Spending time outdoors is one of the best things we can offer children, and feeding the birds gives them a brilliant reason to look up, slow down, and start noticing the nature around them. Whether you're raising a young wildlife lover or simply looking for a screen-free activity that sticks, this bird feeding starter set for children is a gentle way to spark curiosity and connection.
Our bestselling Little Birder Set now includes a copy of Little Moments Outdoors, a nature spotting book full of fun facts and things to look out for in your garden or on a walk. Usually priced at £6.99, we’ve included it completely free as part of the set. You’re paying just £21.95 (the cost of the food and feeder alone) but the full value of the set is £25.89.
Inside, your child will find everything they need to start feeding birds right away: a lightweight feeder made for little hands, our most popular seed blend (chosen for its appeal to small birds), and their very own nature spotting book. It’s a lovely way to encourage more time outside watching, waiting, and spotting their first robin or blue tit.
A bird feeder and a supply of nutritious bird food to fill it with is a brilliant way to teach responsibility and empathy from a young age. This bird feeder set encourages children to go outside daily to put out food. This gives children the opportunity to notice seasonal changes, and spending a little time each day watching the birds as they visit is a brilliant way to encourage an interest in wildlife.
According to a report by the Wildlife Trust, "children experience profound and diverse benefits through regular contact with nature. Contact with the wild improves children’s wellbeing, motivation and confidence." We know that our own sense of wellbeing can be improved by time spent outdoors in nature or just watching the birds from the window, and the same is absolutely true for children. And to quote Sir David Attenborough; "No one will protect what they don't care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced." An understanding of the natural world and the wildlife just outside our windows can increase a child's desire to protect and conserve what they grow to love.
What’s Included
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Little Lantern Hanging Feeder – Lightweight, recycled, and easy for small hands to help with. Designed for small garden birds like robins, blue tits and sparrows.
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1.75kg Seasonal Bird Food – A no-waste, no-grow seed blend packed with sunflower hearts, suet, and peanuts – all the favourites, with none of the filler.
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“Little Moments Outdoors” Spotting Book – A 56-page wildlife book for children, filled with fun facts and tips.
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Beginner’s Guide – A simple quick-start sheet to help children (and grown-ups!) get their feeder set up and spot their first visitors.
Why They’ll Love the Little Birder Set
A brilliant reason to get outside
Watching birds builds patience, observation skills and wonder – and helps children learn about nature from their own windowsill.
A real, working feeder, not a toy
The Little Lantern is the same high-quality feeder adults use, just light and simple enough for children to handle confidently.
A thoughtful gift for bird-loving children
Whether it’s a birthday, Christmas or a screen-free treat, this is a gift that feels fun and useful – with everything included.
Attracts small garden birds
The included food is designed for blue tits, robins, sparrows, wrens and goldfinches – all favourites with younger birdwatchers.
Includes a free nature spotting book
Little Moments Outdoors is packed with child-friendly wildlife facts and activities – and it’s usually £7.95 on its own.
No mess, no waste
Our seasonal blend contains no wheat or fillers, so there’s no risk of weeds or leftovers beneath the feeder.
Plastic-free and eco-conscious
All packaging is recyclable or compostable, and the feeder is made from recycled plastic.
Please note: while the feeder is lightweight and free from small parts, it has not been safety tested for very young children and should be used with adult supervision.
