All about the Nesting Blend

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All about the Nesting Blend

As winter starts to fade, birds have one big thing on their minds - nesting. February and March mark the start of the breeding season for many species, and that means they’re busy finding mates, defending territories, and gathering materials for their nests. You might have noticed the birds a little more this month - they're certainly more active, and your feeder will be busier too. You might even start getting woken up by birdsong in the mornings. 

This is a demanding time. Birds need extra energy for courtship displays, singing, and nest-building. They also need calcium and protein to support egg-laying. Natural food sources are still limited, so a reliable feeder stocked with the right food can make all the difference. You can learn more about how your garden birds' needs change throughout the year in our blog post.

Introducing the Nesting Blend

The Nesting Blend from A Little Bird Co. is designed to support birds through the breeding season. Sunflower hearts (loved by woodpeckers, blue tits, robins, greenfinches and blackbirds) provide an instant hit of energy, and extra suet pellets help keep them going when temperatures are still unpredictable. We use mealworm suet for the extra boost of energy, and, as always, we use quality suet - because we know birds won’t eat the cheap stuff! Wrens, siskins and woodpeckers love suet - as do most of our garden birds!

What makes this blend stand out is the oyster shell grit - a vital source of calcium that helps birds lay strong, healthy eggs. In the wild, birds seek out natural sources of calcium like snail shells, grit, and even eggshells from other birds. Providing oyster shell grit in feeders ensures they get enough calcium at a time when their bodies need it most. There’s also a generous helping of mealworms, packed with protein to help growing chicks develop properly. Mealworms will bring in robins, finches, siskins and thrushes.

By offering the Nesting Blend, you’re giving your garden birds the best possible start to their breeding season.

Which birds can I see this season?

This is when the dawn chorus really gets going! Robins, blackbirds, and song thrushes are among the first to sing at dawn, while blue tits and great tits start checking out nest boxes. You might see males chasing each other away from prime nesting spots - territorial disputes can get quite dramatic!

Spring migrants start arriving too. Chiffchaffs are often the first, with their distinctive “chiff-chaff” song, and if you’re lucky, you might even hear the first blackcaps singing. Starlings perform their last big murmurations before breaking into pairs and nesting, while house sparrows and dunnocks scuttle around in search of good nesting sites.

Order a bag of seasonal bird food today!

If you want to support your garden birds through nesting season, now’s the time to fill your feeders with the Nesting Blend from A Little Bird Co.. This mix is packed with everything they need to stay strong, lay healthy eggs, and raise their chicks.

If you're already a subscriber, you don’t need to do a thing—your blend switches automatically as the seasons change. If not, now’s the perfect time to start. Help your local birds thrive, and enjoy watching the next generation hatch and grow.

All you need to do is sign up for a subscription - we'll take care of the rest!

Meet the author!

Clare Cahill is an enthusiastic bird lover with a passion for observing and learning about the incredible variety of birds around us. While she doesn’t have a formal degree in ornithology, Clare has dedicated countless hours to reading birding books and exploring nature, constantly expanding her knowledge and deepening her love for wildlife.

For Clare, birdwatching brings a sense of calm and connection to the world, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. She believes that the more we connect with nature, the more we can do to protect and conserve it. Through her writing, Clare hopes to inspire others to take a moment to pause, look up, and appreciate the wonderful birds that share our spaces.

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  • Seasonal

    Birds have different dietary needs throughout the year, from nesting to moulting and surviving colder months. To support these changes, we’ve created seasonal blends – order a Seasonal Bird Food bag, and we’ll adjust the blend to match the season, making it easy to do something great for the birds.

  • Sustainable

    Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We don't farm, process, and transport cheap filler ingredients that birds simply kick to the floor. Instead, we focus on premium ingredients they love. Our packaging is compostable, and our bird feeders and nest boxes are tested for durability and longevity.

  • Songbird

    We design our food and select our range of feeders with little birds in mind. Every ingredient in our blends is chosen because small birds love it, simplifying your bird feeding routine. Our feeders provide safe access to food while helping to keep out larger, more dominant species. Look out for robins, blue tits, wrens, finches and more visiting your garden for our food.

  • Support

    With birds in your garden, you’re never alone - they’re the friends who always visit. Feeding them supports wildlife conservation while bringing joy and calm. Whether spotting a new species or simply watching their daily routines, just ten minutes a day strengthens your connection with nature and boosts your wellbeing.

When life feels busy, the birds keep it simple.

There’s something lovely about how feeding the birds becomes part of the rhythm of your day. A scoop of seed, a clean dish of water - and then a pause, just to watch who turns up. It doesn’t have to take long, but those moments can be surprisingly grounding. A little burst of mindfulness, fresh air, a chance to notice your garden as it changes throughout the seasons, and the cheerful flutter of wings - it’s good for the soul.

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