How can I attract GreatTits to my garden?

Answer 1

I get a load of these, and other t+ts in my garden. I have some trees, reasonably dense shrub cover and provide a mix of seeds and feeds all year round. I them feed on seed mixes, as well as sunflower hearts and peanuts. They typically eat from hangers, rather than the ground or bird tables.

They also like fat balls - we use these in the UK, especially in the winter, as they provide lots of high energy food to help keep the birds warm. Hope someone laughed at that 1.

Don't stop feeding in summer, as this is a hard time for birds, whilst they're looking for food for their young, as well as themselves - they'll use more energy at this time too, flying backwards and forwards all day long with food for the chicks.

They do like insects too, so don't kill every last greenfly etc - though there'll always be some, I'm sure. If they eat insecticide, inside of insects, it won't do them much good, as it'll be poisonous.

Site bird boxes, with the correct entrance holes for great-t+ts, although you may find that it's a bit late for them to use it this year. I think they typically have 1 brood a year, unlike others such as blackbirds and European robins who may have several.

Most birds are also attracted by other birds also using your garden, as it offers some security to them too. Vary your feeds.

Also have water around for them to drink and bathe in. Clean feeders and water holders regularly and discard of stale food likewise. Aim for chopped peanuts during breeding time, as chicks can die on chunks that are too large.

Good luck! Rob

Answer 2

in rspcb centres and garden centres they usually sell different seed with a guide on 2 what birds it attracts. look for the ones that attract greattits, i think it is usually the small fine seeds. There are also kinds of feeders that you can buy with the seeds already in 2. u could also try a birdbox, it might take a while but if a bird finds it they would move in.

Answer 3

Great **** feed on insects, such as caterpillars and spiders, seeds, like beech mast, and berries.

In the garden they will feed from hanging feeders containing nuts and seeds, such as sunflower hearts, or on kitchen scraps from bird tables.

They sometimes follow Coal **** to their caches of seeds in the hanging baskets, etc.

They will nest in a hole in a tree or wall, or among the twigs of old nests. The nest is a cup made from moss, grass and down, and lined with hair, plant down and feathers. Nest boxes are frequently used.

If you want to attract them plant trees and shrubs that they can feed on and put up nest boxes and hanging feeders.

Answer 4

You could try some bird boxes that are known to attract them... a 32mm hole nest box will attract Nuthatches, House Sparrows and GreatTits. Possibly add a couple of feeders and a bath as well.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

Ask Michael Bevis - he booked a couple of bands and 135000 **** will be turning up in his garden in June and paying a fortune for the privelidge!

Answer 6

I am guessing it is a bird , find out what they eat and if they like cover or open areas , if it is the other that would be neat too.

Answer 7

I know this is a joke but a blend of seeds and grains might help you xx

Answer 8

I would suggest getting a very large Bantam Rooster, a big ****, that should solve your problems

Answer 9

A Money Tree will do the trick for ya!

Answer 10

throw a party with plenty of birds! xx