Turning my garden into a photography paradise...

[@jeffdavies7717]

I don't have a proper pond in my garden but I do have an upturned dustbin lid which is used regularly by lots of birds. I have to top it up quite a lot. I think your feeding station needs to be a bit closer to the shrubs for the birds to have cover, a perch between the shrub cover and the feeding station is a good idea. When the birds leave the cover they will then stop off on the perch before going to the feeders. Good luck an stick with it.

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊 yes I will definitely be adding more perches next to the feeder soon, so the birds can hop onto those while they wait for the feeder 👍

[@michaelbilbie7104]

Brilliant, I do a lot of garden bird photography too. If you get some plastic lids off drinks bottles and screw them on the back of your horizontal branch out of view of the camera you can put small amounts of feed in to draw the birds in. Also make holes in the side of branches or an upright log stuck in the ground to push peanuts in or suet. Another thing you can try is when youre sitting out to photograph birds temporarily take all the feeders down except perhaps one and then put food in the feeding pots and holes in the branches etc , that way they will search more for food where you want them.. Keep it up, great video

[@JoHeard]

Great advice, thank you 👍

[@jasonpalmer2497]

Well done Jo ❤ I did this about 15 years built a brush wood blind to sit in reflection pool nice branches for the birds to perch on ive all way found a bigger gap from tree to perch to feed . Looking at your lovely garden you could use the ivy stump as a focal point and just change different perches and stump weekly good luck

[@JoHeard]

Yes I really want to make use of those ivy covered stumps 👍 got a lot of plans for additional perches that I am hoping to implement in the next few weeks 😁

[@godfreytanner1557]

Great video Jo, loved the images in the snow, the light is magical. Will look at getting some feeders!

[@JoHeard]

Glad you enjoyed watching 😁

[@TheLiveNature]

Fantastic presentation, very beautiful, I liked your exploration, a subscription from me, keep it up, I wish you success...🎬📸💐✅♻️🌳😉

[@JoHeard]

Thank you very much 😊 glad you enjoyed watching 👍

[@gregorydobson4307]

Great video, another idea you could try which worked for me was to have some small lengths of cut logs in a pile on the ground. Once the old wood lice get to work i see birds coming to feast & if your lucky its a good hiding place for small mammals to hide too.

[@JoHeard]

That's a great idea and we have a load of old loggy bits that aren't any use to use 👍

[@DerekMcGowan]

Hi Jo, love watching your journey into wildlife photography... i used to drill a few holes about 3cm in diameter and 30cm apart into the top of the branch the birds would perch on to get some nice natural looking images.... you could set your camera onto a tripod and pre focus on the perch. Also you could do the same to the wooden fence posts in your garden...anyway good luck and looking forward to your next post 😊

[@JoHeard]

Yes I will definitely be doing that! There have been loads of helpful hints in the comments so I have lots I can add to it 👍

[@DerekMcGowan]

@@JoHeard Yes it's all a bit of trial and error and learning new things.... i've been doing photography over 30 years and still love trying out new things....i've just gone over to a Canon mirrorless camera system as all the equipment is much lighter which has made such a difference! Anyway enjoy watching your bird in the garden 😊

[@JoHeard]

@DerekMcGowan there is always something new to learn whatever you do 👍

[@Froggywentawandering]

Keep the ivy , it's good for blackbirds / redwings and thrushes, Goldcrests also like exploring Ivy for bugs ^_^ Maybe get yourself a pop-up hide ? you can position yourself comfortably then and the birds won't be too bothered about you being nearby :) One suggestion for the moss covered perch is make some small wells in the top - about the same size a tea candle , then you can put seed in them and keeps the feed out of the shot for a more "natural" image..

[@JoHeard]

Once I have found the drill I will definitely be doing that 👍 I got a chair hide for Christmas that I am intending on using in the garden once I have added some more perches 👍

[@GiangNTnet]

Amazing

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊

[@TeeJay18Fir]

May I suggest a small pond with running water, if possible under the bushes and in partial shade, the birds love to bath in shallow pools.

[@f22photography]

Hi Jo ! I like very much your videos. Take into consideration to put the camera on the tripod quite close to the birds and use a remote trigger. In this way you will get some close-ups while they are eating. Looking forward to see the next videos ! Best regards !

[@JoHeard]

Ooo that could be a fun project to try out!

[@rpvfr]

Great to see another video! Ivy is good for sheltering the birds in the winter. I found the best place for a birder feeder is where it is best for you regarding light and where you can hide for the photos. The birds will always come to the food!😀

[@JoHeard]

Awesome, I will see what other perches I can create, probably using some of the sycamore trimmings and try and get them in a good spot 👍

[@rpvfr]

@JoHeard Always good of you to reply. One thing I forgot; I always have a feeder with fat balls, blue tits and long tailed tits love these (especially in my garden) . Also do you get Muntjacs in your garden? I see you are close to a field 😀 Havw a good week!

[@rpvfr]

@JoHeard Very good of you to reply 😀. One thing I forgot to suggest is to have a feeder full of the round fat balls; the Blue tits and long-tailed tits love them in my garden 😀 Also do you get muntjac deer 🦌? I see you are close to farm land 😀 Have a great week!

[@user-markparker]

Great video & you’re doing a great job with the garden. My wife & I retired & moved to a beautiful place in the Cambrian Mountains not far from the Hafod Estate which we adore. Having been here now for just over a year I found my feeders have become busier & busier & keeping them filled has become part of my daily routine which I love. Once you have set up a feeding station it’s imperative you ensure it’s constantly filled & stocked up as over time birds will get used to it & have been known to travel a couple of miles to get to a feeder they know is constantly filled especially in the colder months of winter when finding food is a lot more difficult. If a small bird does fly that distance but the feeder is empty he would have used up a lot of energy for nothing which can sometimes be fatal for a small bird at this time of year. I found putting the feeders close to bushes & trees gave me the best results as it gives them somewhere to escape to if a predator like a Sparrowhawk is close by, it also gives the waiting birds somewhere to perch whilst waiting their turn. Through trial & error I found that at this time of year the birds need high energy foods & I’ve found round here they prefer; sunflower hearts, fatballs & peanuts, I also make my own suet mix which I put in a feeder which includes mealworms, currants / raisins, wild bird seed mix & crushed peanuts which they adore. Regarding perches, try & keep as much space behind them as possible to get those lovely buttery blurry shots. Really sorry for the long email & hope you get as much enjoyment as my wife & I get watching the birds in your garden.

[@JoHeard]

Thank you for your advice! I got a book for Christmas which had loads of information on making your own feed for the birds which I will try out, as well as getting some higher quality food for them like the sunflower hearts 👍

[@user-markparker]

@ They seem to be there favourite & where I am seem to attract a number of different species of birds which to date I have counted 39 different species in my garden. The problem you may get is keeping up with the demand as so many birds once they get to know your feeders will be regular visitors & you might have to start looking for larger feeders to try & minimise the amount of times your filling them. To give you an example, when I first got here I was using the same size feeders as you are currently using but as the feeders became more popular found I was filling them up on some days twice a day! I went online & found a site that sold feeders for high population areas & also spoke to Gigrin Farm & a few nature reserves as noticed they used these larger feeders. Larger feeders mean more food is needed but this can be bought online in large 25kg bags which works out a lot cheaper to buy. I know it sounds like a pain, but the rewards can be amazing. Good luck 👍

[@JoHeard]

That's good to know! I am actually heading to Gigrin Farm today so I can see what they have! 😂

[@user-markparker]

@ Be careful of the snow. If you need the details of the supplier let me know. 👍

[@cerealkiller4248]

I love watching how other people set up their gardens for wildlife. We’re in a similar habitat to you, we have an acre field backing directly onto farmland, so have quite a few visitors to our plot. Our previous house, was a temp 2 bed in the same village, just on the opposite side. We were in it for nearly a year whilst waiting for a suitable larger house to come on the market. I mention that house because the garden was approx 6m x 4m ( 20ft x 12ft ), despite its puny size, the birds regularly on our feeders were amazing, I’d be topping the food up by 1pm, they would clean us out. Don’t be discouraged if your garden is small, put out the right food and the birds will come. For us, white sunflowers hearts are the best, even a Reed Bunting was tempted to dine with us.

[@JoHeard]

Thank you for your encouragement! A few people have mentioned the sunflower hearts so they are on my shopping list 😂

[@jimimber164]

When you get the time add a bird bath. Obviously water for drinking is essential but bathing is also important to maintain feathers. It will be well used in the Spring.

[@JoHeard]

I'll add it to my list 👍

[@davidbennett3745]

Great to see the bullfinch pair, keep as much ivy as possible its one of the best things for wildlife in the garden. Its good for nesting and cover but really good for so many insects in particular hoverflies, it is only an issue on big old trees that might get windthrow, otherwise try and keep as much as you can

[@JoHeard]

Thanks for the info David 👍 hoping the bullfinch will come back again as it was great to see them

[@QuinnyJS]

Great setup and super shots. I have a similar set up in the woods where I live. Along the wooden Perch I have drilled 1" - 2" Spaded Bit holes for the seed/ Nuts all along. Birds love it. Good luck

[@JoHeard]

Nice! When I find the drill I'll definitely be doing that 👍

[@kevinhanley4472]

Bird watching from my large patio doors to the back garden is actually very enjoyable .... I have picked up some birds to add to my life list which would have been very difficult to get otherwise.... looking forward to your future videos and the many birds that visit you ... 👍🐦‍⬛

[@JoHeard]

It's just great seeing all the birds out there ❤️ I have more plans for the rest of the garden as well so stayed tuned for updates 👍

[@benoittissier58]

Well, you can have a look at Darrel Oakden and Jan Wegener’s videos about setting perches. I'm not into wildlife photography, but I do enjoy watching your journey.

[@JoHeard]

Thanks for the tip, I shall go check them out 👍

[@steviebye1]

Really like your video. Possibly get your perch nearer your feeders, or the other way around, as they love somewhere to land to check the area out before going onto the feeder. Also, teasel, thistle and nettles are fantastic for bullfinches and goldfinch. 😊 Edit, love the shot of the f/blackbird.

[@JoHeard]

that blackbird image was my favourite of the day ❤️ so happy with it 👍 I will be added more perches closer to the feeder, and drilling some holes in the long branch to hide food in to help encourage them onto there a bit more 👍

[@doreenhart2732]

Yr video just popped up, really enjoyed it, the images in the snow are beautiful, great light, younhave a new subscriber, looking forward to seeing yr progress, a shallow water pool would be nice, great for the birds and will give you good images, win, win. 😊

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊 yes I have had a bird bath arrive and will be implementing it soon! Going to try snaz it up a bit with some rocks inside and try and get some ivy or moss around the edge to disguise it a bit 🥸

[@AdieJ62]

Another lovely video Jo. Great idea to set up your garden! Perfect time to start, too. Remember that birds will queue for a busy feeder, so perhaps fixing a couple of small branches onto or close to the feeder will allow them to do that. Important also, is to set up your hide as soon as you can, so that the wildlife can get used to seeing it in place. Some crackin' shots in the snow! I do like your photo editing style too. Not too heavy-handed. Keep up the good work! 🙂📷

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊 definitely going to add in some more perches, might try and attach some to the feeder as that has the field/hill as a backdrop which should be nice and blurry in the image 🤞

[@Sw33ty75]

Great video Jo, you could easily make up a natural blind to sit behind from all the branches you've cut down

[@JoHeard]

That's a good idea!

[@Sw33ty75]

@JoHeard it looked as if you had plenty of branches to do it some could be used as perches aswell, depending on how far you wanted to go with a blind but if the old tarp in the garden isn't holed you could make a frame from the top of the blind going into the bank for the tarp to go over so you had a roof whilst sitting behind the blind naturally it all comes down to what & how much material you have laying around but if you can make something up that works & just cost's you a bit of time it's always a win

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Very nice ❄️👍

[@JoHeard]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

@JoHeard 👍

[@Joe-B1]

Plenty of potential there for an amazing paradise Jo and good luck with it...........👍

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊 really looking forward to seeing what I can create in the garden this year.

[@Joe-B1]

@@JoHeard a few bird baths dotted around should draw the birds in as well.

[@jamescarro771]

WOW Looks absolutely stunning. i think small perches look better for most small birds, and a old up right post for the woodpeckers, treecreepers and wrens. Get the feeders really close to the perch then then once their feeding take the feeders away apart from one.

[@JoHeard]

Good call of the perch size, I'd love it if a woodpecker turned up one day, need to find a log to bring home for that one though 😂

[@jamescarro771]

@JoHeard drill small holes in it and push peanuts in the holes your soon have one 👍

[@timmy20135]

Wow that snow certainly came in quick

[@christiansteinbauer]

Your videos are very good. Greetings from Austria! Filming or photographing birds is a big challenge. Filming or photographing birds is a big challenge. I always film or photograph without AF because the AF doesn't see what I want. :)👍

[@JoHeard]

Hello and welcome to the community 😁 glad you enjoyed watching the video 👍

[@ps4893]

I see great potential here, especially with Sunlight Hill as a stunning backdrop. One crucial step is to use the right bird feed-specifically, sunflower hearts. While the inexpensive feed you’re currently using may last longer, it won’t attract as much activity around the feeders. regards Phil

[@JoHeard]

I'll add sunflower hearts to my shopping list 👍

[@peterrichards2896]

I would say keep the Ivy, I have quite a bit around one particular tree and I thought of cutting it all out but when observing the birds I noticed that it attracts a lot of birds especially during the winter months, I have Goldcrests, Blackcaps, Blackbirds etc... plus, all the small garden birds use it to hide in during a Sparrow hawk attack ~ looking forward to more videos of the garden, it's great to sit in a hide and photograph all what's going on

[@JoHeard]

I think the general consensus from the comments is that the ivy isn't a problem so it will be staying 👍 it may be that I trim a little bit out and try and relocate it elsewhere in the garden to fancy up some areas there. Quite jealous of your goldcrests!

[@DaveSandell-w6r]

Brilliant Jo well done looking good put some cut up apples on the ground for blackbird and thrushes if you can get a chair hide then you can move it around the garden to get different angles look forward to seeing next video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@JoHeard]

Good plan, I did get a chair hide for Christmas but wanted to just kick things off in this video first, then I can deploy it when I've a few more perches 👍

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

Great work Jo and think in time you’ll get some interesting stuff. Maybe consider putting in some more vertical perches to the chance of raptors. Check out YT videos by Darrell Oakden, Mike Phelps and Dan Wills for setting up photography perches etc. 😃👍

[@JoHeard]

I'll definitely go and check them out 👍

[@robertbrown6060]

I have a much more urban garden than yours but have counted 57 separate species thus far. As well as a feeding station I’ve planted cotoneaster for berries and mahonia for berries and nectar from flowers that birds also feed on. And I leave holly for cover and berries unless it really gets out of hand. Your garden has a lot of potential I think.

[@JoHeard]

Thank you for the tips, I have a lot of plans for it and there have been some great suggestions in the comments that I can implement 👍

[@davemartin5097]

Keep the Ivy. The Ivy I have has birds nesting in it. Birds roosting in it and birds use it for cover. Hope this helps.

[@JoHeard]

Thanks for the info, the general consensus is to keep the ivy so I am not going to touch it, other than. To maybe try and transplant it elsewhere in the garden 👍

[@simeonbennettphotography]

Great video 👍big fan of your channel ❤nice bird feeding setup 👍excellent snowy bird photos 😊

[@JoHeard]

Thank you Simeon 😊 so happy with the snowy shots, think my favourite was the blackbird right near the end 👍

[@Richcovephoto]

Nice vid Jo. Already some early success. I look forward to seeing the future development and the increase in bird life to your garden. Great work so far. 😊

[@JoHeard]

Thank you,I've already got an idea of what to add next 👍

[@Richcovephoto]

@@JoHeardlook forward to seeing it.. 👍🏻

[@malcolmnicholson864]

Enjoyed watching your video We used sunflower hearts they tend to attract lot's of different Finches.

[@JoHeard]

Yes a lot of people have said that sunflower hearts are much more attractive to the birds 👍

[@buzzingaboutbuzzards7566]

Brilliant Jo start of great things ahead with your wee feeding station thinking out the box with the perches 👍 some wee feeding pots around the garden in your favourite location loved the video 👏👏

[@JoHeard]

Ooo that's a good idea 💡 👍

[@TrevorMayes]

Hi Jo, Personally I would have half apples on the floor, your wild bird seed try and get wheat free as some small birds just chuck it on the ground and that could attract rats. White hearts in feeder especially for Goldfinches, a descent size log not that high to sprinkle some seed on as I find my Dunno is feed off there but not on seed tray. Next thing I want to do is the long perch what you’ve done especially with the moss. Anyway that’s it and look forward to your next video, keep up the good work, Trevor👍

[@JoHeard]

I'll definitely look for some with no wheat, definitely don't want any rats turning up! Going to try and find some thicker logs for on the ground and attach some more smaller perches around the place 👍

[@deniscameron-ld7xw]

Enjoyed this. thanks for sharing.

[@JoHeard]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@marianpayne1194]

Another great video Jo. You are going to have a great set up there. 😊

[@JoHeard]

Thanks Marian 😄

[@wildbritainfilms]

I'm a little surprised at the "trim the ivy" comments. In my book you can't have too much ivy. It doesn't harm the trees it is on and any sail effect only affects weak trees that might well need culling anyway. The benefit to (a huge variety of) wildlife cannot be underestimated. It helps the smallest members of the foodchain with associated benefits further up. All those birds you are trying to attract will thank you if you leave it, so please don't remove it. Oh, and YES, stick in a pond as someone else suggested. Great new video - I look forward to seeing your progress from over here in Pembrokeshire! 🙂

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊

[@Nicktgrief]

Ivy doesn't harm a healthy tree what it does however, is create a huge 'wind sail' and for shallower rooted species it can cause them to fall. Personally I would plant some ( or take cuttings) somewhere else Over wooden posts (an 8' fencepost in a 2ft post socket ) and take it off your trees.

[@JoHeard]

That's a good point, I think I'll try and remove some of it, just as there is so much there and attempt to replant the ivy elsewhere 👍

[@simp99bird]

My wife placed a feeding station where she could observe from the house and there are bushes just behind that the birds like to hide in so in that respect it is very successful. Unfortunately I find the area too dark to photograph without using a ridiculously high ISO so I would recommend you place your feeding station where you have good light.

[@JoHeard]

I think where it is now is pretty good for light, I will be adding more perches to the set up that will hopefully encourage them to perch on them rather than in the hawthorn 👍

[@RolandRigsby]

Another great video. I think you should put a stream and a pound as the birds will like it.

[@craigmitchell905]

very nice and what fun, i do a bit of that in my yard too...peace

[@JoHeard]

It's a very nice way to spend time outside, I just love watching all the birds and getting some good photos is a bonus 👍

[@kennethshennan9897]

That was really nice to watch, your putting in the effort and you will most certainly benefit from this effort. How nice it will look in the summer, you had some lovely images of the little birds and this year you will get many more.

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊 I have a lot of plans in my head which will hopefully turn out well this year 😂

[@andrewreardon9400]

How good is that. love it.

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😁

[@satcat]

Nice one again Jo..looking good. Happy New Year to you an all your Family.x

[@JoHeard]

Thanks Den 😊 hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year also 🥳

[@JohnWest-z3z]

Hi Jo, nice video! You are lucky to be our in the countryside. Try watching Mark Carwadines (BBC) video on photographing garden birds. You gotta control those little guys and get them to go where you want them to go. Think you have a north facing garden that also slopes down north to south so getting the birds into some sunlight is going to be a challenge. I think the hill in the distance would make a good background? 😊

[@JoHeard]

I'll make sure to check him out 👍 the sun isn't too much of an issue at the moment as it's so far away from the garden that the background is still mostly in shade, I'll have to get creative when the trees are in full leaf as they shade the garden a bit but the background is in full light (at least in the corners by both big trees) but that is something I can work on then and get back to you all with 😂

[@honorw4125]

Interesting to see your ideas. Consider that any feeder you place in your garden needs to take into account predators. Small birds need protection very near where they feed. Underneath or very close by put some tangled stems/branches/bracken so that small birds can get in but raptors cannot. The safer small birds feel the more will come. Do you want to attract ground feeders such as blackbirds, thrushes, Chaffinch, Dunnocks they need an open space near to somewhere they can quickly hide from predators. Water is a must, a bird bath or a shallow reflection pool or go all out and put a small pond in, I have a shallow 4 x 4 foot plastic tray that I sunk into the ground and birds love to bath in it including a Tawny Owl. Suet is a Long tailed tit magnet, they absolutely love it. Chopped peanuts or sunflower hearts are better for smaller birds Bluetit, Great tit, Coal tit, Bullfinch, Greenfinch. If you want to try and attract Woodpecker try holes in your upright branches and fill with suet or peanuts they'll like that and its more natural for photography. A great start 👍 so keep it going and enjoy, I'm along for your journey.

[@JoHeard]

Thank you for all these suggestions, got a suet feeder and sunflower hearts on the shopping list as they've been mentioned a few times. Going to try and find a larger log that I can sink into the ground for a wood pecker and will make sure I add in some cover for the birds 👍

[@abelfernandez5648]

Muy buenas Jo, en primer lugar felicitarte el año y en segundo lugar animarte para que sigas con el proyecto del jardín que sin lugar a dudas tiene mucho potencial. Si me permites te voy a dar unos pequeños consejos para empezar. Lo primero escoger unos buenos fondos sin distracciones acompañado de una buena dirección de la luz. En cuanto al comedero, una pequeña mesa que puedes fabricar con madera que tengas por ahí sin usar. Medio metro (50 cm) de largo por 30cm más o menos de ancho. En ella vamos a cubrirla de alguna piedra con musgo o trozo de madera y el resto con musgo, hojas etc-. Puedes poner un par de ramas pequeñas bonitas como posaderos en los extremos y la comida la depositas oculta entre el musgo o entre algún tronco hueco que coloques en el escenario, Hay unas bolsas de comida para pájaros insectívoros en pajarerías y también te darán muy buen resultado los tenébrios. Como veo que por el fondo tienes algo de bosque no estaría de más colocar un tronco no muy grueso y de algo más de dos metros de largo, como el que colocaste a lo largo de posadero. Lo colocas algo separado del comedero, le practicas unos pequeños agujeros laterales que puedes rellenar de avellanas o manteca de cerdo por si por la zona tienes algún picapinos. Lo último colocar el hide a una distancia adecuada tres o cuatro metros suficiente y el resto esperar a que los pájaros se vayan acostumbrando. Un último consejo, cuando lo tengas todo preparado y te metas en el hide a fotografiar retira los comederos colgados y tan solo ceba en la mesa, cuando termines lo vuelves a colocar para que no les falte comida. Un saludo y espero que estos pequeños consejos te puedan ayudar.

[@JoHeard]

That's is some brilliant advice and ideas for me to try out 👍 I like the idea of it being on a table rather than all over the grass as well. I didn't think about removing the feeders for when I am photographing, but that makes sense to encourage them onto the sets I make 👍

[@sggphotography]

What a super video, where did you get your seat pad from please ?

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😁 this is the seat pad: highlander-outdoor.com/products/folding-outdoor-seat?variant=44072527528220

[@afseale]

Cool video…..what’s the folding “chair” your using? Any other recommendations as I’m looking for lightweight.

[@JoHeard]

It's brilliant it's this: highlander-outdoor.com/products/folding-outdoor-seat?variant=44072527528220

[@afseale]

@@JoHeardcheers!

[@cgriggsiv]

Nice little video young lady but I have a couple of questions Question one before you started when you were talking about the Sun on how you get shade and where it's at and stuff and how many hours and at you get have you made a sun chart and a diagram of exactly where the Sun is where it comes up at and where does it set at for at least the first 6 months of your home I don't know when you purchased it I don't know how long you've had it but it's just a common thing that I do even in my apartment and then after I figured all of that out then I can go ahead and put seed down or or other stuff for the animals and whatnot so I have a better understanding of where is the sun at where is my moon at where does it rise where does it set exact spots for a whole year so I can optimize my viewing of birds and animals

[@Tibrus74]

Excellente this vidéo, I love it. And I do the same in my garden. One small regret, you speak to fast for me. And because I'm french, it's sometime difficult to understand what you are saying. But I'm going to see your other vidéo now 😁

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊

[@bittired7159]

Nice vlog Jo. My tips for feeders is sunflower hearts for finches. Mine has Goldfinches queuing up some days. Also I’ve found the Long Tail tits seem to like the Peckish brand of suet nuggets.

[@JoHeard]

oooo that's really helpful! I have a load of suit balls but not the feeder yet, but will look at getting the sunflower hearts also 👍

[@GabePerlPhotography]

❤👌👌👌👌👌

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊

[@blisteringbooks2428]

Ensure plenty of perches are around feeders, choose good perches are prune around then so you don't get sticks in front of birds, or clutter behind. If you push copper pipe into the ground you can change to stick if you need to, even find one with lichen. Did I send to a link to my latest small bird video, it may give you ideas, tricky as no one has made a comment yet, being barely visible it takes an age. kzbin.info/www/bejne/npmuqqRohs9sabM

[@JoHeard]

Awesome I'll check it out 👍

[@jimimber164]

I would say remove quite a lot of the Ivy. For me, it spoils the look of the trees.

[@kemalkurtuldu7074]

[@JoHeard]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@HezuFoto]

Get rid of those ugly blue tarp remains as soon as possible! Those look awful. And I think those peanut feeders might become slightly more popular if you first slightly crush the nuts.

[@JoHeard]

I will be moving and fancying up that area of the garden next 👍