The pheasant is an introduced species originating from SW Asia and is unmistakable by its large size, attractive colouration and long pointed tail. More often seen singly in open spaces and wooded areas in the country, it will occasionally wander close to suburban gardens but is very nervous. Although a heavy but rapidly flying ground bird, it roosts at night in trees, often with others of its kind. The pheasant is a ground feeder searching out seeds and berries and picking up spilt grain whenever it is found. Haiths Garden Pheasant mix is especially attractive to pheasants but they will also take any of the Haiths wild bird seed mixtures when scattered on the ground.
Berberis shrubs, with their prickly branches and vibrant berries, are popular choices for gardens that welcome birds. The berries, which are reddish-purple in color, draw thrushes, fieldfares, bullfinches, and waxwings and offer them a delicious treat in the winter.
A climber with aesthetic and practical qualities, honeysuckle attracts bullfinches, warblers, and thrushes with its fragrant flowers. Its thick foliage makes for great nesting places, which makes it a wonderful addition to any garden that welcomes birds.
Rowan trees, also called mountain ash, are prized for their clusters of bright red berries, which draw in a variety of birds, including fieldfares, blackbirds, and waxwings. In the spring, their creamy white blooms give pollinators another source of nectar.
Coneflowers, or echinaceas, draw a lot of birds, especially sparrows and finches. Their robust stems and vivid blooms give your garden structure and color while feeding hungry birds with their seeds.
Many bird species, especially finches, tits, and sparrows, love these jovial giants. Sunflowers not only provide birds with seeds to eat, but their vibrant blooms also liven up your yard.
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The pheasant, an introduced species that originated in Southwest Asia, is easily recognized by its size, striking color, and long, pointed tail. It is more frequently observed alone in rural open spaces and wooded areas; on rare occasions, it will wander near suburban gardens, but it is extremely shy. Despite being a heavy but swift ground bird, it spends the night in trees, frequently in the company of other similar birds. The pheasant forages on the ground, looking for seeds, berries, and spilled grain to gather whenever it is discovered. Pheasants are particularly drawn to Haiths Garden Pheasant mix, but when scattered on the ground, they will also take any of the Haiths wild bird seed mixtures.
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