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We delivery top quality, seasonal food in compostable packaging and share our knowledge to help you encourage, nurture and connect with the wildlife in your garden.

09/02/2025

❄️ How Do Birds Keep Warm in the Cold? 🐦✨

Although we’ve had some warmer days this week, it could still turn chilly again, which made me wonder how the birds are keeping warm. Birds are warm-blooded like us, but without thermal base layers and hot cups of tea, how do they stay warm on a cold day? Here are some of their tricks:

🪶 Fluffing Up – Ever seen a robin looking extra round? That’s because birds fluff up their feathers to trap air, creating an insulating layer to keep warm.

🦵 Standing on One Leg – By tucking one foot into their warm belly feathers, birds reduce heat loss and stay warm.

🤝 Huddling Together – Small birds, like long-tailed t**s, roost in tight groups inside tree cavities or nest boxes, sharing body warmth to survive freezing nights.

❤️ Adjusting Their Circulation – Birds can re-route their blood flow, reducing circulation to their legs and feet while keeping their vital organs warm.

We can help birds stay warm by adding a nest box for them to roost in, and by making sure we keep our bird feeders topped up with high energy foods that are quick to grab on a cold day. 💚

07/02/2025

Do you want to encourage birds to nest in your garden this spring? April-May is peak nesting season for a lot of our garden birds, and you can support them in your garden with a new nest box.

I only stock nest boxes that our sustainably made, hard-wearing and effective, and you can take a look at the two models I have in stock above. The Dovecote is really beautiful, so solidly built and a great option for smaller birds like blue t**s and great t**s, while the Multispecies Nest Box works well for blue t**s, but will also accommodate great t**s with the stainless steel entrance hole protector removed, and robins with the front plate removed.

Do you have a nest box in your garden? Who did you see visiting you last year? If you have any questions about where to hang a nest box, or whether your garden is suitable for a new nest box, just ping me a message!

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04/02/2025

Did you know that some birds start nesting this month? Tawny owls and herons are some of our early nesters in the UK, and herons are pretty spectacular nesters in general. Their nests are huge (as much as a metre wide) and get bigger each year. Like house sparrows, herons like to nest in big, noisy colonies, which are often noisy (and don't smell great, thanks to all the dropped fish). Young herons learn to crawl before they fly, allowing them to manoeuvre their way around the heronry.

Small things, like a rise in temperature, can affect when our garden birds start nesting, but it's important to stop cutting vegetation around now (especially with electric pruning tools) just to be on the safe side. Now is also a great time to put up an open fronted nest box for blackbirds and robins, or a closed nest box for blue t**s and coal t**s!

01/02/2025

Loved the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch? Why not turn every day into a birdwatching day? With private gardens making up around 25% of the UK’s landscape, the power to help wildlife is in your hands. Here’s how you can keep your garden busy with birds to watch and enjoy. 🐦🌳

🍎 Offer Good Quality Bird Food
Tempt your garden birds in with nutritious, waste-free, good quality food! High-energy food like sunflower hearts, suet, and mealworms keep birds healthy, especially during winter. Cheap mixes often have fillers birds won’t eat, so quality is key!

🧽 Keep Your Feeders Clean
A dirty feeder can spread disease. A quick clean with soapy water fortnightly helps keep the birds happy and healthy.

🌸 Encourage Biodiversity
Plant pollinator-friendly flowers or let a patch of grass grow wild. This brings in insects (a bird buffet!) and creates a thriving ecosystem right in your garden. 🐝🌼

💧 Add Water
Birds need fresh water for drinking and bathing, especially when natural sources freeze or dry up. A shallow dish or birdbath is perfect.

🕰️ Set Aside Time to Connect
The magic of the Big Garden Birdwatch is in pausing to notice the nature around you. Even 10 minutes a day can make a massive difference to your mental wellbeing, as well as for the birds. For more inspiration, my book Amidst the Birdsong is packed with ways to connect and unwind.

I know when I started watching the birds I didn't have many people to chat with about my findings, but now I know there's a whole community online who love watching the birds just as much as I do. If you want to chat all things garden birds, I'm your girl, and I'd love to hear from you. ❤️

30/01/2025

Introducing my super tasty bird food! I've had customers call it their "magic bird food" because it brings all the birds to the garden! I work hard to make sure it suits the birds with what's going on throughout the seasons, and I don't use any cheap "filler" ingredients like wheat or millet, which the birds don't like to eat (and kick onto the floor).

Sustainability is really important to me, so the packaging is all compostable too.

You can order a free sample on my website and just pay for postage! https://alittlebirdcompany.co.uk/products/seasonal-bird-food-bag

28/01/2025

Feeling inspired by this year's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch? I wanted to share a few of my favourite bird watching books so you can keep the bird love going in 2025!

How many of these books have you checked out, and do you have any favourites not on the list?

22/01/2025

These two birds look different, but they're actually the male and female of the same species!

Male house sparrow are the show-offs - look for their grey cap, bold black bib, and rich chestnut brown feathers on their backs. Females, on the other hand, are dressed for practicality. Their soft brown tones and a pale eyebrow stripe help them stay under the radar, especially during nesting season. Handy when you don’t want predators sniffing around!

Blue t**s are another garden favourite with some sneaky differences. At first glance, both the males and females look similar—bright yellow chest, greenish back, and that adorable blue cap. But here’s the secret: males are slightly more vibrant, with their blue and yellow hues turned up a notch. The ladies prefer a partner who’s in top condition, and brighter colours signal health and strength. Blue t**s have much better eyes than us, and what looks like a subtle tuning up of the colouring is actually a big difference amongst themselves because of the way they perceive light.

🐦 Then there are chaffinches, the stylish singers of the garden. Males are dressed to impress with rusty red underparts, a slate-blue head, and striking white wing bars. Females are more subtle, with softer brown and grey tones that help them blend into the hedges. This difference is all about priorities—he’s trying to win her over with his dashing good looks, while she’s focused on staying safe and hidden.

Why are males so flashy while females are more understated? It all comes down to survival. The males use their bright colours to grab attention and prove they’re the best choice for a mate. Meanwhile, females keep things low-key, camouflaging themselves to protect their nests and chicks from predators. It’s teamwork at its finest—each bird plays their part to keep the species going.

Next time you’re watching the garden birds flit about, see if you can spot these subtle differences.

Photo credit for this beautiful female house sparrow goes to

20/01/2025

It took me ages to figure out which brand of suet the birds actually like! Some would crumble onto the ground and just sit there, untouched. 😅 Now that I’ve found one they love, I use it all year round – but I make sure to add extra in the winter months.

Why? Because suet is a high-energy food that helps birds keep warm and stay active when the weather’s freezing and natural food is harder to find. ❄️🐦

In the summer, I scale back a bit. Birds don’t need as much extra energy when the days are warmer, and insects provide plenty of natural protein for their chicks. 🐛 Also, suet can congeal and go off at the bird feeder when the weather is hot, and we don't want to spread any diseases.

It’s all about giving them what they need, when they need it – and now I can enjoy watching them flock to the feeders without any waste. ❤️

18/01/2025

Thinking of putting up a nest box? It’s a brilliant way to support your local birds, especially as nesting season approaches. Here are three tips to get started:

1️⃣ Choose the right spot – Place your nest box somewhere sheltered, out of direct sunlight and strong winds. A north or east-facing position works best. Keep it high enough (at least 2–3 metres) to stay safe from predators like cats and squirrels.

2️⃣ Pick the perfect box – Different birds like different homes. Robins prefer open-fronted boxes tucked into bushes, while blue t**s and sparrows love traditional boxes with small entrance holes. Match the box to the birds you’d like to attract! Our multi species nest box (pictured right) is a great way to adapt your nest box to different species.

3️⃣ Enjoy the show – The best part of having a nest box is watching it come to life! Keep an eye from a distance as the birds make themselves at home, and when the fledglings start to emerge, it’s one of the most magical sights of the year. 🐣✨

For more advice, you can head to our blog.https://alittlebirdcompany.co.uk/blogs/bird-watching/how-to-set-up-a-nest-box-in-your-garden-1?_pos=1&_psq=nest&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Adding a nest box is such a simple way to support wildlife – and it brings me so much happiness too. Will you be putting one up this year?

15/01/2025

The top birds spotted across the UK during last year’s Big Garden Birdwatch included some familiar favourites:

🐦 House sparrow – still holding the top spot!
🐦 Blue tit – a cheerful splash of yellow and blue.
🐦 Starling – their shimmering feathers are stunning up close.
🐦 Blackbird – a garden classic with a beautiful song.
🐦 Woodpigeon – love them or not, we've all got a wood pigeon!

Did any of the rankings surprise you? It's worth remembering that the birds you see in your own garden might not reflect the national trends. That’s why the Big Garden Birdwatch is so interesting and worthwhile – it gives us a wider perspective on how our British birds are doing across the country. 🐤✨

Want to take part this year? It’s easy:
🕑 Choose an hour between 26–28 January 2025.
📍 Pick your spot – your garden, balcony, or local park.
👀 Count the largest number of birds you see at one time (don’t count the same bird twice!).
📱 Submit your results on the RSPB website to contribute to this brilliant citizen science project.

Whether you're new to birdwatching or a seasoned pro, the Big Garden Birdwatch is a fantastic way to connect with nature and make a difference. Who knows, you might even spot a surprise visitor! 🕊️

Who are you hoping to spot?

13/01/2025

Order our bird journal ready for next week's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch!

The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is just around the corner, taking place from 26th-28th January 2025. This event invites everyone to spend an hour watching the birds in their garden, local park, or balcony, and submit their findings. It’s fun, free, and one of the UK’s largest citizen science projects helping to monitor bird populations. 🐦

To make the most of this special weekend (and beyond), I’m excited to share my Garden Bird Watching Journal! 💚 https://alittlebirdcompany.co.uk/products/amidst-the-birdsong-the-garden-birdwatchers-journal

📖 Why it’s perfect for the Big Garden Birdwatch:

1. Detailed descriptions of garden birds like robins, blue t**s, and goldfinches, so you’ll easily recognise your visitors.

2. Plenty of space for notes – jot down what you see, when you see it, and even sketch your sightings if you’re feeling creative.

3. A focus on wellbeing – taking a little time each day to connect with nature has incredible benefits for your mental health. Watching birds is a simple yet soothing way to unwind.

Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or giving it a go for the first time, the journal will help you connect with your garden birds not just during the Big Garden Birdwatch, but all year long. 🌿✨

📅 Don’t forget to register for the event on the RSPB website! [Link in bio]
🐦 And grab your journal now to get ready for some feathered fun!

08/01/2025

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07/01/2025

Water is just as vital as food for birds in winter. When natural sources freeze, a bird bath becomes a lifeline, giving them somewhere to drink and clean their feathers, which helps keep them warm. Here’s how to keep your bird bath in top shape this season.

Birds don’t just need water to stay hydrated—they also use it to preen their feathers. Clean, well-groomed feathers trap air and provide insulation, which is crucial for staying cosy during frosty weather.

Stop It Freezing Over 🧊✨
Float a Ball or Twigs: Drop in a ping-pong ball or a little bundle of twigs. Movement helps stop ice forming and keeps water accessible.

Add Warm Water: Replace icy water with lukewarm water when needed (but avoid boiling water—it could crack your bath).

Keep It Clean 🧽💦
Birds aren’t the tidiest bathers, even in winter! Scrub the bath weekly with hot water and a brush. For stubborn grime, use a tiny bit of mild washing-up liquid, but rinse thoroughly so it’s bird-safe.

Choose the Perfect Spot 🌞🌳
Place your bird bath in a sunny, sheltered spot. The sun helps slow freezing, and a calm location out of the wind makes it more inviting for visitors.

Your bird bath can be a real lifesaver this winter. A little care goes a long way, and you’ll love seeing the birds pop by for a drink or a splash!

04/01/2025

It’s so cold today!! ☃️ When the weather turns freezing, garden birds need your help more than ever. Natural food sources can be scarce, so putting out the right food can make all the difference.

Alongside your A Little Bird Co. seed blend, here are some ideas of what to offer your feathered friends in this cold snap:

✅ Cooked Rice: Plain and unsalted.
✅ Uncooked Porridge Oats (not instant).
✅ Grated Cheese: A little goes a long way.
✅ Suet or Fat Balls: High-energy lifesavers.
✅ Plain Baked Potatoes: If I’m cooking jacket potatoes, I often bake a spare just for the birds—no butter or seasoning needed!
✅ Chopped Fruit: Apples, pears, and berries.
✅ Chopped Peanuts: In a feeder for safety.
✅ Plain Pastry: Raw or cooked is fine.

Remember, some foods can harm birds:
❌ Avoid Salted Foods like bacon rinds or crisps.
❌ Skip Processed Snacks (biscuits, bread).
❌ Don’t Use Anything Mouldy!

Help your garden birds stay warm and energised—your little efforts can mean the world to them in this cold snap. 🐦

30/12/2024

This pretty feeder isn't high tech - it won't prevent starlings, crows, jackdaws or pigeons from eating all the food. But it is beautiful, and our little robin loves to use ours.

The recycled plastic base can be removed for easy cleaning, and the feeder is great for children to use as it's so easy to fill and keep clean.

https://alittlebirdcompany.co.uk/products/lutyens-swingseat-bird-feeder

24/12/2024

Just a quick note to say a HUGE thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to everyone who has supported my small business this year.

It blows me away every day to think that birds in gardens other than mine are enjoying the food I make.

Thank you for buying from me, thank you for sharing my brand and product with family and friends, thank you for being so kind and understanding when I make a mistake. Just massive, massive thanks and love, from my house to yours this Christmas.

Wishing you a restful and happy Christmas and a healthy and happy 2025. And if it all gets too much...fill the feeders and spend a little time with the birds in your garden.

23/12/2024

Did you forget to pick up a Christmas gift? Or have you been let down with a Christmas gift delivery this year? It happens to us all.

You can send a prepaid bird food gift subscription to arrive after the big day - just add the recipient's name as the delivery address, and I'll get your order shipped out to them. No one need ever know that it was a last minute plan!

Head to https://alittlebirdcompany.co.uk to order today.

20/12/2024

Have you been feeling the chill over the past few days? It suddenly feels really cold! If you want to make sure that your garden birds are well cared for in the cold weather, follow these tips:

💦 Make sure you have a regular supply of fresh water in the garden, and keep an eye in case it freezes over - your garden birds will be grateful for the drink.

🍴 Introduce a supply of good quality food - you're looking for a blend that's full of ingredients that the birds in your garden will want to eat, rather than the cheaper filler like wheat and millet. I do a seasonal blend of food that's adjusted to the seasons

🏠 Add plenty of spaces for the birds (and the animals they eat) to hide from the colder weather. This could include a nesting pocket for the birds to use over winter, or something as simple as a small pile of logs and twigs for insects to hibernate in.

Is your garden winter-ready for the birds?

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If you didn't see quite as many birds as you'd hoped during this year's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, don't lose hope - I'd love to support you. Birds are naturally cautious and take a while to find and trust your garden and bird feeders, so you can play the long game and start prepping now for 2026! Here are three things you could try: 🐦 1. Get into a regular routine Birds love consistency! Feed them at the same times each day, and keep your feeders clean and topped up. This helps them trust your garden and keeps them coming back. ✨🧹 🌸 2. Add some bird-friendly plants Plant shrubs or flowers that provide food, shelter, or nesting spots. Even a small pot of nectar-rich blooms or berries can make a big difference! 🌿🌺 📓 3. Take note of what you see It’s hard to track the difference you’re making if you don’t keep a record! Write down which birds visit, when they arrive, and what they seem to enjoy. Noticing patterns over time can be so rewarding. 🐦📝 📔 Ready to get started? Grab my Amidst the Birdsong Bird Watchers Journal (link in bio) and start keeping track of your garden visitors today! 🌟

Did you forget to pick up a Christmas gift? Or have you been let down with a Christmas gift delivery this year? It happens to us all. You can send a prepaid bird food gift subscription to arrive after the big day - just add the recipient's name as the delivery address, and I'll get your order shipped out to them. No one need ever know that it was a last minute plan! Head to https://alittlebirdcompany.co.uk to order today.

When you look out of your window at the garden, which birds do you see? Do you see smaller birds like finches, robins and blue tits, or bigger birds like pigeons and crows? When I started feeding the birds, I only ever saw the bigger birds, and they would empty a whole feeder in seconds. Now, we get to see so many birds in our garden, and they're tame enough to hop along the branches beside me while I'm filling up the bird feeders in our garden. We really can make a difference, even in urban environments, which is why I started A Little Bird Co. I want to share the benefits of a better bird food, and the happiness watching our British garden birds can bring.

If you would like to order a Christmas gift for delivery after Christmas, that's no problem at all - just let me know either in the Notes section when you check out or via email to [email protected], and I'll add you to my list. My prepaid bird food gift subscriptions are a great gift for the bird lover in your life - just choose which bag of food you'd like, and how many months of food you wish to send. Don't forget to download a card to send or give on the day.

Goldfinches are my favourite birds of all. I love their dipping flight, their rippling song and the way they sit forever at the bird feeders, with their never ending appetites. A goldfinch led to me starting my small business - the day I saw I had gone from enormous pigeons to my first goldfinch by mixing my own bird food blends was the catalyst I needed to get going. And it feels like a goldfinch has been around for every big moment since - the day I hired my first work space (a huge and scary moment) I heard a goldfinch singing outside the unit. And my daughters are in the goldfinch house at school, too. Do you have a lucky bird? Share with me @alittlebirdcompanyuk #gardenbirds #birdsong #ukbirds #dunnock #birdlife #woodpecker #birdwatching #birdcall #gardens #ukgardens #birdfacts

Nuthatches are one of my favourites - I love their colouring and would happily decorate our whole house in nuthatch peaches, greys and blues. We don't see them in our garden, but I get to see them at my parents' bird feeder and love their distinctive shape and call. Do you have nuthatches at your bird feeder? Share your photos @alittlebirdcompanuk #nuthatch #gardenbirds #birdsong #ukbirds #dunnock #birdlife #woodpecker #birdwatching #birdcall #gardens #ukgardens #birdfacts

I really love our garden blue tits. I love how fiesty and bold they are. They're really sociable - they are able teach new skills to one another and join in mixed flocks when the weather gets cold. Do you have blue tits in your garden? With 98% of us spotting them in our British gardens each winter, they're one of our most commonly seen species. Share your photos and videos with @alittlebirdcompanyuk #gardenbirds #birdsong #ukbirds #dunnock #birdlife #woodpecker #birdwatching #birdcall #gardens #ukgardens #birdfacts #showmeyourbluetits

We see robins all the time - when they're feeding at your bird feeder, and when they're following us around the garden when we're digging to pick up the worms and insects we unearth. Did you know that behaviour evolved from the way they would follow large animals like deer and boar to hoover up the insects they disturbed while they fed? And that they're so feisty that they have a short lifespan of just 1-2 years? I would love to see photos of the robins in your garden - you can share them @alittlebirdcompanyuk #showmeyourrobins #weloverobins #wildbirds #gardenbirds #birdsong #ukbirds #dunnock #birdlife #woodpecker #birdwatching #birdcall #gardens #ukgardens #birdfacts

Hey, you can save 15% on all Flutter Butter products to make sure the birds stay happy during this chilly weather!⁠ ⁠ Grab yourself a 6 pack of Flutter Butter EcoRefills for just £10.19, or go for the Flutter Butter Treehouse Bundle priced at £18.28.⁠ ⁠ Attract robins, blue tits, woodpeckers and more with the irresistible Flutter Butter salt-free peanut butter.⁠ ⁠ #wildlifeconservation #peanutbutterlover ⁠ #britishbirds #wildbirds #wildlife #sustainable #eco #plasticfree #plasticfreehome⁠ #zerowaste #ecofriendly #wastefree #sustainableliving #zerowastehome #sustainability #environment #compostable #zerowastelifestyle #nature #birdfeeder #birdsofinstagram #birdwatcher #birdwatching #ukbirdsofinstagram #ukbirds #ukwildlife #smallbusinessuk #femalefounder #birder #conservation

Feeding our feathered friends just got tastier with our salt-free peanut butter! Watch as they flock to your garden for a snack that's good for them and for the environment 🐦🌿 Flutter Butter EcoRefills use 85% less plastic than the standard pods. Available in 6, 12 and 24 packs to keep your birds well fed! https://alittlebirdcompany.co.uk/products/flutter-butter®-ecorefill-6-pack #wildlifeconservation #peanutbutterlover #britishbirds #wildbirds #wildlife #sustainable #eco #plasticfree #plasticfreehome #zerowaste #ecofriendly #wastefree #sustainableliving #zerowastehome #sustainability #environment #compostable #zerowastelifestyle #nature #birdfeeder #birdsofinstagram #birdwatcher #birdwatching #ukbirdsofinstagram #ukbirds #ukwildlife #smallbusinessuk #femalefounder #birder #conservation

Have you tried Flutter Butter in your garden? I stock the beautiful Treehouse Feeder as well as the EcoRefills to keep your garden birds visiting 🥜 Flutter Butter is a salt-free peanut butter designed to support wild birds. https://alittlebirdcompany.co.uk/products/flutter-butter®-ecorefill-6-pack #wildlifeconservation #peanutbutterlover #britishbirds #wildbirds #wildlife #sustainable #eco #plasticfree #plasticfreehome #zerowaste #ecofriendly #wastefree #sustainableliving #zerowastehome #sustainability #environment #compostable #zerowastelifestyle #nature #birdfeeder #birdsofinstagram #birdwatcher #birdwatching #ukbirdsofinstagram #ukbirds #ukwildlife #smallbusinessuk #femalefounder #birder #conservation