What to Feed Garden Birds in Autumn:
A UK Guide to Wild Bird Food

OCTOBER 14, 2026

Autumn is a fantastic time for birdwatching in the UK. As the leaves turn golden and the weather cools, gardens become wonderful places to spot familiar favourites, watch seasonal visitors and discover new species. From robins and blue tits to blackbirds and finches, there’s plenty to look out for right on your doorstep. It’s also the perfect time to enjoy your garden wildlife, get your bird feeders ready for winter and explore the best wild bird food for your feathered visitors.

Why Is Autumn a Great Time for Garden Birdwatching?

October brings plenty of activity to our gardens. Some birds are migrating, while others arrive in the UK for the colder months. Our resident garden birds are busy exploring their surroundings and searching for natural food, including berries, insects and seeds. As trees lose their leaves, it can become easier to spot birds moving between branches and hedgerows. Whether you’re a keen birdwatcher or simply enjoy seeing wildlife outside your window, autumn is a brilliant time to discover which birds visit your garden.

Fascinating Facts About British Garden Birds

The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch brings people across the UK together to record the birds they see and helps monitor changes in garden bird populations. House sparrows have experienced significant long-term declines, highlighting the importance of looking after the wildlife around us. Robins continue singing through autumn and winter to defend their territories, blue tits are known for their acrobatic feeding habits, and blackbirds can often be spotted searching lawns for worms. Keep watching and you might soon recognise your regular visitors by their calls, colours and behaviour.

How to Make Your Garden a Haven for Birds

You don’t need a large garden to attract wildlife. Providing fresh water, planting bird-friendly shrubs and keeping your outdoor space welcoming can all help encourage garden visitors. Clean bird feeders regularly and position them somewhere you can easily watch the action. Autumn is also a great time to check your feeding equipment and plan how you’ll provide suitable food as the colder months approach. With the right setup, your garden could become a favourite stop for a variety of British garden birds.

Get Ready for the Winter Bird Feeding Season

As winter approaches, having a good selection of wild bird food ready makes it easy to welcome visiting birds to your garden. Wild bird seed, peanuts and hazelnuts are popular choices, each offering something different for your feathered visitors. Keep your feeders clean, store bird food in a cool, dry place and offer suitable quantities. A little preparation now means you’ll be ready to enjoy more garden birdwatching throughout the colder months.

Discover our New Red Squirrel Premium Wild Bird Feed Range

We’re excited to have recently launched our new wild bird feed range, created for those who want to give their garden visitors quality food. As a brand dedicated to high-quality, nutritious wild bird feed, we carefully select ingredients for our premium blends to provide variety and nourishment for a range of garden bird species.


Our premium wild bird seed blends are made without fillers or artificial additives, keeping the focus on carefully selected ingredients in every handful. Whether you’re looking for sunflower hearts, premium peanuts, hazelnuts or no mess wild bird seed, our range offers plenty of choice for your garden. It’s an ideal time to discover your favourites and get prepared for the winter bird feeding season.

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Autumn is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy birdwatching, discover more about British garden birds and make your outdoor space even more welcoming for wildlife. 

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