Expert Wild Bird Feeding Tips

Thursday, 17th December 2015 Haith's have been supporting the BTO (British Trust for Ornithology) and we're now over the moon to hear how much has been raised... The count's in and the...

It's Stir up Sunday, get your apron on! Take a look what creations the Haith's team have been making this year. Last year we created lots of delightful homemade suet...

On Sunday the 22nd November it’s tradition to ‘stir up’ the ingredients for a Christmas pudding - the premise being that, families gather together in the kitchen and make a...

Bill Oddie has been quoted as saying our British Dormouse is his favourite animal. Vulnerable and rare are two words that describe this cute favourite, although efforts are now focusing...

"There are too many wild bird foods on the market, how do I know which one to choose? Help!" This is a question I am often asked when I am...

Not seeing any birds? Discover here the scrumptious foods we suggest to see new faces on your bird feeders. You may have noticed lately that many of your garden birds...

Wednesday, 5th August 2015 Summer is turning out to be a season of watershed moments, isn’t it? First it was Pope Francis’s Encyclical Letter, The Holy See – calling for action on...

According to the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Living Planet Report - a report that measures population trends in thousands of vertebrate species - “vertebrate species populations across the globe are,...

Buying direct from a manufacturer who cleans, blends, weighs and despatches all from under one hi-tech roof helps save the environment's natural resources and can save you money too... 

Animal experts from the UK and Ireland’s leading zoos and aquariums gathered for a prestigious awards ceremony last night (Wednesday June 10). You can buy award-winning bird food direct from...

As April draws to a close, we’re presented with a brief opportunity to take a breath and reflect on what an exciting month it is in the wildlife calendar... Resident Blackbirds and Robins have...

Swallows have dark blue backs, red throats, pale under parts and long tail streamers. Here is a guide to understand the mind of a swallow.April is awash with firsts: first...

As temperatures rise, so does the volume of bird song, particularly evident during the early stages of spring. This time presents an optimal opportunity to familiarise oneself with bird song,...

Well, for a start that depends on what latitude you live at. As far as Britain is concerned, the first signs of spring can be immediately in the New Year...

It is in spring that we realise that robins certainly haven’t exhausted themselves by singing day and night throughout the winter. If anything, they have been saving themselves for a...

Did you know-or possibly remember- that “Springwatch” began life as “Wild In your Garden?” This was –as I explained to the viewers on the first broadcast- not entirely accurate... “Welcome,...

Alone at last, the couple turn into contortionists! A pair of Robins don’t so much dance as strike poses, often involving bending their bodies into yoga like positions. It is...

Birds sing for various reasons, primarily driven by territorial assertion and mating. Male birds utilise their songs as a means of delineating and defending their territories from other males, effectively...

I would honestly say that the most productive and the least threatened habitat in Britain are gardens. Every garden –no matter how small - has the potential to be a...

“With so many different bird feeding stations available on the market, how do I know I’ve selected the best one for my garden?” Bird feeding stations come in all shapes and...

We call them “garden birds” but they’re “wild birds” in search of food and shelter, aren’t they? This of course is true: garden birds are wild birds and many of...

Monday, 9th March 2015 Bird feeders come in all shapes and sizes – here’s how to select one in five simple steps… Selecting the most appropriate bird feeder for your garden birds...

Selecting the right nest box for your garden can greatly enhance the avian habitat and provide endless delight as you witness birds making it their home. In the absence of...

In the UK, the term ‘bird food’ covers all manners of seeds and feeds - whatever the quality! The term has become the generic catch-all category for anything that can...

Tuesday, 30th December 2014 Rumour has it that this year could see temperatures drop to below average. Could a much colder winter than last year be just around the corner?...

The environment and the birds are now safer with Haith’s. Read this blog to find out why... Three months ago, we decided to cut our landfill drastically and recycle as...

Monday, 10th November 2014 Things that sting aren't generally welcome - so why do bees matter so much to us? And could the Government's new pollinator strategy be the good news bees...

View this blog to see why birds are split into three different types of categories and why... Broadly speaking birds fit into three categories. The ones that are here all...

Chris Packham - naturalist, nature photographer, television presenter and author sings the merits of feeding [Haith’s®] Huskfree Advance™ and Softfood™ as 100% edible, clean and nutritious wild bird food and...

Tuesday, 9th September 2014 There’s nothing black and white about the Badger cull - apart from the iconic (worm hoovering) snout of a Badger that is - but do we...

Friday, 29th August 2014 Bill Oddie explores the importance of wildlife and how easy it is to get involved. I once made the mistake of asking Bill Oddie to write an A5...

Apart from the obvious flight surface feathers provide for birds, do they serve any other purpose? I suppose the first thing they do is help us define any living animal...

At Haith's we offer a huge selection of bird feeders and bird food including peanuts, mealworms and bird seed mixes from the award winning wild bird food. The simple-and reassuring-fact...

  Earlier this month, Bill was invited to deliver the keynote speech during his visit to the “UK’s fastest growing and most innovative wildlife attraction” – Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP)....

A very wet and miserable afternoon on the train station in Newark could have dampened our spirits but with hats, pens, badges and cameras we set off to spread the...

I am sure we all consider it a privilege and a pleasure when we put food out in the garden and are able to watch the birds arrive, sample the...

People often talk about “their” birds. “My Robins have been coming back for ten years now”. “My Blackbirds are here again”. But are these really the same individuals that keep...

Mealworms provide essential protein and moisture for garden birds to feed themselves and their young. Read here why; Mealworms. Yes, I know they look like shiny maggots, but they are...

British Bird Food Direct from Haith's and British Farmers: With local sourcing a key ingredient of any (good) bird food manufacturer, we're pleased to say that our Great & British...

Mrs Downing from Yorkshire finally let us see her very own fat ball production line, which is inspected daily by her dog Harvey. This is what we found... We asked...

I like to think of the birds in my garden as every bit as important as the flowers and plants. They all need regular watering! Always leave a bowl out...

Welcome to Haith’s - the bird food specialist since 1937. Select from the UK’s most comprehensive and expertly blended range of bird food. Backed with a 100% satisfaction money-back guarantee,...

Bill Oddie’s Top 10 winter bird feeding tips and insights Thursday, 2nd January 2014 Read here for Bill Oddie’s Top 10 winter bird feeding tips and insights. “Welcome to winter,”...

Feed the birds, tuppence a bag.” So sang Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins”. It sounds cheap, but maybe it was only a little bag. And I wonder what was in...

Haith’s – The Bird Food Specialist Since 1937, have put together Olympeck! Bird Breakfast. View this blog to find out more... Haith’s know a thing or two about birds and...

View this blog to discover how wild birds make their own nests. Unless someone kindly puts out a nest box.. That’s something I’ve (Simon King - Haith’s) often wondered. I’m...

Haith's Premium Quality Peanuts for Wildlife are clean, safe and full of energy. Haith's® Premium Peanuts are of the finest quality peanuts for garden birds & wildlife. Haith's peanuts are rich in...

Avian Pox and wild birds by Professor John E Cooper DTVM, FRCPath, FSB,CBiol, FRCVS - Customers of Haith’s, in common with many other members of the public, will have heard...

Fresh water for garden birds is essential for hydration, but water also helps them to select their preferred foods. Read this blog to find out why. The two main reasons...

No, I’m not suggesting putting the birds to work (although I do sometimes feel Robins could spend less time posing on garden spades and more time digging with them.) I...