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Ivel Valley Wild Bird Food Bringing you premium quality bird food made right here on our solar-powered farm 🚜 The Ready Peck mixes and suet treats are also about minimising waste.

Nick and James Parrish are passionate about bringing beautiful birds to your garden and have spent 5 years developing a unique range of products to help you attract more garden birds to your garden. At Ivel Valley we have set out to make products that really work and as well to have proper nutritious ingredients. This is where we came up with the principle of our Ready Peck products which are abou

t having 5 key ingredients – nuts, suet, oats, seed and fruit or insects. This ensures a mixture of the essential nutritious ingredients for a bird’s well being and survival. As well these ingredients are those most readily enjoyed by the many species of birds that may visit your garden. With the right combination and proportions of seed you will notice that very few seeds are likely to be wasted and our Ready Peck range has no more than 10% of very small seeds, which some birds are less inclined to take. Making our own suet products is unique to us and we feel that the Ready Peck range is the ultimate in attracting and feeding wild birds. Birds typically want to be in and out of a feeding station as quickly as possible, wary of being exposed to predators. This is why we see it as critical to put out food mixes that they will eat, that are nutritious and that they do not have to sift through and potentially waste. A bird has a limited time on the feeder and it makes sense that they maximise the opportunity with high quality nutritious food. This is particularly relevant in cold weather where their survival is under such pressure.

07/03/2025

From Rivals to Romantics: The Robin’s Springtime Serenade 💕

Ever noticed you rarely see two robins together? These territorial birds usually chase off rivals, but as nesting season begins, they set differences aside to find a mate.

Right now, male robins are busy trying to impress females by showing off their bright red breast, singing beautifully, and even offering food as a little gift.

This weekend, take a moment to listen. You might hear their melodic songs as they try to win each other over. A sure sign that spring is on its way! 🐦🎶

21/02/2025

This Week on Farm Watch 🚜 We love snowdrop season! 🥰
These little beauties have been popping up all over the farm, and are a cheerful reminder that warmer, brighter days are on their way!
Did you know? Snowdrop sap contains natural antifreeze 🧊 helping them brave the frost and bloom even in the coldest winters!
We hope you have a fantastic weekend and enjoy spotting the early signs of spring!

20/02/2025

Which bird would you like nesting in your garden? 🐦
Each bird has their own preference for nest boxes and if there's a certain species you'd like to attract this spring, then we have the blog post for you! Click below to discover which bird prefers which nest box.

Learn the different preferences birds have for their nest boxes and find out how to get a variety nesting in your garden.

18/02/2025

🎉Celebrating 10 Years of Ivel Valley Bird Food with 10 Habitats for Wildlife!🎉
This year marks 10 incredible years of Ivel Valley Bird Food, and we wanted to do something truly special to give back to the wildlife that inspires us every day.
Introducing "10 Habitats for 10 Years", our ambitious 2025 project dedicated to creating and enhancing 10 habitats across our farm! From nesting sites for birds to thriving spaces for pollinators and small mammals, this initiative is all about boosting biodiversity and supporting our local ecosystem.
And since it's , what better way to kick things off than by giving our beloved wild birds a safe place to nest?
Check out our first habitat and follow our journey here:
www.ivelvalleybirdfood.co.uk/10-habitats-10-years

14/02/2025

Happy National Nest Box Week! 🪺
Starting today, February 14th, this annual event encourages everyone to put up a nest box in their garden to help wild birds. With natural nesting sights disappearing, every nest box we put up creates a safe, welcoming space for birds to raise their young.

A simple act, but one that helps nature thrive!

Need a Nest Box? 👉 https://bit.ly/3Sq2sQA

24/01/2025

It’s The Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend!
Whether you're an avid bird enthusiast or just someone who enjoys nature, this weekend is the perfect time to join in and make a difference! The Big Garden Birdwatch is a nationwide event where we come together to help the RSPB track the health of our bird populations.
How it works:
1️⃣ Pick an hour anytime between 24–26 January.
2️⃣ Watch and count the birds in your garden, local park, or balcony.
3️⃣ Submit your results to the RSPB to help build a picture of how birds are faring across the UK.
It’s super simple, and every count matters! Plus, it’s a great excuse to spend some peaceful time with nature this weekend.
Ready to take part? You can find everything you need, including tips and resources, on the official website:
👉 rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch

21/01/2025

Love them or find them a bit cheeky, there's no denying the adorable charm of squirrels! While they might be known for sneaking a snack from your bird feeders, here's a little tip: give them their own feeding spot!
This year, why not install a squirrel feeder in your garden? It’s a win-win – keep your bird food safe, and enjoy watching these clever little acrobats up close
www.ivelvalleybirdfood.co.uk/squirrel-feeder.html

16/01/2025

Win a Garden Wildlife Bundle Worth Over £130! 🐦🐝🦇🦔
Get your garden buzzing with life this year! We’re giving one lucky winner the chance to win an amazing Garden Wildlife Bundle that includes everything you need to create a haven for wildlife.
🎉 How to Enter:
Simply click the link below and answer ONE easy question, and you’ll be in the running to win this fantastic prize!
https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/7A26-HGC/wildlife-bundle-25

Competition ends 31/01/2025/. Winner will be contacted via email. T's & C's apply

10/01/2025

Ending the Week on a Frosty Note at Ivel Valley HQ ❄️
This morning, we ventured into the fields and found a sense of calm walking across the crisp, frosty grass. Even the reservoirs have frozen over, adding to the wintery landscape.

As the weekend approaches, we hope you stay safe and warm. Don’t forget to take care of your garden visitors during this chilly spell:

● Keep bird feeders full of high-energy food like suet, peanuts, and sunflower hearts to help them stay fueled.
● Break the ice on your bird bath so birds and wildlife can still access fresh water.

Share your snowy scenes and garden wildlife with us this weekend in our British Bird Feeding & Wildlife Community group—we’d love to see them!

08/01/2025

The Wonderful Waxwing! ❄️
Let's dive into the magical world of the waxwing, one of winter's most dazzling visitors to the UK. These birds are as captivating as they are rare to spot!
1️⃣ Winter Wanderers: Waxwings arrive from Scandinavia in search of food, turning up in the UK between October and April, when berry supplies back home run low. Their appearance is unpredictable, but when they arrive, it's always a spectacle!
2️⃣ Berry Lovers: Waxwings are berry connoisseurs, feasting on rowan, hawthorn, and cotoneaster. Planting berry-rich shrubs in your garden might just tempt them to stop by.
3️⃣ Feathered Artistry: With their silky plumage, striking crests, and bright red wing tips (resembling drops of sealing wax), waxwings are truly one of nature's masterpieces.
4️⃣ Sociable Sightings: Waxwings travel in flocks and are known to descend on berry-laden trees, creating a mesmerising flurry of activity.
5️⃣ Listen for Their Call: They have two common calls: a high-pitched, trilled bzeee and a sighing whistle, about a half-second long, often rising in pitch at the beginning. Their soft, trilling call is distinct and can often give away their presence even before you spot their stunning plumage.

Keep an eye on berry-laden trees and hedgerows this winter. You might just be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of these elegant visitors. A waxwing sighting is a true gift of the season!

06/01/2025

🌟 Welcome Back, Everyone! It's 2025! 🌟
We're thrilled to say we're fully back to normal and ready for an exciting year ahead at Ivel Valley HQ! 🎉 This year, we're more committed than ever to helping you transform your gardens into havens for beautiful wildlife and helping the planet while we're at it.💚
Stay tuned for updates and tips to attract your favourite birds, pollinators, and other amazing wildlife to your garden.
Speaking of birds... 🐦 We were greeted by some stunning bird photography from the talented members of our British Bird Feeding & Wildlife Community...what an absolute delight to come back to! Check out these gorgeous photos, and let us know what you think! 👇 We'd love to hear your wildlife stories and resolutions for the year ahead.
📸 by Martin Anstee, Phil Gould, Andy Booth, and Denny Woodthorpe.

24/12/2024

The Ivel Valley Elves have wrapped up their work for Christmas!🎄
But before heading off to enjoy the festivities, they made sure our garden birds were ready for their own feast.
On today's festive menu:
❄️ Winter Feast Mix
🍓 Berry Suet Balls
🌻 Sunflower Hearts
🪱 Insect & Mealworm Suet Pellets

While our offices and phone lines are closed to allow our team to celebrate with loved ones, you can still place orders as usual on our website. We'll be back on Friday 27th December, at 9am to assist you.

From all of us at Ivel Valley Bird Food, we wish you and your feathered friends a joyful and peaceful Christmas! 🎅🎁 See you in the New Year! 🎉

23/12/2024

🐦❄️ The Perfect Winter Warmers! ❄️🐦
Winter is here, and it's the perfect time to treat your garden birds to some suet! 🥰 These energy-packed snacks help them build the fat they need to stay warm and thrive during the chilly months.
✨ What's your go-to suet flavour your garden birds absolutely love? Let us know! 👇

21/12/2024

🎉 Guess the Beak Competition! 🎉
It’s National Robin Day, and we’ve got a fun challenge for you! 🐦 Can you spot the robin’s beak among a lineup of popular UK garden birds?
✨ BONUS ROUND: Are you a true bird expert? Try matching all the beaks to their birds for a chance to win an exclusive bird care bundle!
💬 How to Enter:
1️⃣ Drop your answer(s) in the comments – including the image number of the robin or go all in and guess every bird!
2️⃣ Winners will be chosen at random from correct answers!
🏆 Prizes:
Prize 1: Correctly guess the robin’s beak, and you could win our I Love Robins Feeder!
Prize 2: Match all the beaks to their birds for a chance to win a Suet Treats Bucket Bundle!
🖤 Tip: We’ve turned the birds’ feathers black and white to make it trickier!
Competition ends 24/12. Good luck!

19/12/2024

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5-Star Review!
We absolutely love receiving your reviews, especially when they come with beautiful photos, capturing moments like this. Knowing that we’re helping you keep your garden wildlife happy truly makes our day. 💚

Thank you, Carole! And to all our customers – keep the reviews and photos coming! 📸✨

18/12/2024

The Charming Chaffinch! ✨

Let's talk about one of Britain's favourite garden visitors, the chaffinch – a bird with personality, talent, and even a touch of wanderlust!

1️⃣ During the winter, our local chaffinch squad gets a boost from Scandinavian migrants, making the UK the go-to winter getaway for these stylish songbirds.

2️⃣ Chaffinches don't just sing – they have regional accents! A Cornish chaffinch might sound a little different from its Yorkshire cousin. Think of it as the bird equivalent of calling something a "bap" or a "cob."

3️⃣ Back in the day, Victorians were obsessed with c**k chaffinches' songs. They held singing matches to see which bird could drop the most phrases in 15 minutes. Talk about birding with a competitive edge!

4️⃣ Want to make your garden chaffinch-friendly? Plant trees – and if you can, make it an oak! These birds are tree aficionados, thriving wherever leafy giants stand tall.

5️⃣ Female chaffinches tend to migrate farther than males in winter. The girls seem to enjoy spreading their wings and adventuring further afield.

So, keep an eye out for these melodious little globetrotters in your garden or on your winter walks.

16/12/2024

🎄✨ Today’s Advent Calendar Surprise! ✨🎄
Did you catch the brain-teasing treat behind today’s door? It’s a bird-themed crossword puzzle! 🐦✏️
Think you can crack all the feathered clues? 🧩 Grab a pen, sharpen your mind, and let the puzzling begin!
Click below to explore our advent calendar and download a printable version of today's bird-themed crossword!
https://app.myadvent.net/calendar?id=qt3smn0c13x0nx6fj4xnjdjrw431s5a9

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Now’s the Perfect Time to Put Up a Nest Box!🐦 As birds start scouting for their ideal nesting spots, it’s more important than ever to lend a helping hand. With natural nesting sites disappearing, a well-placed nest box can make all the difference! #Nestbox #Birds #Garden #NestBoxSeason #HelpingWildlife

Happy National Nest Box Week! 🪺 Starting today, February 14th, this annual event encourages everyone to put up a nest box in their garden to help wild birds. With natural nesting sights disappearing, every nest box we put up creates a safe, welcoming space for birds to raise their young. A simple act, but one that helps nature thrive! Need a Nest Box? 👉 https://bit.ly/3Sq2sQA

Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day! 🐿️

Love them or find them a bit cheeky, there's no denying the adorable charm of squirrels! While they might be known for sneaking a snack from your bird feeders, here's a little tip: give them their own feeding spot! This year, why not install a squirrel feeder in your garden? It’s a win-win – keep your bird food safe, and enjoy watching these clever little acrobats up close www.ivelvalleybirdfood.co.uk/squirrel-feeder.html

🐿️ Got Squirrels Stealing Bird Food? Let's Make a Peace Offering! 🐦 Let's face it—squirrels may be birdseed bandits, but you can't deny how cute they look while sneaking those snacks. Watching their tiny paws grab seeds, their twitchy tails waving in excitement, and those big eyes—it's impossible not to smile, even if they are munching away on what was supposed to be for the birds. So, instead of fighting nature, how about working with it? Set up a Squirrel Feeder (away from your bird feeders) and stock it with some tasty peanuts. This way, you're not only helping out your feathered friends by keeping the squirrels occupied, but you're also giving these hungry little fluffballs a spot to enjoy their snacks without the endless battle for bird seed! Shop Squirrel Feeder here 👉 https://bit.ly/3LdpAyu

Have you tried our Chilli Suet yet? 🌶️ They're a huge hit with the birds, but squirrels tend to steer clear! Unlike mammals, birds aren't affected by the spice. So it's a safe, humane way to keep your feeders squirrel-free while keeping your feathered friends happy. Click here to try it out in your garden 👉 https://bit.ly/45SPwsQ

This Week on Farm Watch 🚜🦋 The team were out in the fields for the Big Butterfly Count! Despite the weather not being ideal for butterflies, our wildflower spot still showcased some stunning fluttering friends. Have a fantastic weekend, everyone! 🌸 #BigButterflyCount #SaveButterflies #MothsMatter #Wildlife #Nature #CitizenScience #Summer #FarmLife

🦋 Exciting News! It's the Big Butterfly Count this weekend! 🦋 Join us in helping to conserve our beautiful butterflies and their habitats. All you have to do... 🦋 Between Friday 12th July and Sunday 4th August, choose a place to spot butterflies and moths. 🦋 Watch for 15 minutes. 🦋 Record which species you see! By taking part, you'll be contributing to vital conservation efforts and helping to protect these stunning creatures for future generations. Ready to get involved? Simply enter to join and download the Butterfly Count chart here: https://bit.ly/3LeJzwW

This Week on Farm Watch 🚜 The Starlings Have Arrived! 😶 While we love feeding every hungry beak, starlings can take over the feeder, preventing other birds from getting their share. To give your robins, blue tits, and other small birds a fair chance, try using a Ground Guard over a ground feeder. Meanwhile, leave a hanging feeder in a separate area for the starlings. This allows the little bird to slip through the guard and enjoy their meal in peace. 🐦❤️ Check out the Ground Guard we used 👇 https://www.ivelvalleybirdfood.co.uk/ground-guard-small-mesh.html

This week on Farm Watch 🚜 It's been an incredible year for foxgloves! 🌸 They've grown to twice their normal height and are more abundant than ever on our farm. Thanks to the slow arrival of warm weather and ongoing wet conditions, foxgloves are thriving this year. The rainy and cool spring had its perks! 🌱 Have a great weekend everyone!

Garden birds adding a touch of magic to your spring days 🌸🐦 Have you given Suet Rolls a whirl with your feathered friends yet? Quite similar to suet balls, these rolls pack more goodness into your feeder. They're not only space-saving but stackable and great for attracting various birds! Click below to give them a try 👇 https://bit.ly/3w3fxs2

It's National Nest Box Week! 🪺 Running every year from February 14th to 21st, Nest Box Week marks the start of the bird breeding season. During this time, everyone is encouraged to install nest boxes in their gardens and outdoor spaces to support bird reproduction efforts. This help is vital as it gives them a fighting chance to increase their population, which has declined significantly over the years. To celebrate this wonderful awareness week, we have special offers on selected nest boxes that will not only offer a safe haven for garden birds but also enhance the beauty of any outdoor area. This sale ends at midnight on 21/02/2024. SHOP NOW 👉 https://bit.ly/3OJ8cns

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About Ivel Valley

Ivel Valley Wild Bird Food is part of a family farm business based in the Ivel Valley, Bedfordshire. The founders, Nick and James Parrish are passionate about bringing beautiful birds to your garden and have spent 5 years developing a unique range of products to help you attract more garden birds to your garden.

At Ivel Valley we have set out to make products that really work, with proper nutritious ingredients that are beneficial to birds’ development. This is where we came up with the principle of our Ready Peck products which are about having 5 key ingredients – nuts, suet, oats, seed and fruit or insects. This ensures a mixture of the essential nutritious ingredients for a bird’s well being and survival. As well, these ingredients are those most readily enjoyed by the many species of birds that may visit your garden. The Ready Peck mixes and suet treats are also about minimising waste. With the right combination and proportions of seed you will notice that very few seeds are likely to be wasted and our Ready Peck range has no more than 10% of very small seeds, which some birds are less inclined to take.

We’re also proud to have developed our BritBits range of ‘superfood’ suet pellets. A product that we spent a year creating with the input of an Ornithologist. BritBits is a versatile, all year round suet pellet designed to maintain its form through all kinds of weather. It won't freeze or melt and it contains no ingredients that will spring up unwanted plants in your garden - making it 100% edible with no wastage. Making our own suet products is unique to us and we feel that the Ready Peck range and BritBits are the ultimate in attracting and feeding wild birds. Birds typically want to be in and out of a feeding station as quickly as possible, wary of being exposed to predators. This is why we see it as critical to put out food mixes that they will eat, that are nutritious and that they do not have to sift through and potentially waste. A bird has a limited time on the feeder and it makes sense that they maximise the opportunity with high quality nutritious food. This is particularly relevant in cold weather where their survival is under such pressure.