great tit flying into a nest box with food

Spring Essentials

In spring, longer days and warmer weather bring new challenges for garden birds as they enter the busy breeding season. Natural food supplies can still be unpredictable, and parent birds need extra energy to feed growing chicks. Keeping feeders stocked with nutritious food helps support healthy birds and gives young fledglings the best possible start.

  • Spring Essentials

    Bird Feeding Favourites

    Discover the best spring bird foods for nesting birds and healthy chicks. Find everything your garden birds need, from protein-rich seed mixes to high-energy suet!

  • Ark Summer Support Mix

    Ark Summer Support Mix

    From £6.60
    From £6.60
  • 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 No Mess Feeder Mix for birds
    BEST SELLER

    Ark No Mess Feeder Mix

    From £5.75
    From £5.75
    £0.00
  • Dried Mealworms; Dried Mealworms; Starlings feeding on Dried Mealworms

    Dried Mealworms

    From £4.25
    From £4.25
  • Ark Hearty Mealworm Mix; A chaffinch enjoying Ark Hearty Mealworm Mix from an Onxy Seed Feeder; Ark Hearty Mealworm Mix being enjoyed by a Coal Tit, from an Onxy Seed Feeder

    Ark Hearty™ Mealworm Mix

    From £6.35
    From £6.35
  • Ark Hearty Suet Mix

    Ark Hearty™ Suet Mix

    From £6.10
    From £6.10
  • Blue tit eating suet from coconut

    Coconut Bird Feeder - Suet with Mealworms

    From £14.50
    From £14.50
  • Ark Insect Suet Pellets; Ark Insect Suet Pellets being enjoyed by a Robin; Ark Insect Suet Pellets enjoyed by this Blackbird

    Ark Insect Suet Pellets

    From £5.20
    From £5.20
  • Premium Sunflower Hearts; Premium Sunflower Hearts; Blue Tit sunflower Seeds; Blue tit and nuthatch on sunflower hearts
    BEST SELLER

    Premium Sunflower Hearts

    From £5.50
    From £5.50

Ark's Expert Guides

What to Feed Garden Birds in Spring

This time of year presents unique feeding challenges for birds and opportunities for garden bird lovers. By providing the right food, you can support birds through this critical period while enjoying the wonderful spectacle of nature up close.

Read the Blog Here
  • Ark Summer Support Mix

    Ark Summer Support Mix

    From £6.60
    From £6.60
  • Apex Blackbird Nest Box; Blackbird nest box with deep cut viewing windows

    Apex Blackbird Nest Box

    £23.95
    £23.95
  • Small Raisins and Sultanas; Black bird feeding on Small Raisins and Sultanas

    Raisins

    From £4.75
    From £4.75
  • Woodlook Ground Feeder Tray

    Woodlook Ground Feeder Tray

    £39.95
    £39.95
  • Ark Ground and Table Mix

    Ark Ground & Table Mix

    From £5.90
    From £5.90
  • ground feeder cage

    Ground Feeder Cage

    From £35.95
    From £35.95
  • ground feeder for birds with seed on

    Ground Feeder for Birds

    £17.95
    £17.95
  • Dried Mealworms; Dried Mealworms; Starlings feeding on Dried Mealworms

    Dried Mealworms

    From £4.25
    From £4.25
  • Ark Cedar Robin & Blackbird Nest Box

    Ark Wood Bird Nest Box - Open Fronted

    £18.95
    £18.95
  • ground bird cage for feeding

    Ground Feeder Haven

    £34.95
    £34.95
  • Ark Hearty Mealworm Mix; A chaffinch enjoying Ark Hearty Mealworm Mix from an Onxy Seed Feeder; Ark Hearty Mealworm Mix being enjoyed by a Coal Tit, from an Onxy Seed Feeder

    Ark Hearty™ Mealworm Mix

    From £6.35
    From £6.35
  • Robin eating from a Compact Ground Feeding Tray; Blackbird eating from a Compact Ground Feeding Tray

    Compact Ground Feeding Tray

    £6.25
    £6.25

Ark's Expert Guides

How to Help Hedgehogs in Spring

All over the UK, hedgehogs are waking from hibernation and starting their search for food and water. Discover simple ways you can help them through the busy spring months in our guest blog by Jo Bisley, founder of Wild Hogs.

Learn More Here
  • OTHER WILDLIFE

    Food For ALL!

    Spring is a busy and challenging time for all our garden visitors, foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs, and countless hidden creatures as they forage for food and care for their young. A little support goes a long way: fresh water, nutritious food, and safe, sheltered spots will help them thrive.

  • Ark Hedgehog Food Original
    BEST SELLER

    Ark Hedgehog Food Original

    From £6.25
    From £6.25
  • Ark Squirrel Whole Nut; Ark Squirrel Whole Nut; Ark Squirrel Whole Nut; Ark Squirrel Whole Nut

    Ark Squirrel Whole Nut

    From £7.70
    From £7.70
  • Clear glass bowl filled with fox food on a white background
    NEW

    Ark Fox Food

    From £8.00
    From £8.00
  • Ark Squirrel Food; Ark Squirrel Food; Ark Squirrel Food; Ark Squirrel Food

    Ark Squirrel Food

    From £7.20
    From £7.20
  • Ark Badger Food; Badger coming to dinner; Badgers eating food
    Fortified with Calcium

    Ark Badger Food

    From £6.25
    From £6.25
  • Duck and Swan Floating Food

    Ark Duck & Swan Floating Food

    From £5.65
    From £5.65
  • Monkey Nuts

    Peanuts In Shell

    From £7.20
    From £7.20
  • Hazelnuts In Shell

    Hazelnuts In Shell for Squirrels

    From £12.90
    From £12.90
  • Fallow deer antler cut chews

    Natural Fallow Deer Antler

    From £14.95
    From £14.95
  • Natural Wildlife Pond Food

    Ark Wildlife Pond Food

    From £4.85
    From £4.85

Guides to get you through the Spring Season

Guide to Feeding Blackbirds

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How to Clean Bird Feeders

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Parakeet-Proof Bird Feeders

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How to Attract Hedgehogs

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Siting Nest Boxes - Expert Guide

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How to Feed Birds Responsibly

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