Top 10 Bird Foods

Not sure which bird food is best for your garden visitors? Our Top 10 Bird Foods list features the most popular and nutritious choices for wild birds. Whether you're feeding robins, blue tits, or blackbirds, or looking for high-energy fat balls, you'll find the best bird food here to keep your garden birds happy and healthy.

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  1. Hi-Energy No Mess Bird Seed Mix
  2. Ultimate Fat Balls - Box of 50
    £14.99
  3. Premium Whole Peanuts for Birds
  4. Dried Mealworms for Birds
  5. Ultimate Peanut Butter for Birds - Bundle of 5
    £11.96 £14.95
  6. Hi-Energy Supreme Bird Seed Mix
  7. National Trust Mealworm Peanut Cake 500ml
    £4.99
  8. National Trust Insect Peanut Cake 300g
    £2.99
  9. Peanut Cake Squares - Bundle of 7
    £18.42 £20.93
  10. Half Coconut Filled with Mealworms & Insects
    £1.99
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Best Bird Food for UK Gardens – How to Help Birds Thrive

Whether you're an experienced birdwatcher or just starting out, choosing the best food for wild birds is key to supporting your local wildlife. Offering a variety of foods ensures different species get the energy and nutrients they need throughout the year.

The Importance of Choosing the Right Bird Food

Wild birds need consistent, high-quality food to survive, especially during cold weather or the breeding season. Nutrient-rich bird food supports feather condition, chick development, and energy levels. Offering a selection of food types helps you attract a wide range of species.

  • Sunflower seeds – Packed with oils and energy for most garden birds.
  • Mealworms – Ideal for robins and blackbirds, especially during nesting.
  • Fat balls – High in suet for energy, perfect for winter feeding.

Top 10 Bird Foods for UK Gardens

  1. Sunflower Hearts – Clean, husk-free and high in energy.
  2. Mealworms – Protein-rich and loved by robins and wrens.
  3. Fat Balls – Easy to serve and packed with calories.
  4. Suet Pellets – A clean alternative to traditional fat blocks.
  5. Peanuts – High in oils; best served in a mesh feeder.
  6. No Grow Seed Mix – Treated to avoid unwanted germination.
  7. High Energy Seed Mix – A blend of premium seeds and grains.
  8. Nyjer Seed – Ideal for goldfinches and siskins.
  9. Kibbled Sunflower – Great for fledglings and softbills.
  10. Robin Food Mix – Fine-textured and insect-rich for ground feeders.

Feeding Birds Seasonally

  • Spring & Summer – Protein-rich foods like mealworms and kibbled seeds support breeding and moulting.
  • Autumn – Use high-energy seeds to help birds prepare for winter.
  • Winter – Fat balls and suet help birds stay warm and energised.

Feeding Responsibly

Keep feeders clean to avoid disease, and provide fresh water all year round. Place feeders in safe, sheltered spots near cover, but away from predators.

Why Buy from CJ Wildlife?

  • Trusted by UK bird lovers for 35+ years
  • Expert-developed blends tailored for robins, tits, blackbirds and more
  • High-quality ingredients with no fillers or dust
  • Fast UK delivery and eco-friendly packaging

Support your local birds with the best bird food available. Explore our full bird food range and bring more life to your garden.