Bullfinch perched on a branch with raindrops in the background

Autumn Essentials

As autumn arrives and natural food supplies decline, garden wildlife needs extra support to prepare for the colder months.

Our Autumn Essentials range gathers trusted favourites from across our collections, helping birds thrive through the season.

  • AUTUMN ESSENTIALS

    Bird Feeding Favourites

    Discover the best bird foods to support garden birds as autumn arrives. From protein-rich seed mixes to high-energy suet, find everything your garden birds need to stay well-fed as the days get shorter and colder.

  • Standard Peanut Kernels; Attract more birds with quality peanut kernels; Woodpeckers love peanut kernels; Keep squirrels off peanuts for birds

    Classic Peanut Kernels

    From £5.90
    From £5.90
  • Ark Robin Friendly Premium bird food

    Ark Robin Friendly Premium

    From £6.35
    From £6.35
  • Ark Suet Balls with Insects; Bowl of Ark Suet Balls; Feeding Ark Suet Balls in the garden

    Ark Suet Balls with Insects

    From £4.75
    From £4.75
  • Ark Hearty Suet Mix

    Ark Hearty™ Suet Mix

    From £6.10
    From £6.10
  • Ark No Mess Feeder Mix for birds
    BEST SELLER

    Ark No Mess Feeder Mix

    From £5.75
    From £5.75
    £0.00

WILDLIFE EXPERT SEAN MCMENEMY

What should i feed birds in Autumn?

As autumn sets in, your garden birds face big changes. Food is scarcer and days are shorter, making reliable feeding more important than ever. Here’s how to make your feeders a lifeline for birds this autumn.

Find out here
  • ARK'S TOP PICKS

    Top cosy homes for birds

    Help your garden birds prepare for winter with a safe, sheltered place to rest and roost. Autumn is the perfect time to add nest boxes and wildlife shelters, giving birds a cosy refuge from cold weather, wind and rain when winter arrives.

  • Giant roost pocket on white background

    Giant Roost Nest Pocket

    £9.95
    £9.95
  • Birds Winter Roost Kit;Birds Winter Roost Kit;Birds Winter Roost Kit
    10% OFF

    Birds Winter Roost Kit

    £18.45
    £18.45
    £20.50
  • Roosting Pouch for Birds; Roosting Nest Pouches; Roosting Nest Pouches; Roosting Nest Pouches

    Roosting Nest Pouches

    £4.25
    £4.25
  • Wooden birdbox by Ark Wildlife attached to a tree trunk
    NEW

    Ark CedarPlus™ Hole Bird Nest Box

    £34.95
    £34.95
  • Three wooden nest boxes of different openings labeled 35mm, 75mm, and 115mm on a white background.
    NEW

    Ark CedarPlus™ Nest Box - Open Fronted

    £32.95
    £32.95
  • Robin and Wren Nest Box

    Apex Robin & Wren Nest Box

    £21.95
    £21.95
  • Apex Blackbird Nest Box; Blackbird nest box with deep cut viewing windows

    Apex Blackbird Nest Box

    £23.95
    £23.95

Bird Guide

Autumn Visitors

Familiar robins, tits, and sparrows are joined by less common visitors, from shy jays and woodpeckers to flocks of winter thrushes. And every so often, something truly magical drops in, like a waxwing. Here’s a guide to some of the special birds you might spot at this time of year, and why they appear.

Learn more here
  • Autumn Weather care

    Wildlife Wellness Picks

    Cooler, wetter weather can leave feeders and feeding areas damp and muddy, making regular cleaning just as important in autumn. Keep your garden birds healthy with our range of products designed to help keep feeding areas clean, fresh and hygienic.

  • Ark Klens reasy to use bird feeder disinfectant

    Ark-Klens Ready To Use

    £7.50
    £7.50
  • bird feeder cleaner hygiene spray for birds
    NEW

    Feeder Fresh™ Cleaning Spray 500ml

    £9.45
    £9.45
  • bird food feeder fresh

    Feeder Fresh 250g

    £10.95
    £10.95
  • Vet-Ark Citrosan for bird baths

    Vet Ark Citrosan

    £7.95
    £7.95
  • Bird Feeder and Table Cleaning Kit; 2 in 1 Bird Table Cleaning Scraper; Ark-Klens Ready to Use; Bird Feeder Cleaning Brush

    Complete Bird Feeder`s Hygiene Kit

    £16.25
    £16.25
    £18.40

Guides to get you through the Autumn Season

A robin in autumn looking for food

What to feed birds in autumn

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Making a Garden Wildlife Friendly in Autumn

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How to Clean Bird Nest Boxes

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What To Feed Hedgehogs?

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How do Birds Keep Warm at Night??

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Female blackbird moulting and looking scruffy

Why Do Birds Moult?

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