Wild Bird Seed

Bird seed is a popular way to feed garden birds throughout the year. Explore Haith’s range of SuperClean™ wild bird seed mixes, including everyday blends, wheat-free recipes, no-mess foods and specialist mixes for different feeding preferences.

Every Haith’s wild bird seed mix is carefully cleaned before blending to remove dust, husks and debris. Choose from food suitable for bird feeders, tables and ground-feeding areas, then feed little and often as part of a clean, well-managed feeding routine.

Not sure which wild bird seed to choose? Explore the products below or use our bird food guide.

The SuperClean™ difference

What We Take Out Matters

Before our wild bird seed mixes are blended, the seed is carefully cleaned to remove dust, husks and debris.

Black sunflower seed before cleaning
01 Seed as received
A closer view of black sunflower seed before cleaning
02 Before cleaning
Dust, husks and debris removed from black sunflower seed
03 What we remove
Black sunflower seed after cleaning
04 After cleaning

Cleaner seed before blending

The photographs show black sunflower seed as it arrives, a closer view before cleaning, material removed during cleaning and the seed afterwards.

Removing unwanted material at this stage means cleaner, better-prepared seed goes into the finished mix. Sometimes it is not only what goes into the bag that matters. It is what we take out.

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A practical buying guide

Choosing the Right Wild Bird Seed

There is no single mix for every visitor or feeding space. Start with where you feed, notice which birds visit and choose a seed mix that suits your routine.

Haith's Medley wild bird seed blend
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Begin with a mixed seed

An everyday blend provides a straightforward starting point when several kinds of garden bird use your feeding area.

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Premium wild bird seed blend
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Prefer a wheat-free mix?

Choose a wheat-free recipe when that is your preference. Check the ingredients and feeding directions to make sure the mix suits your feeding routine.

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Winterberry seasonal wild bird seed mix
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Look at seasonal recipes

Seasonal mixes offer another way to vary what you provide. Always follow the product information and feed only what is likely to be eaten.

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How and where you feed

Match the food to the feeding space

Check the product directions before choosing where to offer a mix. Seed feeders suit many free-flowing seed blends, while bird tables and suitable ground-feeding areas can accommodate foods intended for those locations.

Put out manageable amounts, remove uneaten food and keep feeders, tables and water clean. If you are unsure which food may suit a familiar visitor, use our bird species guide.

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Garden birds using a seed feeder
Seed feeders
Feeding food for robins and other garden visitors
Different feeding preferences
Goldfinch in a garden setting
Notice who visits

Helpful answers

Wild Bird Seed FAQs

Practical guidance on choosing, using and storing wild bird seed.

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Should I continue feeding garden birds?

Feeding can continue as part of a responsible routine. Put out manageable amounts, remove uneaten food, keep feeders and feeding areas clean, allow cleaned feeders to dry and provide fresh water. Our responsible feeding guide explains these habits in more detail.

Which birds may visit for wild bird seed?

The visitors will depend on your location, the food offered and how it is presented. Familiar garden birds such as sparrows, finches and tits may use seed feeders, while some birds prefer food offered on tables or in suitable ground-feeding areas. Use our bird species guide to explore food choices for familiar visitors.

How do I choose a wild bird seed mix?

Start by observing which birds visit and where they prefer to feed. Check each product description for its ingredients and suggested feeding method. An everyday mixed seed is a practical starting point. You can also consider no-mess bird seed, a wheat-free recipe or a specialist mix according to your preferences.

What does SuperClean™ bird seed mean?

Before blending, seed passes through Haith’s SuperClean™ cleaning process to remove dust, husks and debris. You can see the process and the material removed on our SuperClean™ seed page.

Can I put a wild bird seed mix in a feeder?

Many wild bird seed mixes can be offered in a seed feeder. Check the product directions and make sure the feeder openings suit the size and type of seed. Foods intended for bird tables or ground-feeding areas should be presented as directed. Keep all feeding equipment clean and remove damp or uneaten food.

How should I store wild bird seed?

Store seed in a cool, dry place and keep the packaging securely closed. A clean, dry container can provide additional protection. Avoid moisture and check the food before feeding. Follow any storage or best-before information supplied with the product.

Can wild bird seed become stale or unsuitable?

Bird seed can deteriorate if it becomes damp or is stored poorly. Do not offer food that appears mouldy, smells unusual or has otherwise deteriorated. Buying an amount that suits your feeding routine can help you use the seed while it remains in good condition.