Small Bird Feeders

Small bird feeders are perfect for tiny garden visitors like finches and blue tits. With various ports and perch sizes, they offer safe access for the littlest birds. Easy to set up and maintain, these compact feeders are a simple way to support local birds and boost garden wildlife.

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  • Adjustable Robin Feeder

    Adjustable Robin Feeder

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    • Adjustable: the sliding dome allows lower positions to deter larger birds
    • Convenient: drainage holes to prevent waterlogged seeds
    • Protective: tough polycarbonate dome to protect smaller birds and food
  • Squirrel Buster Mini Seed Feeder

    Squirrel Buster Mini Seed Feeder

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    • Lifetime guarantee: a tough, reliable feeder with a chew proof design
    • Protective: 100% effective in shutting squirrels and larger birds out
    • Practical: easy to clean with a ventilation system to keep seeds fresh
  • Little Lantern Seed Feeder

    Little Lantern Seed Feeder

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    • Safe space: gives timid, small birds the chance to feed
    • Easy to use: twist top refill lid and removable base for cleaning
    • All-weather: rain resistant with overhanging lid
  • My Favourites Seed Feeder

    My Favourites Seed Feeder

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    • Small bird friendly: perfect for small birds that cling to feed
    • Practical: easy to open, fill, clean and hang in your garden
    • High-quality: made of tough polycarbonate that won’t crack or discolour
  • Leto Bird Seed Feeder

    Leto Bird Seed Feeder

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    • Intelligent: stops squirrels, rats & large birds stealing food
    • Convenient: large capacity tube requires less refilling
    • Neat: perfect for small garden birds without need for large cages or baffles
  • Clingers Only Bird Feeding Pack

    Clingers Only Bird Feeding Pack

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    £35.35
    • Perfect Starter Pack: Everything you need to attract small birds to your garden
    • Includes: Feeders and food suitable for a multitude of tits, and other clinging birds
    • Supportive: Allows small birds to feed in peace, without marauding large & greedy birds

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Small bird feeders give the smaller species of birds that call your garden home a dedicated source of food and nutrition. Whilst it’s great to have feeder options that can cater to multiple species, smaller birds can sometimes lose out to more competitive species. By having a small bird feeder in your garden, you can ensure that these small but beautiful birds continue to thrive.

A dedicated space

Designed with our tiny feathered friends in mind, small bird feeders have smaller port and perch sizes that make it easier for them to access food, whilst discouraging larger, more dominant species. These feeders are a great option for wildlife favourites like blue tits and finches, providing an easily accessible food supply all year round.

Small bird feeders with Ark Wildlife

We always want to encourage even the smallest of garden inhabitants to grow and thrive in your garden. Made with durable, long-lasting materials, these compact feeders are easy to set up and maintain, helping you to welcome small feathered friends to your garden year after year.

Small bird species

By having a dedicated space for small birds in your garden, you can expect to welcome a variety of species. Robins, finches and blue tits will all benefit from having smaller feed stations available that are protected from the elements and safe from larger competition like woodpeckers, magpies and pigeons.

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How do I feed only the small birds?

A guardian cage around the feeder can help restrict access to larger birds and squirrels while allowing smaller garden birds to feed. Models with a mesh of around 25mm are designed to allow species such as blue tits, coal tits, sparrows and finches to pass through, while larger birds such as wood pigeons, magpies and jackdaws are excluded. Position the feeder away from fences, branches and other structures that larger birds or squirrels could use to reach it.

Won't the big birds just eat what falls?

Yes, larger birds may feed on food that falls beneath a caged feeder, and this is not necessarily a problem. Wood pigeons and jackdaws can naturally feed at ground level, allowing smaller birds to use the protected feeder above. If you want to reduce spillage, a base tray can catch some of the food before it reaches the ground. Sunflower hearts can also help reduce mess because they have no husks and produce less waste than many mixed seeds.

Which foods suit small birds best?

Sunflower hearts are a versatile choice for feeding small garden birds, as they are rich in oil and enjoyed by a wide range of species. Niger seed can be particularly attractive to goldfinches, while peanut granules and suet pellets are suitable for species such as tits, robins and dunnocks. Husk-free foods such as sunflower hearts can also help reduce mess beneath feeders.

Small birds still aren't coming. What's wrong?

If small birds are not using your feeder, its position may be making it difficult for them to approach safely. Many small garden birds prefer to move between nearby cover and feeding areas rather than cross large areas of open ground. Positioning the feeder within a couple of metres of a hedge, shrub or suitable tree can provide a nearby place to shelter before and after feeding. Give birds time to discover the feeder, particularly if it is new to your garden.

Do small birds need a smaller feeder, or just a caged one?

Small birds do not necessarily need a smaller feeder, but choosing a capacity that matches the number of birds visiting your garden can help keep food fresher. A large feeder in a quiet garden may leave seed sitting for longer, particularly during wet weather, increasing the risk of damp or spoiled food. A smaller feeder can be easier to keep clean and refill regularly. If larger birds are a concern, a caged feeder can be used alongside the right-sized feeder to restrict access.

Will a caged feeder keep starlings out too?

A standard caged feeder may not reliably exclude starlings, as adult starlings can sometimes access feeders through wider mesh due to their slender necks and long beaks. Using a smaller mesh size can restrict their access, but this may also prevent larger desirable garden birds from reaching the food. There is therefore a balance between excluding larger birds and allowing the species you want to attract. Check the mesh dimensions carefully before choosing a caged feeder, as the spacing cannot usually be changed afterwards.

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