Spread Our Wings
This project was set up to help people with disabilities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds to feel valued for their contribution. It began through the enthusiasm and determination of Harvey Sayce, who started up ‘Feathered Friends’, buying in bird seed, bagging it up, and selling it at some local shops and farmers markets.
The project is open to other organisations that support people with disabilities, particularly those just leaving education. The aim of the project is to give all involved a sense of purpose, and to enable them to become contributing members of the team, rather than someone who requires a service.
All of the seed is ethically sourced, we provide a mix of seeds that birds would find growing in their natural habitat.
We welcome the involvement of colleges and other educational organisations, and can provide Country Classroom facilities at EnviroAbility’s Model Farm Project Hub.
‘Spread Our Wings’ birdseed, Hedgehog pellets, Fat-balls and Bird Boxes are now available to purchase at a number of outlets in settings throughout the county. Gift Baskets can be made to order, and are particularly popular as Christmas gifts.
Telephone: 01989 763388
Email: adrian@enviroability.org.uk
Website: https://spreadourwings.org/
Our Bird Seeds
Fat Balls
Netless fat balls which eliminates the possibility of birds getting entangled in the netting. One of our most traditional bird foods, an extremely popular choice in most peoples gardens. Our suet fat balls are a valuable source of energy for a wide range of species; the tit family especially enjoy them.
1 kg pack – £2.50
Sunflower Hearts
Highly nutritious, husk free, Sunflower Hearts enjoyed by a wide range of garden birds all year round.
Sunflower Hearts attract a wide variety of bird species, including Blackbird, Blackcap, Brambling, Chaffinch, Coal Tit, Collared Dove, Dunnock, Finches, Jay, Magpie, Nuthatch, Siskin and Song Thrush.
1 kg pack – £3.40
Supreme Mix
Composition: Sunflower Hearts: (33%), Wheat, Kibbled Maize, Red Millet, White Millet, Canary Seed, Naked Oats, Pinhead Oats, Oilseed Rape.
Feeding Guide: Ideal for year round feeding of most garden birds. Suitable for seed and ground feeders and bird tables.
Good for Chaffinches, Blue Tits, Goldfinches, House Sparrows, Collared Doves.
1 kg pack – £2.20
Peanuts
Rich in essential oils and proteins, making peanuts a favourite of many garden species not only beneficial in winter months but also during the breeding season, providing an energy boost.
Feeding Guide: Always feed using a mesh feeder to ensure birds peck at the peanuts to remove small pieces.
Favoured by many garden bird species including the Tits, Nuthatch and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
1 kg pack – £3.00
Coarse Mix
Composition: Black Sunflower Seeds (33%), Wheat, Kibbled Maize, Red Millet, White Millet, Canary Seed, Naked Oats, Pinhead Oats, Oilseed Rape.
Feeding Guide: A good value mixed seed bird feed suitable for seed feeders, bird tables and ground feeders.
This chunkier seed mix will be enjoyed by larger billed birds such as Finches, House Sparrows, Siskin, Starling, Wood Pigeon, Collared Dove, Pied Wagtail.
1 kg pack – £1.90
Robin & Songbird Mix
Composition: Chopped Peanuts, Berry Suet Pellets, Rolled Naked Oats, Sunflower Heart Chips, Pinhead Oats, Dried Meal Worms, Sultanas*
*CAUTION: Sultanas can be harmful to dogs if eaten.
Feeding Guide: Suitable for bird tables, ground feeders.
Containing dried mealworms and high-energy suet pellets this mix will be enjoyed by soft billed birds such as Robbins, Blackbirds and Starlings.
1 kg pack – £2.90