[{"id":243161792705,"handle":"bird-baths","updated_at":"2024-12-02T11:26:28+00:00","published_at":"2021-01-28T09:46:17+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Bird Baths","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHaving an accessible water source in hot and cold weather is vital to a healthy garden environment for wild birds. All bird species need water and adding one or two functional water features, like a birdbath. Will not only help wild birds but quickly attract more cherished feathered friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirds need water for drinking and bathing. Whilst many people put out food for birds, fewer provide a regular supply of clean water. Many seed-eating birds have a dry diet and therefore need to drink more, but water to bath in is equally important. Bathing and preening are essential parts of feather maintenance; baths help remove dirt, loose feathers and other debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA good bird bath has a rough surface so birds can grip it with their claws. Moreover, having shallow sloping sides to approach the water with varying water depths to allow each species to bathe at their preferred depth is ideal. The positioning of the bath is also crucial; birds will only use it if they feel safe. Daily rinsing and refilling the bath helps remove the build-up of dirt and droppings. Birdbaths are the fastest and most straightforward way to add water to your garden bird habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-15T10:23:50+00:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":934,"src":"\/\/wildlifeworldtrade.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/bird_baths_online_900x_5802298e-e2ff-4026-8ef4-3f7e1795c9a2.jpg?v=1613384631"}},{"id":243162087617,"handle":"bird-feeders","updated_at":"2024-12-02T11:25:58+00:00","published_at":"2021-01-28T09:48:42+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Bird Feeders","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe all love to see birds in the garden, and feeding them can be great fun for the whole family. Regular uninterrupted food supplies help wild garden birds supplement their natural diet. We are giving them a better chance of survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirds preferences for the food they will eat and the feeder they will eat from differs by species so, whether it's a seed, peanut or suet feeder. On the ground, window or hanging in a tree. It's crucial to try various foods, feeders and locations to find out which birds like what food. Using this method is also the best way to attract a wide range of different bird species into your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBird safety is a vital factor to consider when using a feeder in your garden. The design process of our feeders has this in mind. Not just protecting the bird but the food and feeder itself from the damage predators, like squirrels, can cause. Good hygiene also helps to ensure a bird's safety. Cleaning your bird feeders regularly, year-round is essential. Firstly, clearing food, so it doesn't rot. Secondly, clearing droppings will help stop the disease from spreading and bacteria growing.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-15T10:30:31+00:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":934,"src":"\/\/wildlifeworldtrade.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/bird_feeders_wildlife_world_900x_7ac23a2d-ff2d-412b-9f93-50ecc78c8987.jpg?v=1613385031"}},{"id":291892658369,"handle":"when-its-gone-its-gone","updated_at":"2024-12-02T11:24:43+00:00","published_at":"2023-01-31T09:33:07+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"When It's Gone, It's Gone","body_html":""}]