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Westerman's Seed and Pet Food range is one of the largest in South Africa, catering to a variety of bird species and small pets.

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22/10/2025

From beaches to rocky shores, South Africa’s coastline is full of unique birdlife.

Swipe to learn more about these coastal birds. 🐦

16/10/2025

Birds build nests in all sorts of ways. In our latest blog, we explore:

- Why birds build nests
- Common nest types
- Ground nesters vs tree dwellers
- What to leave in your garden to help during nesting season

Curious about the architects in your garden? 🐦

Read the full guide now → https://westermans.co.za/blog/the-many-weird-and-wonderful-types-of-bird-nests-in-south-africa/

13/10/2025

Did you know?
The woodland kingfisher’s arrival each summer is so perfectly timed that impala often drop their lambs when they hear its call. 🦌🪶

It’s one of the many ways birds and wildlife are connected in the rhythm of nature.

Have you heard the woodland kingfisher yet this season?

10/10/2025

From endangered and rare, to forest and mountain flyers, our newest bird card collection is officially out, and we’ve partnered with to bring you some fun stats that they use in their app!

Buy any 10kg Limited Edition Westerman’s Wild Bird Seed bag to find your cards inside.

🎁 You could win binoculars, bird book hampers, or even a Firefinch app subscription!

How it works:

✨ Buy a 10kg bag
✨ Find your card
✨ Swap and complete collections to win big

🚨 First prize? A Swarovski EL 10X42 binocular valued at R47 000.

Let the collecting begin: https://westermans.co.za/competitions/

*T&Cs apply.

09/10/2025

🎉 October’s Bird of the Month is here! 🎉
A big congratulations to for capturing this stunning Bokmakierie. 💛💚

Thank you to everyone who keeps tagging and sharing your incredible birding shots. Choosing our Bird of the Month is getting tougher every time. 🐦

Keep the photos coming and tagging us!

09/10/2025

Here’s your midweek nudge 🐦

Step outside, take a breath, and see what’s waiting in your garden or on your walk. You might just spot a bird (or two) going about its day.

A little nature break goes a long way. ✨

08/10/2025

The isiZulu name ‘unonqane’ refers to this sleek little flier, instantly recognisable by the flash of white above its tail.

White-rumped swifts spend most of their lives in the air, eating, drinking, and even sleeping on the wing. True aerial acrobats! 🐦‍⬛
Have you spotted their swift, scythe-like flight yet?

03/10/2025

Did you get a chance to see us at the South African Birdfair?

If you missed it, no worries! We’d love for you to check out some of the fun highlights from the day.

There were so many amazing talks, beautiful displays, and fun activities for everyone to enjoy.

Join us in reliving some of those exciting moments!

23/09/2025

You voted, we listened! 🗳️🐦

This month’s Bird of the Month is the African Snipe, beautifully captured by .

At this year’s South African Bird Fair, we asked you to cast your vote for September’s winner, and the African Snipe flew ahead.

Were you at the Bird Fair? Let us know who you voted for 👇
Congrats again to on a winning shot!

19/09/2025

From farmlands to grassy plains, South Africa’s inland regions are full of birdlife if you know where (and how) to look. 🌾

Swipe through to discover the birds that call these open spaces home, what traits to watch for, and how to spot them in the wild or even your own backyard.

Seen any of these lately? Let us know in the comments or tag us in your inland bird snaps.

17/09/2025

We’ve teamed up with the incredibly talented Robyn Ansell to give one lucky bird lover a chance to win one of her stunning bird-inspired fine art prints and a Westerman’s hamper.

To enter:
✅ Like this post
✅ Follow and
✅ Comment below: If you could ask Robyn to paint any bird for you, which one would it be?

Whether it’s a hoopoe, sunbird, or your garden’s most frequent flyer, we want to know.

Competition runs Sept 16 – Oct 16. One winner will be chosen and contacted via DM. T&Cs apply.

12/09/2025

Which Westerman’s seed mix is right for your garden? 🌿

Not all bird seed is the same, and that’s a good thing! Whether you’re after chirpy finches, colourful canaries, or regulars like doves and weavers, we’ve got a blend for that.

Swipe to learn the difference between our Bird Seed, Wild Bird Seed, and Garden Bird Seed.

Read more about our bird seed range in our latest blog: https://westermans.co.za/blog/whats-the-difference-between-westermans-mixed-bird-seed-wild-bird-seed-and-garden-bird-seed/

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