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5 places you should never put a bird feeder in a garden " and where wildlife experts say you should position it instead
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (1174+ words) Why placement matters more than you might think Putting up a bird feeder is one of the easiest ways to support garden wildlife, but knowing where not to put a bird feeder is just as important as what you fill…...
How to feed birds in wet weather to stop disease spreading
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (714+ words) Heavy rain means we need to be more diligent about feeding garden birds For the past week or so, the heavens have opened and not really stopped. As a result, wildlife experts have issued a fresh warning on how to…...
How to help birds in hot weather " 2 things your garden must have to prevent sunstroke and dehydration, according to wildlife experts
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (477+ words) If you've been struggling with the recent heat wave, your garden birds definitely are too If you've been struggling with the hot weather, lend a thought to the garden wildlife who are also struggling. Birds, in particular, can find heatwaves…...
The RSPB says these two things will attract sparrows to your garden right now " and one is crucial for this year's chicks
3+ week, 6+ day ago (523+ words) What you can (and can't) feed sparrows this season House sparrows are one of the UK's most popular garden birds, and they're absolutely adorable to watch. If you're wondering how to attract sparrows to your garden at this time of…...
How to attract wrens to your garden " 5 ways to create a sanctuary for one of nature's best pest controllers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (859+ words) They're mightier than they look! Wrens are the unsung heroes of the garden: tiny but ferocious pest controllers, and one of the sweetest species, in my opinion. I'd say it's well worth figuring out how to attract wrens to your…...
Badgers have destroyed my suburban garden " I asked the experts how to safely (and legally) deter the protected species
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1215+ words) Here's all you need to know when it comes to living with badgers When it comes to wildlife in the garden, there are some creatures " like birds, bees and butterflies " that we actively encourage, while others tend to do more…...
Yes, you should put coffee grounds around your bird feeder to deter pests " but with one major exception say experts
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (759+ words) From eggshells to peanut butter, there's no shortage of kitchen scraps that gardeners swear by when it comes to feeding birds. Should you add coffee grounds to your bird feeder, though? Yes, coffee grounds are having something of a moment,…...
Gardeners with dogs warned of hidden danger in gardens that can be fatal " what you need to do to keep your dog safe
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (596+ words) Experts have revealed that compost is toxic to dogs, and sometimes, it can be fatal Gardeners with dogs have been issued a fresh warning this spring to be careful around compost, as garden experts warn it can be potentially fatal…...
I'm copying my mum's secret recipe to bring goldfinches to her garden " it's all about the right food, specific feeders, and key plants
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (924+ words) These colourful little songbirds have needs Goldfinches are easily one of the most colourful birds you can spot in your garden. Those flashes of red, yellow and black look almost tropical against a very British backdrop. And while they're not…...
The RPSB is warning gardeners to stop feeding birds peanuts and seeds, following spread of deadly disease " this is what is safe to give birds instead
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (588+ words) The warning has been issued following the announcements of the finds of the 2026 Big Garden Birdwatch The RSPB has issued a warning against feeding birds seeds and peanuts between May and October, due to the increased risk of disease during…...