November 9, 2021 Sales WVF

Winter Wild Bird Feeding Tips From The Rspb

Know your birds. Different species eat different things. Sparrows and finches like seeds; tits like fat; and thrushes and robins like fruit and worms. Starlings will eat just about anything! Look out for leftovers... Some of our own food can be good for birds – for example, fruit cake or mince pies, dried fruit, unsalted nuts, or apples and pears past their best. Keep water in bird baths and ponds unfrozen. Birds need to drink and bathe every day - even when it's really cold outside. A pond or bird bath is great, but even an upturned bin lid or plant saucer can give birds the water they need. Keep it clean! Dirty bird feeders and bird tables can help spread diseases. Make sure you clean them regularly to keep your visitors healthy and happy. And always wash your hands after feeding the birds! Location, location location! Keep you table or feeder somewhere: quiet - whe quiet - where birds won't be disturbed. safe and open - to stop cat-ambushes and allow for a quick getaway sheltered - from harsh cold winds, rain or snow. Enjoy! You've got a thriving feeding station and garden full of hungry visitors. It's time to take a moment to watch and enjoy the birds the happy birds feasting on the food you've provided! Give yourself a pat on the back for giving nature a home!

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