Singing Friend Yara Fat Ball Feeder by National Trust

Give garden birds a smart and eco-friendly feeding spot with the Yara Fat Ball Feeder, thoughtfully made from recycled PET bottles. Designed to hold 8–10 fat balls, it provides a reliable, energy-rich food source that birds can enjoy throughout the year.

Combining contemporary style with everyday practicality, the Yara feeder helps reduce plastic waste while encouraging more wildlife into your garden. Its clean, elegant design looks at home in any outdoor space, from modern gardens to traditional settings.

With no string or hook included, you have the flexibility to choose how and where to hang the feeder to best suit your space, whether from a tree branch, feeding station or wall bracket.

By choosing the Yara Fat Ball Feeder, you’re also supporting the National Trust, helping to care for historic landscapes and protect the wildlife that depends on them.

Birds it attracts:

Fat balls are a high-energy favourite for many garden birds. This feeder is ideal for attracting:

• Tits (blue, great and coal)

• Sparrows

• Finches

• Robins

• Starlings

• Blackbirds

Suitable for both small and larger species, it’s a great way to increase bird activity in your garden all year round.

Where to site your feeder:

• Hang in a quiet, sheltered location, away from strong winds

• Position 1.5–2 metres above ground to help protect birds from predators

• Place near shrubs or trees to give birds a safe escape route

• Avoid hanging too close to windows, or use window decals to reduce the risk of collisions

Cleaning and care:

Regular cleaning helps keep visiting birds healthy:

• Check and remove old or damp food regularly

• Clean the feeder every 1–2 weeks using warm water and a mild disinfectant

• Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry before refilling

• Clean more frequently during warm or wet weather

Product details:

• Holds 8–10 fat balls

• Made from recycled PET bottles

• Provides year-round, high-energy feeding

• Supports the work of the National Trust

• Excludes string and hook

Dimensions:

• 260 × 75 × 240 mm

A simple, stylish way to feed garden birds while making a positive choice for the planet.