Many avid bird lovers share the frustration of pigeons, crows and magpies scaring away small songbirds from feasting in the garden. When their melodic birdsong is broken by the incoming caws of larger species, it can be an abrupt reminder of the struggle small, feathered friends face when searching for food to survive. Thankfully, expert wildlife brand, CJ Wildlife, has introduced a range of peanut butter feeders designed to keep big birds away, and let tits, sparrows and robins feed peacefully. 

Designed by CJ Wildlife and Dutch nature lover, Anno Govers, the Cork feeder range consists of three designs, each created to help smaller birds in the garden get their fair share. Anno Govers said: “I have always enjoyed inventing things, but my creative skills came in handy when I was asked to invent something to help garden birds. Many people had peanut butter feeders in their garden, but Jackdaws and other large birds were raiding the pots. So, I got to work designing a peanut butter feeder specifically for small birds.” 

The innovative Cork range has a unique weighted system that discourages large birds over 20 grams and squirrels from gaining access to the food, the attached cork perch will tilt and tip them off and away from the feeder. The bird or squirrel will then tire of trying to gain access and venture elsewhere, leaving smaller species to feed freely. 

The Cork feeder collection is made using FSC certified wood and comes in three designs - the Cork Peanut Butter Pole-Mounted Feeder, the Cork Peanut Butter Wall Feeder, and the Cork Hanging Peanut Butter Feeder. Simply position your Cork feeder in an open space and away from areas where cats or other predators may hide, and keep it topped up with nutritious peanut butter for birds, like the Ultimate Peanut Butter with Insects by CJ Wildlife. 

For Anno, developing the Cork collection was a way of helping to support small bird species, while allowing people to enjoy watching them feed in the garden.  

Anno said: “If a decline in the population of certain bird species is due to preventable circumstances, then I believe we should act. Feeding the birds can be beneficial, especially during the winter and when natural food is scarce. Not only that, but feeding the birds is an entertaining and mindful task which has been proven to be very good for your mental wellbeing!”