Bird Food & Feeders

Attract more birds to your garden with the right food

Feeding wild birds is a simple way to bring more life, colour, and song into your garden. By offering the right food, you can attract a wider variety of species into your outdoor space. Not only does feeding support the health of local bird populations, but it also transforms your garden into a vibrant hub of activity.

If you’re using a bird feeder camera, the food you choose can make a big difference to the footage that you capture. The right bird food can be the make or break of your birdwatching experience, as it can encourage more frequent visits, longer feeding times, and interactions between different species, making for more exciting encounters. 

What is the best thing to feed birds?

Feeding garden birds is one of the easiest ways to support local wildlife and enjoy more activity around your feeders and cameras! Our different types of eco bird food attract different species and suit various seasons, so offering a variety ensures you're feeding a wide range of visitors, all year round.

Bird seed mix

A great all-rounder, our seed mixes are perfect for attracting a variety of garden birds including finches, sparrows, tits, and more, and are made up using a mix of seeds, suet pellets, insects, and grains. These blends take the guesswork out of feeding and are perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to keep their garden feeders busy with minimal effort.

Suet tubes and cones 

Packed with energy, our suet tubes and cones are a favourite in colder months when birds need extra calories to stay warm. These are especially popular with starlings, robins, and woodpeckers. Hang them in special suet feeders or place them in open trays. Their high-fat content makes them ideal for winter feeding and brilliant for close-up footage of busy birds on camera.

Mealworms and insects

If you want to attract insect-eating birds like robins, blackbirds, and wrens, mealworms are a top choice. Integrated into our bird seed mix, they’re rich in protein and ideal during spring and summer when birds are feeding chicks. Scatter them on feeding tables or place them in ground feeders for best results.

Peanuts and high-energy options

Peanuts (always unsalted, unroasted and crushed where possible) are loved by blue tits, great tits, and nuthatches. They’re high in fat and protein, making them perfect for colder weather. Our bird food includes crushed peanuts for variety and energy.

Top tip: Using crushed peanuts will keep birds safe from choking hazards.

What is the 5 7 9 rule for bird feeders?

The ‘5 7 9’ rule for bird feeders is a guideline that advises where to place bird feeders in your garden to avoid attracting squirrels. The rule suggests that the ideal placement for a bird feeder is 5 feet above the ground, 7 feet from any trees or structures, and 9 feet from anything hanging above. These measurements take into consideration the average jumping distance of the average squirrel, and place the feeder just far enough out of reach to discourage squirrels from trying to eat the bird food.

Perfect for bird feeder cameras

The right bird food doesn’t just attract more birds, it also helps you capture more exciting footage with your bird box camera. Offering high-quality wild bird food in your bird feeder camera or bird box will entice beautiful feathered friends to stop for a moment, allowing you to admire their beauty up-close. 

Different foods appeal to different species, so offering a variety increases your chances of spotting everything from robins to wrens. Whether you’re capturing stills or recording their natural behaviour, the food you use plays a big part in what you see through the camera. Explore our full range of bird feeder cameras to create the ultimate wildlife-watching setup.

Choosing the best bird food for your garden

When it comes to buying wild bird food, a few simple tips can help you get the most out of your feeders, as well as your garden birdwatching experience.

Think about the birds you want to attract

Smaller birds like blue tits love suet and seeds, while ground-feeding birds such as blackbirds prefer mealworms and softer mixes.

Match the food to your feeder

Peanuts are best in mesh feeders, while seed mixes and suet balls work well in hanging or table feeders.

Look for value

Buying in bulk or choosing pre-mixed options can save time and money, particularly if you feed birds regularly.

Choosing the right food for your setup and your local bird population will encourage regular visits, support bird health, and ensure you enjoy even more rewarding moments from your garden.