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Like bird tables and nesting boxes, wild birds will tend to use your bird feeder more if it is placed closer to hedges and trees; they can be wary of feeders left out in the open. If not enough birds (or none at all) are using your feeder after a few months, try repositioning it around the garden. Also keep an eye on how high up it is and how easy it is for predators - especially cats - to reach.
A good bird feeder should have a mesh design to keep squirrels out, a roof or lid to keep bird feed dry, and a base that birds can land on. Bird feeders will attract many types of wild birds, including blue tits, great tits, coal tits, sparrows, great-spotted woodpecker, nuthatch and many more. They can be placed or hung anywhere from tree branches, bird tables, garden structures, wall brackets or any handy location. Remember to visit the feeder every week and remove any mouldy nuts, as they can poison wild birds.
'Window Feeders' are designed to stick onto the outside of your window, so you can watch the birds feeding from inside. It can also be used normally by screwing it onto a wall, fence or tree. Garden birds may not make use of the window feeder immediately, but given time many species will start to make use of it.
When positioned carefully, bird tables provide a safe and hygienic area for a wide range of wild birds to feed, rest and socialise on. They are ideal for some up-close birdwatching. Try using a variety of bird feed types to attract different types of bird. Maintaining a bird table is very easy: clean away uneaten food every few days, and clean with a sanitizer to protect against bacteria and disease.
More birds are likely to use the bird table if it is situated close to hedges or trees, where they can retreat to for shelter or safety when a predator is around. if it has not been used in about 6 months, try repositioning.
Bird Houses and Nesting Boxes are habitats for birds that offer a secure and dry nesting site for small wild birds. They should be placed high up away from predators - approx. 7 to 10 feet should be high enough - and left to face East or NE/SE. Species to expect in your nest box include blue tits, great tits and coal tits and other cavity nesting small birds.
There is no need to fill the box with nesting materials, as birds will bring their own. If you are using multiple bird houses place them at least 10 metres away from each other. Most of the birds that tend to use bird houses and nesters prefer their home to be placed in a shaded spot, and won't settle in if it's placed in full sun.
Robins are friendly birds and feed on insects, worms and seeds. They become tamer over time and will even eat from your hand once they are comfortable.
These are conservation grade nesting boxes made by the German company Schwegler, and are highly rated by bird conservation groups, woodland managers and wildlife enthusiasts. The porous and breathable material is a mix of wood fibres, clay and concrete, which results in a stable inner temperature and an ideal environment for nesting.
We have a range of these nesting boxes, with some designed for one particular bird species (such as the triple Swift nest box that is specifically designed for Irish buildings) and others which can be used by a variety of species.
Woodcrete nest boxes are meticulously made, with precise entrance hole measurements, predator-deterrent designs, and spacious interiors that accommodate bird activity inside the box. They are durable and weather-resistant enough to last for decades, giving birds the security to return to them year after year.
A lot of bird nesting boxes can end up being dual purpose: they can also be used as a bumble bee nester. Place the nester low down or on the ground in a sheltered area if you want it to be used by bumble bees. A good bumble bee population is massively beneficial for any flower or vegetable garden, as they are the perfect pollinators of plants, flowers and vegetables.
Bumblebees are not aggressive and don't swarm or attack like wasps and bees. They will often nest anywhere they can, from compost heaps, bird boxes and thick grass to random holes. Nests don't live very long and die naturally in a few months, so why not install a permanent structure that bumble bees can return to year after year.
Bumble Bee species known to have taken over bird boxes include: Early bumble bee (Bombus pratorum), Garden bumble bee (Bombus hortorum), Brown-banded carder bee (Bombus pascuorum), Buff-tailed bumble bee (Bombus terrestris), and White-tailed bumble bee (Bombus lucorum).
The size and shape of apples, pears, strawberries, beans, courgettes and much more is largely dependent on good pollination, and the bumblebee is one of the most efficient pollinators out there.