Many things that we throw away provide great food for our wonderful UK birds!
Check the RSPB site for feeding tips: https://www.rspb.org.uk/makeahomeforwildlife/advice/helpingbirds/feeding/whatfood/scraps.aspx
Goldfinches are always welcome in the garden.
Feeding our garden birds doesn't need to be a costly affair.
Species like the blackbird, robin and thrush also love to watch gardeners work when soil is being turned over, as this provides an opportunity to grab a few worms to feed the chicks.
The wonder of nature is right on our doorstep.
However, birds also need lawns to gather food from but warnings have been issued by expert environmentalists. The mounting fashion to lay fake lawns instead of real grass causes loss of habitat for wildlife and creates waste that is not biodegradable.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jul/04/growth-in-artificial-lawns-poses-threat-to-british-wildlife-conservationists-warn
Also check out some birds on the 'wilder' side at Southport's Marshside reserve...
http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/marshside-great-place-for-bird-watching.html
Pat Regan ©
http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/
Feeding our garden birds doesn't need to be a costly affair.
Woodpeckers are fond of peanuts
Species like the blackbird, robin and thrush also love to watch gardeners work when soil is being turned over, as this provides an opportunity to grab a few worms to feed the chicks.
The starlings are never far away when food is about.
Woodie is always on the hunt for food as well.
Woodie is always on the hunt for food as well.
The wonder of nature is right on our doorstep.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jul/04/growth-in-artificial-lawns-poses-threat-to-british-wildlife-conservationists-warn
Also check out some birds on the 'wilder' side at Southport's Marshside reserve...
http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/marshside-great-place-for-bird-watching.html
Pat Regan ©
http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/
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