We were lucky enough to go on a wildlife photographic safari to one of the most peaceful and uncluttered places on earth, The Ocavango Delta. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and will take you to some extraordinarily beautiful places to watch wildlife without hordes of tourists. Capture Africa is their company, www.captureafrica.com you won't be disapointed! 

Cirl Bunting re-introduction

In the summer of 2006 we were asked by the RSPB to supply supplementary food for the re-introduction project. Birds were released into the wild, somewhere on the Cornish coast, from a rearing project undertaken by experts from Paignton Zoo. Canary seed and White Millet both grown here on Southdown Farm were supplied as these 2 seeds supply the nutrition needed by the birds through the seasons. Our own large population of Cirls can be seen in these crop stubble fields feeding in flocks along with Yellow hammer and Linnets. Find out more. http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/projects/details.aspx?id=tcm:9-222509

Hygiene and Trichomonosis

There has been an outbreak of a disease that mainly affects our Greenfinches. The Trichomonas parasite is passed on from seeds that have been contaminated by birds feeding habits. Use this link to find out more:

http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/helpingbirds/health/careofsickbirds/greenfinches.asp We supply a spray that will not only kill this disease but a whole range of others that affect our garden birds. Look in FEATURED ITEMS on the right hand quick links and go to Latest Offers to see.