.99
40-12-100612.55kg £2.63 £32.99
25kg £2.28
£56.99
40-25-1006
GREAT
VALUE
MIX
Ultiva® Everyday Mix
A unique blend of seeds and grains, including black sunflower
seeds and oats, that will help your garden birds get through
their day. Can be fed from table, ground or hanging feeders.
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10232kg £3.25 £6.49
40-04-10234kg £2.50 £9.99
40-12-102312.55kg £1.59 £19.99
40-25-1023
25kg £1.36
£33.99
Ultiva® Fledgling Mix
This mix is specifically formulated to benefit young birds,
helping them to gain weight fast and reach their peak condition.
Bursting with high-energy ingredients this can be fed from a
table, ground or from hanging feeders.
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
40-12-100412.55kg £2.55
40-25-1004
25kg £2.24
PERFECT
RECIPE for
young
birds
Price
£31.99
£55.99
Seed Mixes
IDEAL
FOR BIRD
TABLES
Ultiva® Table & Ground Mix
Our general purpose, year round seed mix for bird tables and
ground feeding. A careful formulation of sunflower seeds, millet,
hemp seed, canary seed, wheat, maize and pinhead oatmeal,
it’s an appetising and nutritious blend.
CodeWeight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10202kg £3.50 £6.99
40-04-10204kg £2.75 £10.99
40-12-102012.55kg £1.75 £21.99
40-25-1020
25kg £1.40
£34.99
Ultiva® All Seasons Mix
Excellent value mix packed full of black sunflower seeds, maize,
pinhead oatmeal, hemp, canary seed and millet. Use in feeders,
tables or for ground feeding.
CodeWeight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10222kg £3.75 £7.49
40-04-10224kg £3.12 £12.49
40-12-102212.55kg £1.95 £24.49
40-25-1022
25kg £1.48
£36.99
GREAT
VALUE ALL
PURPOSE
MIX
Ultiva® Spring & Summer Mix
A warm season alternative to Table and Ground Mix, with
higher oil content. Provide nourishment at a time of high energy
consumption. Can also be fed year round.
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10032kg £4.00 £7.99
40-04-10034kg £3.25 £12.99
40-12-100312.55kg £2.15 £26.99
40-25-1003
25kg £1.84
£45.99
HIGH
OIL
CONTENT
NEW! Ultiva® Taster Pack
Feed a variety of your garden visitors with these great value
packs which suit seed feeding species and softbills alike!
Consists of: • Ultiva® Gold • Ultiva® Robin
& Softbill Mix • Ultiva® High Protein Insect Mix
Code
SAVE
up to
£7.48
on individual
prices!
Weight
Save
Price
40-45-1363
3 x 2kg Bags
£6.98
£19.99
40-45-1387
3 x 4kg Bags
£7.48
£34.99
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Softbill
Mixes
Suitable FOR:
BUY IN
BULK
GROUND
FEEDING
AND SAVE
Soft-billed birds such as
TABLE
FEEDERS
FILLED
WITH FRUIT
& SOFT
GRAINS
Robins, Blackbirds and
Thrushes prefer to eat
insects, fruit and soft grains.
They are typically ground
feeders, so food should be put
on the ground or on a ground
feeder. Our mixes contain
Ultiva® Robin & Softbill Mix
Thrushes, Robins and Blackbirds will wolf down every scrap of this
nutritious feast. Best fed on the ground or from a ground feeder.
high-energy ingredients
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
40-02-10022kg £4.50
40-04-10024kg £3.50
40-12-100212.55kg £2.39
25kg £2.16
40-25-1002
such as berries, raisins and
sunflower hearts.
Ultiva® Fruity Suet Mix
The new name for Ultiva® Softbill Suet Mix. A delicious blend of high-energy
ingredients that includes more sunflower kernels than before. With oats,
peanut nibs, berry pellets, sultanas and more, to attract an array of softbills!
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
40-02-10082kg £4.75
40-04-10084kg £3.62
40-12-100812.55kg £2.47
40-25-1008
25kg £2.18
Price
£8.99
£13.99
£29.99
£53.99
BERRY
PELLETS
FOR EXTRA
ENERGY
Price
£9.49
£14.49
£30.99
£54.49
Bogena
A premium quality complete supplement for fruit and insect eating birds such
as Robins, Thrushes, Blackbirds and Wagtails. A nutritious blend of grain,
seeds, fruit, insects, meat/vegetables derivatives, oils, fats and minerals.
A little goes a long way, especially if you use it to supplement other foods.
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10242kg £5.00 £9.99
40-04-10244kg £4.75 £18.99
Add to your order:
Compact Ground Feeder Tray
IDEAL FOR
SOFTBILL
MIXES
INSTANT
ENERGY
BOOST
40-60-1502
£7.99
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Straight
Foods
Just as they come, choose from our range
of premium quality straight foods including
peanuts (tested to ensure they are aflatoxin
free) and bakery-grade sunflower seed hearts.
Premium Quality Peanuts
BUY IN
BULK
AND SAVE
1
High quality, recent crop, aflatoxin-tested peanuts. Rich in fibre, fat and
protein, they are a nutritious year-round food for a wide range of birds.
They may sometimes slightly differ in appearance but they are always
tested for quality.
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Code
Weight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10402kg
£4.25 £8.49
40-04-10404kg
£4.12 £16.49
40-12-104012.55kg
£2.79
£34.99
40-25-1040
25kg £2.60
£64.99
Niger Seed Thistle
2
Guaranteed Goldfinch magnet when used with a Thistle Feeder! Niger
Seed is a tiny, black, oil-rich seed which is very similar to the seed of the
teasel or thistle: highly desirable and very nutritious to many species.
Please note images shown are not to scale
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10412kg
£3.25 £6.49
40-04-10414kg
£2.50 £9.99
40-12-104112.55kg
£1.91
£23.99
40-25-1041
25kg £1.84
£45.99
Peanut Granules
2
3
Loved by Tits, Nuthatches, Robins and Dunnocks, these peck sized
peanut granules are a nutritious source of food and great for all birds.
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10422kg
£4.25 £8.49
40-04-10424kg
£4.12 £16.49
40-12-104212.55kg
£2.79
£34.99
40-25-1042
25kg £2.40
£59.99
USE IN
A SEED
FEEDER
FROM
PAGE 30
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NEW! Straight Food Selection
Consists of: • Peanut Granules
• Niger Seed Thistle • Black Sunflower Seed
Code
Save
Price
40-45-1383 3 x 2kg Bags
Weight
£4.98
£15.99
40-45-1384 3 x 4kg Bags
£4.48
£29.99
SAVE
up to
£4.98
on individual
prices!
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Premium Sunflower Seed Hearts:
Straight Foods
“This item is the best one on the market & given us many hours of pleasure seeing
all the birds that it brings to the feeders.”
Trevor Roberts
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Premium Sunflower Seed Hearts
Because there are no husks, they leave no mess to clear up!
Although more expensive than black sunflower seeds, their
greater density for a given weight means a little does go a very
long way. Plus they appeal to such a wide range of wild birds
from seed eating species to softbilled birds too!
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Code
Weight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10442kg
£4.00 £7.99
40-04-10444kg
£3.75 £14.99
40-12-104412.55kg
£2.63
£32.99
40-25-1044
25kg £2.24
£55.99
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Black Sunflower Seeds
A cheaper year-round alternative to peanuts. They’re easy to feed too,
either on the ground or from any type of feeder. The only drawback is the
discarded husks, but even these have a benefit - they make great compost.
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10432kg
£3.00 £5.99
40-04-10434kg
£2.00 £7.99
40-12-104312.55kg
£1.59
£19.99
40-25-1043
25kg £1.52
£37.99
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Value Sunflower Seed Hearts
Just like Premium Sunflower Seed Hearts, but with less of the
husk removed - which means a lower processing cost for us,
and a lower-priced product for you! They’re fantastic value.
Code
Weight
Price per Kg
Price
40-02-10452kg
£3.00 £5.99
40-04-10454kg
£2.37 £9.49
40-12-104512.55kg
£1.99
£24.99
40-25-1045
25kg £1.88
£46.99
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NEW! Premium Straight Food Selection
Consists of: • Premium Quality Peanuts • Premium
Sunflower Seed Hearts • Niger Seed Thistle
Code
Save
Price
40-45-1385 3 x 2kg Bags
Weight
£4.48
£18.49
40-45-1386 3 x 4kg Bags
£5.48
£35.99
SAVE
up to
£5.48
on individual
prices!
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Pick ‘n’ Mix
Here’s our Pick ‘n’ Mix range. All products are
available in the perfect size for experimenting with
your own mixes, or adding to your Ultiva® mixes.
Why not try creating your own recipe?
“Fast delivery.
Excellent quality seed.
The birds eat everything,
therefore no waste.”
Karen Armstrong
2
3
1
IDEAL FOR
SMALLER
SPECIES
CUSTOMER
FAVOURITE
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Please note images shown are not to scale
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FEED TO
YOUNG
BIRDS
TRY
MIXING
WITH
NIGER
SEED
5
“Garden Bird Supplies website is very user friendly
which makes choosing and paying for your items easier.”
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MT & CA Chapman
Straight Foods
Pinhead Oats
Millet
1
Pinhead oats are the valuable inner part of the oat, an
excellent source of carbohydrate and fat. Particularly
loved by small seed eating species, they leave no mess
and are also ideal for feeding to young.
Code
Weight
Price
40-02-10472kg £4.99
40-04-10474kg £5.99
Raisins
Weight
Price
40-02-10462kg £7.49
40-04-10464kg £13.99
Kibbled Maize
3
Kibbled maize is cracked maize in granulated form.
High in carbohydrate and oil, its small size makes it
easily digestible and ideal for smaller species. A good
all round ingredient.
Code
A first class source of vitamin B and full of protein and
iron. Great mixed with Niger Seed and as it is encased in
a hard shell, it’s also ideal for scattering on the ground.
Code
Weight
Price
40-02-10502kg £2.99
40-04-10504kg £5.99
Price
40-02-10512kg £4.99
40-04-10514kg £7.99
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Very similar to porridge oats, rolled oats are high
in energy, packed with vital minerals and are a rich
source of protein. They have a higher fat and oil
content than most other grains and are loved by
many species.
Code
Weight
Price
40-02-10492kg £3.99
40-04-10494kg £4.99
Hemp Seeds
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Rich in oil, protein and high in fat, carbohydrate and
trace elements, plus small enough to be fed to young
birds. An ideal ‘pick ‘n’ mix’ food.
Code
Weight
Price
40-02-10482kg £6.99
40-04-10484kg £13.49
Pick ‘n’ Mix
Variety Pack
SAVE
OVER £6
A mixed pack containing
2kgs of each food (12kg in total).
By buying together you’ll save
over £6 on individual prices.
40-45-1380
Weight
Naked Rolled Oats
2
These juicy raisins are a popular food for fruit loving
wildlife. Feed from a table or on the ground, however,
please keep them out of the reach of dogs as they can
be harmful if ingested.
Code
4
on individual
prices
£24.99
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Made in
Great Britain
Adjustable Mealworm
Feeder (Pictured)
This versatile mealworm feeder enables you to efficiently
feed your garden birds. Decide which size of birds to
feed with the adjustable dome. Height 34cm (13.4”)
40-57-1500
£14.99
Suitable FOR:
GROUND
FEEDING
Gourmet
Grubs
We all know birds love worms and
here you can choose from mealworms
and waxworms, delivered fresh
and wriggling, or dried for the more
squeamish! Live foods are great
for feeding hungry birds during the
breeding season as they’re an excellent
source of protein, plus a great source
of water for chicks and fledglings
who cannot leave the nest to drink.
TABLE
FEEDERS
4Our best seller!
Live! Mealworms
Our best-selling live food and great value for money.
Because of their crude protein level of 50.4% and fresh
vegetable and cereal diet, they are not only extremely
nutritious but are extremely safe too!
CodeWeight
16
Price
40-38-1320
3 x 40g Tub
£5.79
40-38-1321
6 x 40g Tub
£9.49
40-38-1330
250g Bag
£8.99
40-38-1322
450g Bag £12.99
40-38-1323
900g Bag
£19.99
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Live! Mini Mealworms
Live Foods
These mini mealworms are ideal for feeding to young birds
and smaller species throughout the year. And because
they’re smaller you get more for your money!
CodeWeight
Price
40-38-1324
3x 40g Tub
£6.99
40-38-1325
6x 40g Tub
£10.99
40-38-1326
450g Bag
£14.99
40-38-1327
900g Bag
£24.99
Live! Waxworms
Creamy white and have a soft body which is easily digestible
and very nutritious. Much larger than mealworms, they are
perfect for the hungry demands of larger species and they’ll
keep for 3-4 weeks at room temperature.
CodeWeight
Price
40-38-1328
75g Tub
£8.99
40-38-1329
2x 75g Tub
£15.99
Dried Mealworms
If you’re a bit squeamish they’re an ideal alternative to the
live variety and have an extra long shelf life. Birds really love
these as they have all the protein of live mealworms.
CodeWeight
HIGH IN
PROTEIN
Price
40-40-1329100g £5.99
40-41-1329200g £9.99
40-40-1332
1 Litre
£14.99
40-40-1333
3 Litres
£24.99
Fruit & Honey Dried Mealworms
Packed with tasty ingredients including mealworms, shrimp,
gammarus (a freshwater invertebrate), rowan and juniper
berries and honey. Robins, Blue Tits and Pied Wagtails will
thank you with visits to your feeders!
CodeWeight
Price
40-40-1330
1 Litre
£9.99
40-40-1331
3 Litres
£18.99
Add to your order:
Caged Worm Feeder - Deter larger birds
Big birds will demolish a dish of worms in seconds, giving the smaller ones no chance
at all. Our steel-caged feeder redresses the balance because it has apertures that are
too small for these birds, but big enough for Wrens, Robins and Tits.
40-57-1501
£19.99
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Suet
Pellets
Suitable FOR:
GROUND
FEEDING
Made in
Greatin
Britain
Made
TABLE
FEEDERS
NUT
FEEDERS
Great Britain
A highly nutritious blend of premium
quality ingredients with energy
packed suet makes our pellets
the ultimate fast food for birds!
Invaluable during cold periods, they
will give an instant life saving boost
to hungry birds. Ideal on their own or
try adding to Ultiva® seed mixes.
Try feeding suet pellets from a nut feeder, from page 30 >>
IDEAL FOR
SOFTBILLS
Reader Photo
- Blue Tit
Joanne Longso
n
Insect Treat Pellets
Contains a mix of real insects. Perfect for bird tables and
Softbills absolutely love them scattered on the ground too!
CodeWeight
Price
40-34-1205
3kg Refill
£13.99
40-35-1205
3kg Tub
£14.99
40-36-1205
10kg Bag
£26.99
“Suet pellets are great all year round for
Sparrows and Tits. The quality for me
is the best there is on the market.”
Joan Wilson
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Ultiva®
Softbill Pellets
Thrushes, Robins and Blackbirds
will love these treat pellets
containing a mixture of suet and
seeds with ground peanut nibs,
flaked maize, rolled naked oats
and Bogena - a real feast!
CodeWeight
Price
40-34-12013kg refill
£13.99
Wild Bird Feed
Cake Making Kit
40-35-12013kg Tub£14.99
40-36-120110kg Bag£26.99
This fantastic kit is for all
age groups and contains
everything needed to make
suet cup cakes & feed log.
Berry Treat Pellets
Popular with Softbills, especially
Robins, our berry treats contain
a delicious blend of wild berries
encased within a super-rich suet
pellet. Scatter on the ground or
table, or add to seed mixes and
put into nut feeders.
40-77-1754
LOVED BY
ROBINS
£21.99
Cake Mix
Refill
Make about
12 cup cakes &
several log refills.
CodeWeight
Price
£13.99
40-77-1755
£12.99
40-35-12063kg Tub£14.99
40-36-120610kg Bag£26.99
MADE FROM
RECYCLED
Ultiva
Suet Pellets
PLASTIC
®
We have taken our popular treat
pellets and added our highly
nutritious Ultiva® mix to create a
delicious treat for your garden birds!
Contains suet, peanut flour, wheat
flour and ground Ultiva® mix.
CodeWeight
Price
£13.99
APPEALS
TO MANY
GARDEN
BIRDS
40-35-12003kg Tub£14.99
40-36-120010kg Bag£26.99
Woodlook
Ground Table
Made from tough, recycled
plastic, these Woodlook tables
are durable. They will never
warp or rot, or require any
maintenance. It features a
mesh base to allow water to
drain away and should prove
popular with any groundfeeding birds. Dimensions:
43.2cm (17”) x 33cm (13”).
40-60-1501
£29.99
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“The Bempton
Hanging Bird Table
was a gift, it’s
simply stunning.
I’m now hooked on
bird watching.”
Bill Tatlock,
Lancashire
Fruit Suet Pellets
We’ve blended real fruit with high-energy
suet to give your birds a fruity treat
that’s bursting with flavour. They can be
scattered on the ground or on tables.
CodeWeight
40-34-1204
3kg Refill
40-35-1204
3kg Tub
£13.99
40-36-1204
10kg Bag
£26.99
Peanut Suet Pellets
EASY TO
CLEAN
Rich in protein and packed with energy.
We use only the finest quality peanuts and
suet to provide a premium quality treat
which is second to none.
CodeWeight
Bempton
Hanging
Bird Table
Made from
Certified Timber
The Bempton Table is made from
FSC wood from well-managed
forests, and comes complete with
hanging cord. Plus there’s been
an improvement to the design
as one of the side panels can be
removed for easy cleaning!
Dimensions: 30.5cm x 20.3cm
(12” x 8”) square
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Price
40-34-1203
3kg Refill
£14.99
40-35-1203
3kg Tub
£15.99
40-36-1203
10kg Bag
£29.99
Suet Pellets &
Mealworms
This delightful and practical table
features intricate woodwork with
a distressed pale green paint
finish, and a real copper roof with
a ‘verdigris’ finish.
40-75-1701
Price
£12.99
£21.99
‘Superfood’ for birds. Insect treat pellets,
dried mealworms and wild berry flavour
make this the ultimate Softbill mix. Feed
from a table or on the ground.
CodeWeight
Price
40-34-1209500g £6.99
40-35-12092.5kg£19.99
Cranberry Pellets
Filled with real bits of cranberry, we’re
sure that you’ll have the birds flocking
to your garden with these tasty, energy
packed treats.
CodeWeight
40-35-1202
3kg Tub
Price
£13.99
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Suet Foods & Feeders
Suet is absolutely essential for birds, providing instant energy which is just what
they need. Traditional Treat Cakes, Blocks and Suet Balls are just the job and are
suitable for year round use, as well as appealing to all sorts of birds!
NEW!
Premium
Suet Balls
Made in
Great Britain
CONTAINS
DRIED
MEALWORMS
Our new Premium
Suet Balls each
contain over 90g of
high grade beef suet, wheat,
peanuts, and added dried
mealworms too! We guarantee your
garden visitors will return time and
again for this new recipe.
CodeQuantity Price
40-31-1306
6 Suet Balls
£2.15
40-31-1307
40 Suet Balls Tub
£12.99
40-31-1308
50 Suet Balls Box
£12.99
40-31-1309 100 Suet Balls x2 Boxes £23.99
NEW
150 pack
Only 18p
per suet ball
Suet Balls
These suet balls each contain
over 80g of suet, sunflower and small seeds.
CodeQuantity
40-31-130120 Suet Balls£5.99
Suet Ball Ring Feeder
This fantastic feeder ring
can hold up to 10 suet
balls. D: 25cm (9.8”).
40-55-1508
Price
40-31-130240 Suet Balls£10.99
40-31-1303100 Suet Balls£19.99
£7.99
40-31-1313 NEW! 150 Suet Balls (13kg) £26.99
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NEW!
Suet Feeding
Log & Premium
Quality Suet Rolls
NEW
Made in
Great Britain
This environmentally friendly pre-drilled feeding log is made in the
UK from 55% recycled wood-chip & 45% recycled plastic. It’s a
great new way to feed a variey of your garden friends! Just fill with
one pack of 6 of either the berry or the insect premium quality suet
rolls.
CodeQuantity Price
40-55-1509
Suet Feeding Log
40-31-1311
Pack of 6 Insect Suet Rolls
£2.99
40-31-1312
Pack of 6 Berry Suet Rolls
£2.99
40-45-1394
Suet Feeding Log &
Pack of 6 Berry Suet Rolls
£6.99
Treat
Ball
Feeder
6 FREE
SUET
BALLS!
+ 6 FREE
Suet Balls*
6 FREE
SUET
BALLS!
Small Spiral
Feeder
+ 6 FREE Suet Balls*
Steel spiral feeders are ideal for
suet balls, fruit, kitchen scraps,
even nesting materials. Just
stretch to fill, then let it spring back
into shape - no lids, no catches,
no problems! D: 7.6cm (3”).
40-45-1356
£4.99
£6.99
The feeder
holds four
suet balls,
as well as
fruit, cheese,
kitchen scraps –
almost anything
you care to feed!
It is strongly made
from powder-coated
galvanised steel and comes
complete with a steel hanger and
plastic roof for weather-protection.
40-45-1355
£6.99
6 FREE
SUET
BALLS!
Bird Lovers
Suet Ball Feeder
+ 6 FREE Suet Balls*
From the Birdlovers range, this suet
ball feeder is designed to safely offer
suet balls to your birds. Made from
strong coated steel, the basket holds
3 suet balls and the feeder features
a stainless steel hanger and easy-lift
lid made from tough plastic.
H: 19cm (7.5”).
40-45-1357
*The suet balls each contain over 80g of suet, sunflower and small seeds.
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£9.99
Treat Cakes
For the ultimate high-energy food, you cannot get better
than these suet treat cakes. Supplied in packs of 2, all treat
cakes come complete with a new plastic hanger for easy
suspension. Each one is packed with different ingredients
blended into over 800g of tasty, high-energy suet.
Reader Phot
o - Woodpec
ker
Paul Sliwinski & Chick
1
4
2
Seed
Treat Cake
1
These Seed Treat Cakes
are a balanced blend of
seeds and suet which will
give your birds a nutritious
meal. Each cake contains
sunflower seeds, white
millet, cracked corn, wheat
and milo. (Pack of 2)
40-27-1275
£10.99
Insect
Treat Cake
2
Bursting with dried insects,
mealworms and
blended with ground
peanuts and cracked corn.
This highly nutritious cake
is the definitive fast food
for birds on the go.
(Pack of 2)
40-27-1278
£16.99
Peanut Butter
Treat Cake 3
Raisin & Nut
Treat Cake 4
This nutritious cake
combines chopped
peanuts, peanut butter and
suet to give your birds a
delicious nutty treat. High
in energy, they’re ideal for
giving your birds a boost in
cold weather. (Pack of 2)
This gorgeous cake will
have the birds flocking
to your garden! Tasty
suet packed with raisins,
chopped peanuts and
almonds, red and white
millet and cracked corn.
(Pack of 2)
40-27-1276
£11.99
40-27-1277
£12.99
Variety Pack of 4 Treat Cakes
NEW
Treat your garden birds with this great value
variety pack (includes Insect, Seed,
Raisin & Nut, and Peanut Butter Flavours).
40-27-1279 4 Treat Cakes £24.99
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Approx height for treat cakes is 12.5cm (excluding hanger).
3
Treat
Blocks
Made in
Great Britain
GREAT
VALUE
PACKS
Code
Product
Pack Price
40-29-1282
NEW! Mealworm Teat
5
£11.99
40-30-1282
NEW! Mealworm Teat
10
£21.99
40-29-1266
Fruit & Nut Treat
5
£11.99
40-30-1266
Fruit & Nut Treat
10
£21.99
40-29-1263
Insect Treat
5
£13.99
40-30-1263
Insect Treat
10
£24.99
40-29-1269
Peanut Treat
5
£11.99
40-30-1269
Peanut Treat
10
£21.99
40-29-1267
Berry Treat
5
£11.99
40-30-1267
Berry Treat
10
£21.99
40-29-1262
Peck-a-Treat
5
£11.99
40-30-1262
Peck-a-Treat
10
£21.99
40-29-1261
Cherry Treat
5
£11.99
40-30-1261
Cherry Treat
10
£21.99
40-29-1270
Sunflower Heart Treat
5
£11.99
40-30-1270
Sunflower Heart Treat
10
£21.99
40-29-1264
Raisin Treat
5
£11.99
40-30-1264
Raisin Treat
10
£21.99
40-29-1268
Apple Treat
5
£11.99
40-30-1268
Apple Treat
10
£21.99
40-29-1265
Nutty Treat
5
£11.99
40-30-1265
Nutty Treat
10
£21.99
40-29-1260
Cranberry Treat
5
£13.99
40-30-1260
Cranberry Treat
10
£24.99
40-29-1273
Ultiva® Treat
5
£13.99
40-29-1274
Ultiva® Softbill Treat
5
£13.99
NEW! Let your garden birds try our different flavours!
Treat your garden birds this spring with one of these great value variety packs.
Plus get a FREE Treat Basket with every pack!
The 5 and 10 packs include a selection of the Treat Blocks listed
above in a variety of flavours. Contents will vary. The pack of
14 Treats include one of every flavour above. Each Treat Block
is made of 330g of quality suet.
CodeSize
Price
40-45-1388
5 Pack
£11.99
40-45-1389
10 Pack
£21.99
40-45-1395
14 Pack
£24.99
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FREE
TREAT
BASKET
with
every pack
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NEW
20 PACK
SQUIRREL
RESISTANT
4 Customer
Favourite!
Coconut Treats
An old favourite! Complete with hanging string, each
half-coconut is hand-filled with 300g of high-energy
premium suet mixed with selected seed and peanut flour,
and individually wrapped for freshness and hygiene.
CodeWeight
Price
40-28-1271
3 Pack
£7.99
40-30-1271 10 Pack
£17.99
40-32-1271 20 Pack
£29.99
Feedsafe Oval
Treat Feeder
From the makers of the famous Feedsafe seed and
nut feeders, this is designed along their established
principle of using strong materials and clever design
to prevent squirrels and larger birds getting close to
the food! Made entirely from steel, the handles clamp
the lid shut when in use to completely prevent access.
Takes any of our standard Treat Blocks.
H: 17cm (6.7”), W: 22cm (8.7”).
40-55-1504
£19.99
GREAT
VALUE
Caged Treat Basket
Treat Basket
Treat basket with 2 fruit and nut treat blocks.
H: 12.5cm (4.9”), W: 12.5cm (4.9”), D: 4.5cm (1.8”).
40-45-1354
£5.99
An inner steel treat basket sits within an outer steel
cage and keeps the contents very much at arm’s length
from marauding squirrels, whilst allowing smaller birds
in to feed. The Caged Treat Basket takes any of our
standard Treat Blocks.
H: 22.9cm (9”), W: 20.3cm (8”), D: 20.3cm (8”).
40-55-1502
£14.99
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Garden Bird News
Ask Simon
Our resident wildlife expert,
Simon King, answers your letters.
Dear Simon,
I have a bird box with camera which was given to me by my son 2
years ago - with no results. So we changed its position last summer,
and since just before Christmas I have had a tit inhabiting it at night. (I
have enclosed photos taken from the TV screen for your interest.) The
entrance hole is on the front of the photo,
with the bird against the back wall of the
box. I have added some nesting material,
which I bought, at the bottom of the box.
I am intrigued by its behaviour. When it
flies in it looks around and towards the
entrance hole (from its position at the
back of the box). Then it starts pecking
at the box - side and back, interspersed
with looking around and towards the
entrance hole - as if tapping and then
waiting to see if another bird is coming
Mrs Janette Adams
in! After about 5 minutes this stops and
the feathers start fluffing up, and then
the head vanishes into the ‘puffball’; and that is it for the night. I am
afraid I do not see the going of it in the morning - too early for me!!
Can you please explain this behaviour? Does one have to clean
these boxes after occupation, or leave well alone?
I also have another tit box (without camera) in which a brood was
raised last year (sod’s law!) - I used to see the parents flying in
and out to feed. I do not know whether any birds are in there at the
moment for the night.
Many thanks,
Mrs Janette Adams from Moreton-in-Marsh
STAR
LETTER
Simon replies…
Dear Janette,
How lovely that you are witnessing the early stages
of the occupation of your camera nestbox. It is
common for birds, especially Blue and Great Tits,
to use cavities to roost in to endure the cold winter
nights. The fussing and pecking you are witnessing
is all part of the bird’s gradual process of examining
the cavity to establish its suitability as a nest site
later in the year. All things being equal, there is
a VERY strong likelihood that the same bird will
attempt to nest in your camera nest box. You do not
need to add any nest material. Indeed, it is likely
the birds will remove some or all of what you have
placed in the box in the spring, before finding their
own! At the end of the breeding season - October is
a good month, remove all nesting material and burn
it. It will contain a large number of bird parasites
including fleas!
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BIRDING
NEWS!
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wildlife and welcome all your letters
and photos.
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Plus if your letter
is chosen as our
‘star letter’ you
could win 100
Premium Suet
Balls and a Ring
Feeder.
Dear Simon,
Dear Simon,
I read with great interest your article about the decline in the
number of birds in the UK. I am a cat lover and I do feel that
cats have been blamed for something which to my mind, is
obviously man’s own doing. Your article confirms this and I
am sure there are many cat lovers out there, like myself, who
also love the birds. I run a cat rescue and the cats are allowed
outside but this is timed so as not to coincide with the birds
feeding - they can just observe them from the window!
I live on the outskirts of
a housing estate in a
coastal area. My rear
garden in enclosed
with a 6’ high wall,
which is festooned
with various seed
feeders to supply the
local bird population.
There is also a
table for non-feeder
types.
My husband and I have strived over the last few years to build
an environment for the birds putting in trees and bushes in a
garden that was previously just lawn. We have various feeders
with different mixes to attract all kinds of birds and have been
well rewarded for our efforts with a huge variety of birds. We
have concentrated in particular on the Starlings knowing that
they are not the most popular bird and that their numbers had
reached the critical level - they eat us out of house and home
and come in their droves every day for their suet pellets. They
can often be seen gathering on nearby roofs and tv aerials
while they wait for me to put the food out. I have attached a
picture for you to see what I mean.
On this subject I wonder if you could answer a question for me.
In the spring we see the adults coming for the pellets, then we
see the adults bringing the youngsters and then after a while it
seems to be just the youngsters that are feeding. We still have
youngsters with us now in January - would these be the same
ones that were with us in the spring?
Thank you Simon, kind regards,
Yzanne Fletcher from Swallownest, Sheffield
Simon replies…
Dear Yzanne,
Thank you for your letter and for your thoughts regarding
the impact of domestic cats on wild bird populations. Your
approach to mitigating the impact your cats have on your
clearly flourishing bird population is admirable.
Regarding Starlings, these birds have an enormously complex
system of movement and migration around the country and
indeed the northern hemisphere. They are known as partial
migrants which in effect means some members of a population
may remain in or close to their breeding territories whilst others
move great distances to a wintering ground. The reason we in
the UK have vast flocks of birds gathering in communal roosts
during the winter months (a million or so in a single flock on the
Somerset Levels for example) is that the numbers are boosted
by birds from the continent. These same birds will disperse
in the spring back to breeding grounds in continental Europe.
Much of the movement is attributed to age class with birds,
explaining your lingering sub adult birds in the garden, whilst
their parents are in all likelihood wintering a long way off! There
is still much to learn about the detail of their migration and
movements illustrating that even in the commonplace we can
find mystery and intrigue.
Mr R. Robert
osn
Approximately 2
months ago while
watching the birds feeding, a flurry
of birds came over the wall being chased by a dark blur.
Moments later when the birds had scattered, the ‘chaser’
returned and landed on the wall. It was to my delight a Hobby.
I found this hard to comprehend as my garden is not in a
countryside or ‘hobby’ environment.
It is now while I write the 19th December and to my delight
the same Hobby I presume has again visited my garden, but
this time not looking as pristine as 2 months ago. My question
is, according to Collins book “Garden Birds” the Hobby is
a summer visitor - April to October - and winters in tropical
Africa. So what could explain it still being here at the late date
and frequenting a housing estate?
Yours sincerely,
Mr R. Robertson from Sunderland
Simon replies…
Dear Mr Robertson,
How exciting to have a raptor visiting your garden on a
regular basis! It is of course a sign of a healthy population of
smaller birds that you are playing host to a bird that sits at
the top of the food chain. It is indeed most odd that this bird
should be a Hobby, as ALL Hobbies fly south to Africa for the
winter. It could be that this is an escaped bird from a falconry
centre, but even then, since Hobbies depend in large part on
flying insects to boost their diet, I would be very surprised if
one could survive the British winter unaided.
One thought. Male Sparrowhawks do bear a striking
resemblance to Hobbies in many ways. They have a blue
grey back, tail and head plumage, rusty red breast and
‘trousers’ and of course the raptor’s talons and hooked beak.
Two features are definitive. The Sparrowhawk has a yellow
iris (the area of the eye around the pupil), the Hobby’s dark
chocolate brown. And the Hobby has a striking, distinctive
black ‘moustache’ like a mini Peregrine. If you are lucky
enough to have another visit from this bird of prey I would be
fascinated to learn if these features are visible. Better still, a
photograph would pin it down!
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A Long-tailed Tit
builds its nest.
Garden Bird News
Spring Feeding Helps Breeding!
By March we can usually safely say that spring has arrived (whatever the weather may be!) As a fellow
birdwatcher you will know that your garden birds will have been preparing for breeding for some time
now, building nests and chirping away in the trees and bushes. Because the breeding season is so hectic
they could do with a helping hand as future parents will appreciate help getting into breeding condition!
Here’s what to feed your
birds this month:
4Ultiva® Robin & Softbill Mix
A nutritious mix of soft grains,
sunflower kernels, mealworms
and raisins that will have Robins,
Blackbirds and Thrushes alike
returning to your garden for more.
See p11.
4Ultiva® Spring & Summer Mix
A high-energy, no-mess way to feed
from March to July, but it can be
used all year round. See p10.
4Raisin and Nut Treat Cake
This delicious cake will give
your garden birds a boost in the
breeding season. Filled with tasty,
high fat suet, raisins, peanuts,
almonds, millet and corn. See p23.
Look out for
birds building nests
Whatever species of bird you have
in your garden, you will see them
seeking natural materials to line their
nests and to provide a soft warm
home for their chicks. Tits will choose
the softest nesting materials they
can find - dog or cat hair, dried grass,
fluffy seed heads (such as Old Man’s
Beard) and even cobwebs! Robins
build their nests from equally soft
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materials and moss. Pigeons, on
the other hand, will put a few twigs
together for their young to nest
in. However your garden visitors
choose to build their nests, we
recommend giving them a helping
hand by leaving out some suitable
nesting materials in the garden
from now until July. See our British
Nesting Wool & range of Nest
Boxes from p47.
Look out for
your first fledglings
Chances are you have already
spotted fledgling birds in your
garden - some species nest far
earlier these days so it would not
be unusual to see a fluffy young
Blackbird or Thrush tentatively
following its parent around the
garden.
To give them the best possible
start in life it’s important to provide
good quality, high-energy food that
can be easily digested by small
stomachs.
Our exclusive Ultiva® Fledgling
Mix has been specially formulated
to benefit fledgling birds, helping
them to gain weight quickly and to
maintain them in peak condition.
See p9.
Live mealworms are an excellent
source of protein. Regular
mealworms are ideal for adult birds
while the smaller mini mealworms
will be wolfed down by fledglings.
See p16-17.
For a real source of energy our suet
pellets are the ultimate fast food for
birds! A highly nutritious blend that
will give an instant life saving boost
to hungry birds. See p18.
Finally with the likelihood of lots
of birds in your garden looking
for food to feed their young, it’s a
good idea to keep your feeders and
tables clean as any area where
large numbers of birds congregate
presents an increased risk of
infection from parasites. See our
range of hygiene products, p 45.
The more birds we all help to
successfully raise broods this
spring and summer, the more
birds we can enjoy in our
gardens for years to come.
You’ll also know that you’re
doing your bit to save the
UK’s endangered species, so
keep up the good work and
remember - spring feeding will
help breeding!
Call us on 0844 322 0230
Enjoy the
Tuneful Morning Chorus
Garden Bird News
As many bird lovers will acknowledge, arising to the tuneful chorus of your local birding population is
a lovely way to start the day! Your garden could be playing host to any number of interesting species,
defending their territories, nest building and hungrily foraging for food. The busiest time for your
garden birds, it’s the most rewarding time for any keen birding fan. And if you’ve ever listened and
enjoyed the melodic singing of your local birds, you’ve probably also wondered what makes them do it.
Birds use their song to ‘speak’ better than any other family of creatures - and using voice is an efficient way to
do so, particularly over distance, or when it’s hard to see the singer and the audience. But bird song serves one
clear purpose - to ensure the breeding success of the singer. It generally indicates that the bird in question is
healthy, fit and ready to breed.
Why do birds sing so early?
Throughout the bird world it’s usually the males singing the songs and the best time to hear this is at dawn. By
singing from dawn, when their energy reserves are low after the cold of the night, it is believed that male birds
may be telling females that they are still fit for breeding.
But it’s not just in the morning that birds will sing. Another chorus can be heard at dusk, but while it is often
consider quieter at this time of day, it may simply be that we take less notice of it as the day wears on.
How can you help?
Singing is hard work, so it’s little wonder the fittest, best-fed
male birds produce the strongest song. Females tend to
choose a mate who sings best - a great reason why
filling up your feeders really will help your local birding
population. Once a female has been attracted, a male
will sing less often, so the sad news is if you hear a bird
singing late into the season, it’s likely to a solitary
bachelor, who’s unfortunately failed to attract a mate.
If you’re considering learning how to differentiate
one species’ song from another, you might like
to try this great CD which contains 25 different
birdsong including Blackbird, Blue Tit,
Nightingale, Chaffinch, Swift and Skylark.
“Did you know?”
Blackbirds sing from
prominent posts
from February to
June, when they are
holding a breeding
territory, but will
often sing on a
sunny winters
day.
The Sound of Birdsong
40-77-1730
£3.99
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6
3
Droll Yankees offer
a lifetime guarantee
full details with every feeder
Feeders
There aren’t many
garden birds that won’t
visit a feeder so it’s
an essential bit of kit.
Feeders deliver such a
broad range of foods
that you can easily fill
your feeders with a diet
that will appeal to your
particular set of clients.
5
2
8
7
1
4
Lifetime Feeders
• Tough polycarbonate tube
or heavy gauge wire mesh
The world’s most popular tubular feeders, Lifetime offers
great options for feeding peanuts, seed mixes or niger
seeds.
Lifetime Seed Feeders
CodeSize
Price
• Rust proof fittings
• Lifetime guarantee
Lifetime Thistle Feeders
CodeSize
Lifetime Nut Feeders
Price
1
40-52-1512S-18cm
£14.99
4 £14.99
40-54-1509S-18cm
CodeSize
2 £17.99
40-52-1513M-36cm
5 £17.99
40-54-1510M-36cm
7 £13.99
40-53-1502S-20cm
3 £22.99
40-52-1541L-54cm
6
40-54-1511L-54cm£22.99
8 £15.99
40-53-1503M-30cm
Add to
your order
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CodeProduct
Price
40-80-1705
£11.99
40-75-1707
Droll Yankees Seattle Rain Guard
Versa Perch™£5.99
Call us on 0844 322 0230
Price
Medium
Add to your order:
Onyx Seed Tray
40-75-1709
Small
£3.99
Droll Yankees Onyx Seed Feeder
CodeSize
Price
40-52-1506SML £25.99
40-52-1507MED £31.95
This fantastic feeder makes cleaning easy - just turn and
click to remove the base allowing access to clean all the
nooks and crannies. Of course, you can also benefit from the
sturdy design and attractive looks. Not only does the design
incorporate the click-to-clean base, it is also high capacity and
comes with a lifetime guarantee! Available in two sizes:
Small - H: 27.3cm (10.7”) W: 6.88cm (2.7”)
Medium - H: 42.6cm (16.8”) W: 6.88cm (2.7”)
For Droll Yankee accessories & feeding stations see pages 42-43 >>
Large
Medium
NEW
Small
Ring Pull
Seed Feeder
These innovative, sturdy feeders
have been designed to keep your
feeders clean and disease free.
•
•
•
•
NEW!
Bird Feeder Guardians
Backed by a lifetime guarantee
Easy to clean and fill
Tough rust-proof metal fittings
Squirrel resistant
Small - H: 18cm (7.1”) x W: 6.25cm (2.5”)
Medium - H: 36cm (14.2”) x W: 6.25cm (2.5”)
Large - H: 54cm (21.3”) x W: 6.25cm (2.5”)
CodeSize
Price
40-52-1525SML
£15.99
40-52-1526MED
£19.99
40-52-1527LRG
£24.99
Provides anti-squirrel protection for tubular feeders
including Lifetime, Ring Pull and Bird Lovers small and
medium feeders. Plus the small Guardian also fits the
A6 mini-feeder (see p34). Feeder can be suspended or
mounted on the Droll Yankees Garden Pole. (see p42)
CodeSize
Price
40-62-1512 Small Bird Feeder Guardian £19.99
40-62-1513 Medium Bird Feeder Guardian £22.99
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Squirrel
Resistant
Bird Feeders
Love them or hate them, squirrels
can often cleverly find their way
to your bird food supply. Plastic
feeders can quickly be destroyed
by a determined squirrel but here
you’ll see some of our wide range of
squirrel resistant feeders, which all
employ strong metal constructions
that resist squirrel damage. Plus
see our squirrel deterrents from
pages 42-44.
IDEAL
FOR SMALL
BIRDS
Seed
Nut
Globe Round Seed Feeder
& Globe Oval Nut Feeder
The strong steel ‘globe’ protects the seeds/nuts from the attentions
of large birds and squirrels alike, whilst allowing smaller birds the
space and freedom to feed safely. The lid’s easy to remove for
filling, but squirrels won’t be able to shift it because once hanging,
it’s automatically clamped shut!
Round - H: 31cm (12.2”) W: 29cm (11.4”) - 4 ports
Oval - H: 31cm (12.2”) W: 29cm (11.4”)
40-52-1515Seed£30.99
40-53-1505Nut£29.99
Feedsafe Nut Feeder
Based on the classic design of
an old-fashioned parrot cage,
the Feedsafe’s heavy-gauge
steel bars allow smaller birds in
to feed, but exclude larger birds
and all but the very smallest
squirrels. The Feedsafe is
supplied complete with a
matching hanging bracket.
H: 36cm (14.2”) W: 20cm (7.9”)
40-53-1501
The Feedsafe’s heavy steel bars combine an attractive,
traditional ‘parrot cage’ design with impregnability to
most squirrels and large birds. The Feedsafe’s bars
enclose a strong polycarbonate tube and it is supplied
complete with a matching hanging bracket.
This superb feeder from Feedsafe is designed along with
their established principle of using strong materials and clever
design to prevent squirrels and larger birds getting close to
the food. Made completely from steel, the handles clamp the
lid shut when in use. H: 17cm (6.7”) W: 22cm (8.7”).
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£18.99
Giant
Feedsafe Standard Seed Feeder
& Feedsafe Giant Seed Feeder
£27.99
Feedsafe
Oval
Nut Feeder
40-53-1508
Standard
Standard Seed Feeder - H: 34cm x W: 17cm (13.4” x 6.7”)
Giant Seed Feeder - H: 36cm W: 20cm (14.2” x 7.9”)
Similar to the standard Feedsafe, but capable of
holding more than twice as much seed in its strong
polycarbonate tube.
40-52-1508Standard £27.99
40-52-1516Giant £29.99
Squirrel Resistant
Guaranteed
Squirrel Proof
Feeders
Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders
The Squirrel Buster range is an
effective solution to an age-old
problem of many a bird lover - we
put out bird food to feed our garden
birds and not squirrels! These are
the only feeders that are guaranteed
100% squirrel proof whilst appealing
to any perching or clinging species.
They’re humane, economical and
strictly for feeding birds.
“Quality product that
has the squirrels beat.
Round one to me!!!”
Dave Bickley
Add to your order - Premium Quality Peanuts - See page 12 <<
NEW
AWARD
WINNING
DESIGN
2 YEAR
WARRANTY
Squirrel
Buster
Mini
Squirrel
Buster
Plus
Squirrel
Buster
Peanut
Perfect for smaller gardens,
this feeder has a patented seed
ventilation system that keeps your
bird food fresh. Should a squirrel
attempt to feed, it’s weight will cause
the metal mesh ports to close.
Comes with a 2 year warranty.
Height 30cm (11.8”).
Our highest capacity Squirrel
Buster, this large feeder weighs
1.5kg when unfilled and holds
a generous 2.3kgs of food.
The weight of a squirrel, but not
a bird, automatically closes the
ports. With 2 year warranty.
Height 50cm (19.7”).
Keep peanuts out of reach from
marauding squirrels with this
innovative feeder. With a highcapacity of 750ml, the unique
design gives birds a stable
perching area to feed. With 2 year
warranty. Height 48cm (19.5) x
14cm (5.3”)
40-52-1528
£19.99
40-52-1518
£49.99
Guaranteed Squirrel Proof
40-53-1519
£37.99
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Eco-Friendly Range
These hard-wearing, eco-friendly matching feeders
are stylish, contemporary and made from 100%
recycled injection moulded plastic. They are designed
to stand up to the elements and are perfect for wild
bird lovers who are eco-conscious. H: 28cm (11”) x
W: 17cm (6.7”) x D: 11 cm (4.3”) deep.
Premium Eco
Sunflower
Heart Feeder
40-52-1539
£19.99
SAVE
£7
Premium Eco
Robin Nest Box
This hard-wearing open
fronted nest box is designed to
attract Robins, Pied Wagtails
and Spotted Flycatchers.
H: 22cm (8.7”) x W: 18cm
(7.1”) x D: 16cm (6.3”)
40-66-1610
WAS
£29.99
NOW£22.99
Premium Eco
Seed Feeder
40-52-1538
£19.99
Premium Eco
Peanut Feeder
40-53-1518
£19.99
Droll Yankees
A6 Seed Feeder
If you could only have one feeder, this
would have to be it - a classic design
proven all over the world and over
many, many years. The close-fitting
lid keeps out the weather and the
cleverly designed base ensures that
every last seed stays within reach
of the feeding ports. Comes with a
lifetime guarantee
Small - 20cm x 6.4cm
(7.9” x 2.5”) - 2 ports
Medium - 40cm x 6.4cm
(15.7” x 2.5”) - 6 ports
CodeSize
Price
40-52-1510 Small£12.99
40-52-1509 Medium£16.99
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Droll Yankees Seed Feeder
Feed all forms of bird food with this hanging
feeder: seeds, mixes, suet pellets, scraps, even
mealworms! The dome on the top works in two
ways: it keeps out the rain and, if you want to,
you can adjust its height to exclude larger birds.
H: 17.8cm (7”) W: 17.8cm (7”) D: 35.6cm (14”)
40-52-1511
Call us on 0844 322 0230
£20.99
Small
Bird Lovers
Collection
Seed Feeders
Large
The design of Bird Lovers Seed Feeders is based on
the successful Droll Yankees New Generation Seed
Feeders, it has a strong plastic cap and feeding ports.
CodeSize
Price
40-52-1501
SML - H: 18cm (7.1”)
£8.99
40-52-1503
LRG - H: 54cm (21.3”)
£11.99
GREAT
VALUE
“I’ve been getting bird food
from Garden Birds for years,
guality and price are spot on, and the
service is friendly and on time.”
Joan Wilson
Add to your order - Ultiva® Gold see page 8
GREAT
VALUE
Metal Mesh
Seed Feeder
KEEPS
FOOD
FRESH
These environmentallyfriendly feeders employ a fine
metal mesh in place of the
more usual plastic tube. This
provides ventilation to keep the
food fresh. A hanging chain and
hook complete this excellent
value - for-money package.
H: 23cm (9.1”) W: 15.5cm (6.1”)
40-52-1522
£9.99
Clingers Only Feeder
Perfect for smaller birds like
Tits and Goldfinches that cling
while they feed. Larger birds
will find it hard to get a steady
foothold and can be encouraged
to feed elsewhere. Easy to fill
and clean, this feeder is sturdily
constructed from UV-resistant
plastic that will not crack or
discolour in sunlight.
H:20.6cm (8.1”), W:17cm (6.7”)
D:16.8cm (6.6”)
40-52-1505
Budget Seed
Feeder & Tray
Another super-value feeder, our
budget seed feeder has 4 feeding
ports, 2 perches and an integral
18cm (7”) diameter seed tray.
Made from sturdy plastic, with a
metal hanger
and perches.
H: 32cm (12.6”), W: 18cm (7”)
£11.99
40-52-1500
£12.99
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Window
Feeders
Get a close
up view...
Meripac Window Feeder
4 Customer Favourite!
Get the closest possible view of your garden visitors! This ‘state of the art’ feeder
from Meripac has many useful features such as a full-length perch, an integral
water bowl and treat ball holders. H: 33cm (13”) x W: 9cm (3.5”) x D: 14cm (5.5”)
40-56-1506
£12.99
Add to your order - Window Alerts - see page 45 >>
Deep Dish
Window Feeder
This elegant feeder brightens up any
home with its distinctive bird motif
and is attractively crafted in tough
powder-coated steel. Powerful
suction cups ensure adhesion to
any glass surface.
H 12.5cm (4.9”) x W 20.5cm (8.1”)
40-56-1512
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£12.99
Droll Yankees
Observer Feeder
This cleverly designed window
feeder by Droll Yankees gives a
clear view of feeding birds without
any obscuring plastic. The sloping
overhanging roof helps keep food
dry in all weathers.
Capacity 0.4 litre. H: 17.8cm (7”)
x W: 7.6cm (3”) x D: 5.1cm (2”)
40-56-1513
£11.99
Call us on 0844 322 0230
WILL
NEVER
WARP
OR ROT
Woodlook
Window Tray
If garden space is restricted, this clever
tray feeder attaches to any window
with its four strong suckers. Made from
tough, recycled plastic. These tables
are durable, will never warp or rot, or
require any maintenance.
H: 15cm (5.9”) x W: 32.5cm (12.8”)
x D: 20cm (7.9”)
40-75-1700
£24.99
Nut Feeders
GARDEN
BIRD
SUPPLIES
The mesh style Peanut Feeder is an absolute
must for all bird gardens. They are an ideal
way of providing nutritious, oily peanuts to
any ‘clinging’ species. Tits, Woodpeckers and
Nuthatches are just a few examples of birds that
will find a nut feeder absolutely irresistible.
RECOMMENDS
The Nutosphere
There is apparently a scientific basis
to the design of this excellent feeder,
to do with the relationship between
the amount of food and the area of
the feeding surface - but to us it just
means there’s room for lots of nuts
and lots of birds to eat them!
15.2cm (6”) diameter.
40-53-1511
£7.99
Caged Nut Basket
40-53-1504
£18.99
The wire basket is suspended
inside a 20.3cm (8”) x 20.3cm (8”)
x 22.9cm (9”) steel cage in which
there are apertures big enough for
smaller birds. We recently improved
the feeder by extending the tube to
the bottom of the cage. This means
that capacity has increased to over
330g, but birds such as the Greater
Spotted Woodpecker, can feed from
underneath.
Chinese Lantern
Nut Feeder
40-53-1514
£17.99
This attractive yet predictably tough
feeder will protect your food from
foraging squirrels and large birds.
Made entirely from steel, the feeder
features a screw-on lid with built in
hook, making filling and cleaning
particularly easy.
H: 17cm (6.7”) W: 20cm (7.9”)
Large
For more nut feeders - see page 30-34
Squirrel Resistant
Small
4 Customer Favourite!
Domed Stainless
Steel Nut Feeder
Tough, practical and made entirely from
stainless steel. A domed, overhanging lid,
with rubber grommets where the hanger
passes through, helps keep the weather
off and the nuts in better condition, longer.
Complete with 2 rubber-tipped perches and
a mesh self-cleaning base.
CodeSize
Price
40-53-1509Small £7.99
H: 20cm (7.9”)
40-53-1510Large £11.99
H: 30cm (11.8”)
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Thistle Feeders
Thistle feeders have been specially developed to
appeal to one of the UK’s most colourful birds - the
beautiful Goldfinch. Goldfinches love Niger Seed as
an alternative to their natural diet. If you don’t have
Goldfinches in your garden, it’s well worth investing
in one of these - you’ll be amazed at how short
you have to wait before they find it and become a
constant daily visitor, as long as it’s kept full!
Droll Yankees
New Generation
Goldfinch Flocker
Small
Thistle Feeder & Tray
Droll Yankees offer
Our sturdy plastic thistle feeder,
complete with four perches, metal
hanger and a 18cm (7”) seed tray, is
astonishing value for money.
hang/mount on the
Droll Yankees Garden Pole
CodeSize
These Droll Yankees Feeders are guaranteed to give you years and
years of service. As well as featuring top-quality components including
an extremely durable alloy cap, base and feeding ports - uniquely
shaped to allow all the seed to flow down to the feeding ports, avoiding
any possible build up of food.
Small
Medium
Price
40-54-1500Small£7.99
H: 19cm (7.5”)
40-54-1501Large£8.99
H: 32cm (12.6”)
Large
Mini Thistle Feeders
CodeSize
40-54-1502
40-54-1503
Price
Small - Holds 250g of Niger Seed
H: 18cm (7.1”) W: 6.25cm (2.5”)
Medium - Holds 450g of Niger Seed
H: 36cm (14.2”) W: 6.25cm (2.5”)
40-54-1504
Large - Holds 750g of Niger Seed
H: 54cm (21.3”) W: 6.25cm (2.5”)
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£14.99
£17.99
£22.99
Each little feeder comes ready-filled
with about 70g of Niger Seed. Two
perches and a hanging eye complete
the picture. The lid is removable for
re-filling or, at this price, you could
almost treat them as disposable.
CodeSize
Price
40-54-1506 PACK OF 3 £10.99
H: 16.5cm (6.5”)
Call us on 0844 322 0230
Feeder
Accessories
These feeder accessories allow you to be versatile
with your feeding stations and are especially
useful for hanging feeders where space is limited.
Hang-up Hook
Turn almost any hanging feeder into
a window feeder! Made from strong
polycarbonate with high-quality
suckers, it’s easy to mount, adhesive
in use, yet easy to remove when you
want to. 30.5cm (12”) long overall
and holds a feeder 12.7cm (5”) 15.2cm (6”) away from the glass.
40-77-1701
£7.99
PACK
OF TWO
12” Hang
Right Hangers
These amazingly strong hangers
are made from stainless steel
wire with copper fixings and are
completely corrosion resistant. A
plastic sheath protects the branch
and the S-hook at the end fits any
feeder.
CodeQuantity
Price
40-77-1713
£9.99
2 Pack
WallPoint™
Fixes easily to any handy wall,
window frame or fence post.
Comes supplied with one 8”
wraparound hook (see p42),
fixes and screws
40-77-1771
£10.99
Feeder Hooks
Multi-Bracket
CodeSize
Price
40-77-1702
Bracket & 1 arm
£7.99
40-77-1700
Pack of 2 arms
£9.99
Elegant and versatile,
Multi-bracket fixes to
almost any vertical
surface. Made from strong
plastic, the Multi-Bracket is
supplied with a single arm,
stainless steel screws and
plugs for wall fixing, whilst
up to three arms slot easily
in and out.
Long or short hooks make hanging
any feeder simple - even from high
or awkward branches - and the
connecting hook means that you
can link up as many as you need to
make the length you want.
Dark green painted steel.
CodeSize
Price
40-77-1706SMALL £6.99
40-77-1705LARGE £6.99
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Tables & Poles
A bird table will add variety to your bird feeding, as
well as making an attractive feature to your garden.
Bird tables keep food dry and clean and will also
attract ground feeding birds who pick up the scraps
dropped from the table.
Bempton
Hanging
Bird Table
REAL
COPPER
ROOF
Made from
Certified Timber
This delightful table is made from
FSC wood and comes with a
hanging cord. Plus one of the side
panels can be removed for easy
cleaning. Featuring a real copper
roof. Stop larger birds getting in.
Made from FSC wood. Complete
with cord. 30.5cm (12”) tall by
20.3cm (8”) square.
40-75-1701
Hunnington
Bird Table
Full height
deluxe bird table,
made from FSC
pine with a
beautiful slate
quad
faced roof.
Requires some
light assembly.
H: 161cm (63.4”)
W: 67cm (26.4”)
D: 67cm (26.4”)
40-52-1535
40
Made from
Certified Timber
Self
Assembly
Bird Table
Made in two toned
wood and has a
36cm (14.2”) tray
with a slotted
edge for easy
cleaning. Easy
construction,
all fixings
supplied.
Full height:
114cm (44.9”).
40-75-1706
GREAT
VALUE
£22.99
£21.99
Chadsley
Bird Table
Full height deluxe
bird table, made
from FSC pine with
a two faced roof.
H: 161cm (63.4”)
W: 67cm (26.4”)
D: 67cm (26.4”)
REQUIRES
SOME LIGHT
ASSEMBLY
Made from
Certified Timber
£104.99
Call us on 0844 322 0230
40-75-1708
£59.99
Tables & Poles
Green
Made in
Great Britain
NEW!
Rydale Premium
Bird Tables
Made from
Certified Timber
Premium handcrafted Bird Tables
made at a family business in Yorkshire
for nearly 50 years using FSC timber.
All stains and paints are water based,
ensuring there is nothing to disturb a
wild birds lifestyle.
Available with four coats of Peppermint
Green, or Parsonage Cream, or a Rich
Golden Stain, finished with a natural
slate roof and a decorative finial. Feeding
surface has drainage for easy cleaning.
Superb, top of the range tables that add a
touch of class to any bird friendly garden.
Total height 217cm
Feeding height 137cm
Top 80 x 59 x 59cm
Stand thickness 95 x 95mm
Base 90 x 90cm
Total weight 33.1kg
Rydale Stained
Stained
Cream
40-75-1710
£179.99
Rydale Cream
40-75-1711
£199.99
Rydale Green
40-75-1712
Add to your order Table Scraper
This handy table scraper keeps tables clean and hygienic
with minimum effort. Length: 40cm.
40-80-1711
£199.99
EASY
GRIP
£6.99
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Droll Yankees Feeding Station
Mix & match to
create your ideal
feeding station...
Droll Yankees Garden Pole
1
Use the Garden Pole to mount a feeder, or as the basis of a
complete feeding system. Made from strong, coated steel, this
172.7cm (68”) three-section pole has a spiked end and fits all
the Birdlovers, Droll Yankees A-range and Lifetime feeders
(including Goldfinch Flockers).
40-76-1702
£12.99
Wraparound Hooks
Set of 2
2
Hang extra feeders from your Droll Yankees Garden Pole with these
easy Wraparound Hooks. No screws are required, simply wrap the
curved section around the pole and they will hold themselves in
place. They will fit any pole with a diameter of 2.5cm (1”).
40-77-1716
1
£9.99
Extra Pole Section
Optional 55cm (21.7”) mid-section provides additional pole
length.
2
40-76-1703
£6.99
Wraparound Bird Bath
3
40-58-1504
£17.99
Squirrel Dome
5
This tough polycarbonate dome has a slippery surface which
prevents squirrels from reaching the food. It can be set
at any desired height of the pole. Diameter 38cm (15”).
Mounts on any 2.5cm (1”) pole.
5
40-80-1709
42
4
Mounts on any 2.5cm (1”) pole with no screws or fixings
required and removes in seconds for easy cleaning.
Dimensions are: 35.6cm (14”) diameter.
4
SPECIAL
OFFER
3
£25.99
Droll Yankees Special Offer
Buy all 5 items in this feeding station for only
£64.95, saving £9.00 on individual prices!
40-45-1365
ONLY £64.95
Call us on 0844 322 0230
Droll Yankees offer
Droll Yankees Universal Seed Tray Cover
6
6
Use it to protect the Seed Tray from the weather and prevent
larger birds feeding by adjusting the height. 38cm (15”) in
diameter.
40-80-1706
£14.99
Droll Yankees Universal Seed Tray
7
7
An extra-large tray with lots of room for lots of birds! Made
from clear polycarbonate it is 33cm (13”) in diameter and 3.8cm
(1.5”) deep.
40-75-1705
8
£14.99
Droll Yankees Giant Seed
Tray & Squirrel Guard
8
A big, 47cm (18.5”) diameter seed tray and a major obstacle to
the most acrobatic of squirrels!
40-75-1703
£24.99
Squirrel Slinky
9
9
Fitting the Garden Pole or any 2.5cm (1”) pole, the great value
Squirrel Slinky turns your pole-mounted feeder into a no-go zone
for squirrels. The steel spring stretches as squirrels try to climb
from the ground. It’s humane and amazingly effective.
40-80-1713
£11.99
Ground Socket
10
This robust ground socket provides a firm foundation for the
Droll Yankees Garden Pole or for any 2.5cm (1”) pole. L: 38cm (15”)
10
40-80-1712
Accessories
£7.99
Omni Tray
Droll Yankees Seed Trays
The 26.7cm (10.5”) diameter Omni Tray and the 20.3cm (8”)
diameter A-tray both attach to the bottom of any of our Droll
Yankees Lifetime and BirdLovers feeders and will help catch
dropped food. And use the Super Link to hang another feeder or
treat.
Code
ProductPrice
Super Link
A-Tray
Perch Rings
Droll Yankees Perch Rings
40-75-1704
Omni Tray
£9.99
Code
40-80-1700
Super Link
£5.99
40-80-1707 New Gen, Lifetime & A6 Feeders - 6 pck £6.99
Product
40-75-1702
A-Tray
£6.99
40-80-1708
For Ring Pull Feeders - 6 pck
Price
£6.99
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Tables & Poles
SPECIAL
OFFER
Meripac Special Offer
Buy all 5 items in this feeding station for only
£49.99, saving £11.96 on individual prices!
40-45-1360
ONLY £49.99
Pack of 2 Extra Arms Meripac 2-Feeder Pole
Pack of 2 extra arms to fit either the Meripac
2-Feeder Pole or the versatile Multi-Bracket (see p39)
40-77-1700
£9.99
Meripac Squirrel Baffle
This effective, tough polypropylene, 50.8cm (20”) diameter squirrel
baffle with ‘rocking’ motion can be positioned at any height on the
Meripac 2-feeder pole and can also be used above a feeder. Can
be positioned at any height on any 2.5cm (1”) pole.
40-80-1703
£15.99
Green 2 Feeder Pole
The 2-Feeder Pole is 198cm (6’6”) tall (including spike) and comprises of a light but
strong sectional aluminium pole with two sturdy rust proof 25.4cm (10”) arms.
40-76-1700
£18.99
Meripac Small Planter*
To enhance your Meripac 2-Feeder Pole, this small planter is 22.9cm (9”) in
diameter and 12.7cm (5”) deep and can be positioned at any height on the pole.
40-80-1702
£7.99
Meripac Large Planter*
To enhance your Meripac 2-Feeder Pole, this large planter is 30.5cm
(12”) in diameter and 15.2cm (6”) deep. The large planter also acts as a
stabiliser, securing the pole making it useful for more exposed areas.
40-80-1701
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£8.99
*Feeders & plants not included.
Call us on 0844 322 0230
Hygiene
& Safety
Bird Feeder
Seed Scoop
Scoop the seed out of the
sack with the wide end,
pour it into your feeder
through the narrow end.
40-62-1500
Birds are at risk from disease
if we do not keep our feeding
stations clean and hygienic.
In this section you will find
a complete range of hygiene
and accessories to complete
your bird friendly garden.
£9.99
Add to your order - Ultiva® Taster Pack - See page 10 <<
Aluminium Seed Scoop
GREAT
VALUE
Durable, practical, sturdy and great for
filling feeders. 27cm long (10.6”)
40-62-1511
£5.99
Wild Bird Food Storage Bin
A practical, yet attractive
metal storage bin, with a
classic retro enamelled
finish, that will keep your
bird food fresh. The mini
holds upto 4.5 litres; the
large holds upto 25 litres.
Mini
Large
£5.99
Birds Vision
Price
40-62-1509
Mini
£9.99
40-62-1510
Large
£19.99
Window Alert
Bird Feeder Hygiene Spray
A disinfectant designed specifically for wild
bird feeders and accessories. This spray
helps eliminate cross-infection. 500ml
£6.99
This useful brush is designed
specifically for cleaning all feeders.
It’s made to last from non-rust stainless steel.
40-62-1504
CodeShape
40-62-1505
Bird Feeder
Cleaning Brush
A static-cling decal that contains a
component which reflects ultraviolet
Human Vision
light. Undetectable to humans, it
glows brightly for birds to spell out
danger ahead! Pack of 4 decals,
each about 10.2cm (4”) diameter.
1 decal is sufficient per m2.
CodeShape
Price
40-82-1808
Leaves
£6.99
40-82-1809
Butterflies
£6.99
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Nest Boxes
Now is a great time of year to hang new nest boxes
or relocate old ones that have been empty for a
while. By providing nesting sites, you can really
make a difference to the breeding success of some
of the birds in your area.
Silver Birch
Nester (pictured)
Made from
Certified Timber
Hand crafted FSC friendly silver birch
wood nest box with a heavy duty pine
roof. The 32mm (1.3”) hole is ideal for
Blue Tits and other small garden birds.
H: 26cm (10.2”) x D: 36cm (14.2”)
x W: 16cm (6.3”)
40-66-1609
CodeSize
Price
40-65-1603 26mm
£15.99
40-65-1604 32mm
£15.99
Cedar Wood
Sparrow Terrace
A superb box accommodates three
pairs of nesting birds side by side. The
front door hinges forward. Constructed
in long lasting Canadian cedar wood
from managed forests. H: 31cm (12.2”)
W: 37cm (14.6”) D: 18.5cm (7.3”)
Silver Birch
Robin Nester
Ideal for Robins, this hand crafted
open fronted nest box is made
from FSC friendly silver birch
wood and has a heavy duty
pine roof. H: 26cm (10.2”)
x D: 36cm (14.2”) x W: 16cm (6.3”)
40-65-1602
SPECIAL
OFFER
Buy both Silver Birch nesters and receive a
FREE pack of British Nesting Wool.
40-45-1396
£29.99
We have a wider range of
nest boxes available at
£9.99
Silver Birch Collection
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The 26mm (1”)
hole will specifically
attract Blue Tits while
the 32mm (1.3”) hole will attract Tits,
Nuthatches, House and Tree Sparrows.
Constructed in long lasting Canadian
cedar wood from managed forests.
H: 37cm (14.6”) W: 15.6cm (6.1”)
D: 17.5cm (6.9”)
£9.99
Made from
Certified Timber
40-66-1608
Cedar
Wood
Modern
Box
ONLY £19.98
Call us on 0844 322 0230
from multi-species boxes
to cameras that allow you
to watch your own personal
nature programmes!
Roosting Pocket
OUR
BEST
SELLER
Nest Boxes
Complete with woven hanger, it is made
from a variety of natural materials which
may vary from that illustrated. 25.4cm
(10”) tall overall.
40-65-1609£4.99
Teapot Nester
The friendly Robin prefers open
nesting sites and often utilise manmade objects like open boxes, kettles
and traditional teapots. H: 14cm (5.5”)
W: 15cm (5.9”) D: 23cm (9.1”)
40-66-1605£17.99
Forest Dual Nester
Schwegler
One Hole Box
Suitable for all Britain’s small
hole-nesting birds - including Tits,
Sparrows, Nuthatches and Pied
Flycatchers. Complete with hanger
and safe aluminium nail.
32mm (1.3”) hole. H: 26cm (10.2”)
W: 17cm (6.7”) D: 18cm (7.1”)
Solid cedar, alder and hazel FSC
timber. Easily converted from a
standard Blue Tit box to an openfronted box. The hole is protected by a
solid copper surround. H: 24.5cm (9.6”)
W: 24.7cm (9.7”) D: 15.5cm (6.1”)
40-66-1600
40-65-1607
£18.99
£19.99
Rustic Cedar Robin
Nesting Box
This nest box will look attractive in any bird friendly
garden. It has a rustic bark roof, is rot resistant and
made of FSC Cedar. Also comes supplied with
hanging screws. H: 31.3cm (12.3”) x
W: 18.1cm (7.1”) x D: 23cm (9.1”)
40-66-1604£19.99
British Nesting
Wool Refill
40-66-1607
£3.99
Wild birds seek this natural material
to line their nests and to provide
a soft warm nest for their chicks.
Hang this out from January - July
in a visible place near shrubs, tree
branches, or nesting areas.
Add to your order: Bird Guardian - Protects eggs and
baby birds in the nest box from squirrels, cats and magpies. Simple to fix
to any wooden box with a hole up to 2.5cm, using the 3 screws supplied.
Schwegler
Three Hole Box
A superb box for all Britain’s small
hole-nesting birds. Complete with
hanger and safe aluminium nail.
The triple entrance encourages the
birds to nest at the back away from
predators. H: 30cm (11.8”)
W: 16.5cm (6.5”) D: 26cm (10.2”)
40-66-1601
40-71-1601
£23.99
£6.99
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Bird Baths
The gardens which tend to attract the most birds
almost always have fresh water in them. Many
Garden Bird Supplies customers use bird baths to
help attract wildlife - just make sure the water is
regularly replenished and cleaned.
Steel Bird Bath
This stylish bird bath is a safe
place to drink and bathe, its large
base and heavy construction
offers stability and easy access
for a wide variety of wild birds.
Weight: 2.3kg H: 62cm (24.4”)
D: 41cm (16.1”)
Anodised
Black
Antique
Grey
CodeColour
Anodised Black
£29.99
40-58-1511
Antique Grey
£29.99
40-58-1502
Meripac Bird Bath
Hang or mount it on the ground with
the supplied accessories, or fit it onto
the Meripac 2-feeder pole (see p44).
Made from strong plastic with a textured
and ridged surface for safety. Diameter
35.6cm (14”)
MULTI
40-58-1501
Birdbath Raft™
£10.99
GREAT
VALUE
The special shape of Birdbath Raft™
transforms any garden pot, barrel
or pond into the perfect bird bath,
providing a sure foothold and the perfect
depth of water. Durable, easy to clean
and great value! Diameter 36cm (14.2”)
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Although it looks like an antique bird
bath, it is in fact made from strong
but light resin which is completely
weather-resistant and easy to keep
clean. Stable as it stands, sand can
be added to the centre column for
extra weight.
H: 71.1cm (28”) D: 50.8cm (20”)
£19.99
Price
40-58-1510
PURPOSE
Pedestal Bird Bath
40-58-1506
Call us on 0844 322 0230
£14.99
Ornate
Leaf
Pedestal
Bird Bath
A beautiful bird bath
that can also be used
as a bird feeder.
This is an ornate
metal design
with a powder
coated finish.
The product
arrives boxed and
is easy to assemble
in 5 sections that screw together.
H: 76cm (29.9”) x W: 29cm (11.4”)
x D: 36cm (14.2”)
40-58-1512
£24.99
Pond &
Fish Food
Garden Bird Supplies would
like to introduce our new
comprehensive range of
quality fish food that is
produced containing all
the essential vitamins and
minerals to enable fish to
flourish. There are four types
of food in our range...
WITH
COLOUR
NEW! Pond Sticks
ENHANCER
The most popular type of pond food. The Sticks float on
the water so providing much enjoyment to the fish keeper
when the fish come to the surface to feed. We have two
varieties of Pond Sticks available including natural and
mixed. The natural stick is just that, and the mixed sticks
contain natural sticks and ones with a colour enhancer to
gently highlight your fishes natural colours.
CodeSize
Price
42-40-1000
Natural Pond Sticks 3 Ltr Tub
£6.99
42-40-1001
Mixed Pond Sticks 3 Ltr Tub
£6.99
NEW!
Pond Pellets
CodeSize
Price
42-40-1100 3 Ltr Tub £11.99
Pond Pellets are
a pelletized form
of food which are
highly efficient in
delivering nutrients
to the fish. As with
all fish feeding the
golden rule is little
and often.
Bermuda
Cover
Pre Formed
Pond
Manufactured from tough
high density polyethylene
for maximum durability.
This Bermuda pond has an
integral raised pump stand,
wildlife escape route and cable exit.
Dimensions: L: 84cm (33.1”) x W: 64cm (25.2”)
x max D: 30cm (11.8”).
40-58-1513
£19.99
NEW! Pond
Flake Food
HIGH
PROTEIN
MIX
CodeSize
Price
42-40-1200 3 Ltr Tub £13.99
A lightweight food
very similar in
appearance to
aquarium fish food
but with a different
formulation to
meet the dietary
requirements of pond
fish. This food is
suitable for small to
medium ponds.
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Supporting
Wildlife
Complete your wildlife haven
by placing a variety of wildlife
habitats and foods to attract
and encourage diverse creatures
such as hedgehogs, badgers,
bees and many more!
Hedgehog House
NEW! Hogitat
40-67-1609
£21.99
The Hogitat features a sturdy, coated steel frame with a waterresistant felt roof and natural brushwood finish. It’s is designed
to blend into your garden. The Hogitat ideally should be further
concealed with branches or foliage. The tunnel design prevents
access by cats and dogs.
“Did you know?”
25% of hedgehogs do not survive
from one year to the next. One important
reason is insufficient safe habitat. The other
is the use of slug pellets, pesticides and bonfires.
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Original oak, built from a durable timber with
a double-layered roof for waterproofing and
insulation. Provides predator protection.
Suitable for hibernation, breeding and
summer shelter.
40-67-1600
£43.99
Hedgehog
Food 4kg
Entirely natural, our hedgehog food is nutritious,
and maintains healthy teeth and gums.
40-04-1060
Call us on 0844 322 0230
4KG
£14.99
Supporting Wildlife
NEW!
Bug &
Bee Biome
Made from
Certified Timber
Squirrel Feeder
This unique FSC friendly insect house features a top chamber that
encourages safe solitary bees to nest. The bottom section has larger
feeding holes for insects such as ladybirds, earwigs & lacewings.
Comes complete with a Species Guide to help identify the solitary
bees, mining bees and hoverflies. Plus there’s added native wild
flower seeds to attract helpful pollinators to your garden!
H: 240 mm W: 170 mm D: 105 mm Weight: 1kg
40-67-1610
£11.99
Premium quality peanuts. Rich in fibre,
fat and protein, they are a nutritious food.
A natural Bat Box that provides a roost for bats
and will fit into any garden, woodland, or a house
wall site. Made from solid, durable FSC timber.
£15.99
40-04-1040
Made from
Certified Timber
Pollinating Bee Log
£14.99
4KG
£16.49
Badger/Fox
Food 4kg
Offers a natural home for solitary bees, vital for
pollinating fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers,
these bees are safe with children and pets.
40-67-1606
40-59-1500
Squirrel
Food 4kg
£21.99
Bat Box
40-67-1604
By giving squirrels their own regular
supply of food, you may tempt them
away from your bird feeders. Specially
designed just for squirrels.
Made from
Certified Timber
This food is best placed in a quiet
corner of the garden with a dish of water.
40-04-1063
4KG
£14.99
Ladybird Tower
Duck/Swan
Food 4kg
The ladybird tower is designed to create a natural
habitat for hibernation - ensuring more of these
beneficial insects survive.
Floating food. Tasty, nutritious dry
nuggets formulated for wild waterfowls’
natural diet.
40-67-1608
£11.99
40-04-1061
4KG
£9.99
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Gardening
7cm
There are plenty of ways to make your garden
wildlife friendly and one of them is to add
beneficial plants that encourage birds, bees,
insects and butterflies into your garden. This
selection of plants from our suppliers in Jersey
are sure to turn your garden into an attractive,
lively, wildlife friendly habitat!
Lavender
Elegance
Mini Plants
Jumbo Plug
Approximately 7cm tall, our mini plants
are supplied in trays of 21 and require
potting on for a short while before they can
be planted out in their final destination.
All plants are despatched just when they
are ready. Natural variants in light and
temperature effect growing times so we
can only give an estimated despatch
window. Flowering times for perennials
are given for the following year.
Foxglove
Mix
Create an easy to grow
and highly fragrant low
growing hedge or border
with the delightful scents of
lavender. Contains 24 Mini
Plants.
20-24-1003
12cm
A magnet for bees and other
insects, just perfect for the
wildlife or woodland garden.
They will seed freely around
the garden too. Contains 24
Mini Plants.
20-24-1004
£12.99
Flowers: Through summer
Despatched: April - Late May
£12.99
Flowers: June - Sept
Despatched: April - Late May
Aquilegia Sunshine
Aquilegia
Sunshine
Iberis
Cotton White
Lupin
Russell
20-24-1000 £12.99
20-24-1001 £12.99
20-24-1002 £12.99
With an abundance of bright yellow
flowers, this elegant and unusual
double-flowered variety will look
stunning in beds and borders.
Contains 24 Mini Plants.
Iberis Cotton White
Versatile and easy to grow, Iberis
Cotton White will create a carpet of
pure white flower clusters. Looks
Despatched: April - May Despatched: April - May Despatched: April - May spectacular trailing over walls too!
Contains 24 Mini Plants.
SPECIAL
OFFER
3 for 2
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Lupin Russell
Perennial Trio
Aquilegia Sunshine, Iberis Cotton White, Lupin
Russell. Contains 24 x3 Mini Plants/Medium Plugs.
20-45-1000 £25.98
Flowers: March - Sept
Despatched: April - May
Famous cottage garden favourite for
the herbaceous border, its stately
combination of vivid colours and
height makes this a very popular
garden choice. Contains 24 Mini
Plants.
All shrubs and perennials are best planted in beds and/or borders
Gardening
Bird Friendly
Collection
Viburnum
Burkwoodii
Cornus
Aurea
Euonymous
Emerald
Birds love berries, so we have put
together a collection of shrubs that
will encourage birds into your garden.
Collection contains 1 of each plant.
CodeSize
Price
20-06-2000 6 x Jumbo Plug £16.99
20-12-2000
6 x 7cm pots
£19.99
Flowers: Varied
Despatched: Mid April - Late May
Prunus
Novita
Syringa
Palabin
Spirea
Snowbound
Bee Friendly
Collection
Hypericum
Orange Flair
Forsythia
Orange Bells
Philadelphus
Mont Blanc
Nectar and pollen gives bees the
energy they need to go about their daily
lives. This specially selected collection
of shrubs will provide them with just that.
CodeSize
Price
20-06-2001 6 x Jumbo Plug £16.99
20-12-2001 6 x 7cm pots £19.99
Weigela
Red Prince
Escallonia
Gold Ellen
Hydrangea
Bluebird
Flowers: Varied
Despatched: Mid April - Late May
Butterfly Friendly
Collection
Ribes
Sanguineum
Hypericum
Hidcote
Buddleia
Want to attract butterflies to your
garden? This colourful and highly
scented selection of shrubs has been
specifically chosen to attract butterflies.
CodeSize
Price
20-06-2002 6 x Jumbo Plug £16.99
20-12-2002 6 x 7cm pots £19.99
Forsythia
Rosa
Rugosa
Philadelphus
Virginalis
Flowers: Varied
Despatched: Mid April - June
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online
just fill in the order
form opposite >>
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Calls from other operators may vary.
ordering information
Same Day Despatch
24 hour
Orders received for in-stock items by 11am on a weekday morning will be
despatched the same afternoon by 24 hour courier, or first class post. In some
cases you may receive your order the following day, although it may take the
courier 48-72 hours. Orders received after 11am may also be despatched the
same day but we cannot guarantee it.
Delivery
Service
now available
If any of the products you have ordered are temporarily out of stock (due to demand)
then some of your order may be delivered separately.
Unlike many of our competitors, we deliver to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands and Islands, Isle of Man
and outlying areas at no extra cost to you. Due to geographical location, deliveries to these locations
will take a little longer.
Direct To Your Door!
We have a no signature contract with our couriers so you don’t need to be in when delivery is made, just tell us
where to leave your order. We can also deliver to an alternative UK address (e.g. your place of work) at no extra
cost – again just advise us when you place your order.
Monthly Photo Competition!
Each month we are offering you the chance to win free bird food by sharing your
bird photographs with us. This months’ competition will close on 31st March, so
get snapping! Please send your entries to
[email protected]
and include your name and location,
or post into the usual address.
January’s Winner
Christine Cassidy
Take a look at January’s winners:
1st – Snow Bunting: Steve Young says:
“Not a bird that you are likely to see in
2 nd Place
your garden but one that is always worth
David Vena
bles
going to see; I particularly like the way
the photographer has caught the bird
looking at the camera, it’s a winning shot!”
3rd Place
cher
Rachel Flet
See all the entries on our facebook page www.facebook.com/GardenBirdSupplies
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Best of British
Made in
Great Britain
Wherever we can Garden Bird Supplies support
quality British made products. Here’s our spring
selection that not only will add a rustic charm to
any garden but will also help to support the next
generation of birds this breeding season.
1
2
Buy both Lantern Feeders and save £5
on individual prices.
40-45-1369
SPECIAL
OFFER
ONLY £44.98
Lantern Style 2 3
Seed & Peanut Feeders
Seed - 1.05kg
Peanut - 1.18kg
CodeSize
Price
4
3
Buy both Welland Feeders and save £3
on individual prices.
40-45-1368
ONLY £22.98
Welland Seed 1
& Peanut Feeders
Seed - 0.57kg
4
Peanut - 0.55kg
CodeSize
Price
40-52-1540Seed
£24.99
40-52-1542Seed
£12.99
40-53-1517Peanut
£24.99
40-53-1516Peanut
£12.99
Plus don’t forget to supplement your feeding this
breeding season with live foods. All our live foods
are British bred (not imported) and are one of the best
foods you can give to garden birds. See pages 16-17
Made in
Great Britain

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