A Little Bird Company

We all love watching the birds as they eat the food we put out for them - now here is a chance to share our sightings and contribute to a nationwide wildlife conservation effort by the RSPB. The 43rd RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch takes place between January 28th and...

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by Clare CahillDec 07, 20210 comments

The Birds in the Garden

An interest in feeding the birds in her garden led April Mayne to a passion for wildlife and volunteer work for the British Trust for Ornithology. I chatted with April to find out more about her love of wildlife.

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by Clare CahillNov 01, 20210 comments

Save the House Sparrows

The Save the House Sparrows project aims to raise awareness of the importance of conserving house sparrows in the UK. These once prevalent little birds are in decline, but luckily we can take measures to support them in our gardens. I found out more from Harry Munt, a wildlife enthusiast...

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by Clare CahillOct 01, 20210 comments

Bird ringing with Izzy Fry

Young conservationist Izzy Fry tells us all about her passion for birds and wildlife, as well as her bird ringing volnteer work.

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by Clare CahillSep 14, 20210 comments

Why we don't add vitamins and preservatives to our bird food blends

Some bird food brands advertise the fact they supplement their foods with calcium, vitamins and preservatives. Often the additives are give fancy names, and the preservatives might be referred to as "microbacterial". When I started mixing my bird foods, I felt like I was missing a trick - should I...

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by Clare CahillAug 11, 20210 comments

How to discourage rodents from eating your bird food

As much as we all enjoy encouraging wildlife to our gardens, we may not feel quite the same way about encouraging rats and mice. Although there are poisons on the market that can effectively get rid of any rat population swiftly, they can also be eaten by hedgehogs and enter...

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by Clare CahillMay 13, 20210 comments

A big step for a little company

I set out with the best of intentions, a big vision and very little knowledge. I knew that my ultimate goal was to design a product that was genuinely compostable, but I didn’t understand how different printing methods could affect the sustainability and compostability of the packaging I would be...

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by Clare CahillMay 04, 20210 comments

Are you new to feeding the birds? Join the flock!

When I started putting out bird food, I could barely recognise a robin from a blackbird. When I had my first daughter I craved a bit of routine in amongst all of the chaos of the newborn days, and part of that routine included feeding the birds. Gradually the birds...

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