Garden Bird Tables

Feeding garden birds is great way you do your little bit to help the wildlife in your area. Many people think that its only important to feed garden birds in the Winter months, specifically February and March but the reality is that feeding birds all year round is valuable for our little feathered friends.

Thankfully feeding birds is a very popular activity in the UK so there is no shortage of people going their bit but the more the merrier so if you haven’t started yet learn a bit about the best way to go about it and join in. You’ll be amazed at how the extra bird activity in your garden adds a new dimension to your outdoor living space. The added colour and interesting behaviors of your garden birds will not only be of interest to you but are a great way to get children interested in wildlife.

Taking the time to understand the best way to feed birds will allow you to make the most of your garden in terms of your own enjoyment of the space and also ensure that you do the best for the birds. Take the necessary steps to ensure that you carry out responsible and safe bird feeding. By doing so you will help the birds to survive periods when there might be a shortage of food in the wild, when the climate takes a turn for the worse and help them be in excellent condition when the weather picks up again in spring.

Tips For Successfully Feeding Garden Birds

- Put out only an amount of food that can be consumed in a couple of days. This will help to keep bird food fresh and also help you keep bird feeding areas clean and tidy.

- Move bird tables and feeders around the garden periodically to avoid droppings building up in any one place.

- Have clean water available for bathing and drinking purposes.

- Use only natural, uncooked foods with no additives to help keep your birds as healthy as possible. Sunflower seeds and peanuts are great, just make sure you chop up the peanuts during nesting season as small chicks can choke on them.

- Regularly clean feeders, tables and water receptacles with disinfectant.

- Providing a variety of food in different locations throughout your garden to provide and varied diet and attract a wider range of species.

- Put bird tables and feeders away from any objects or shrubs that may be used by the local neighborhood cats to propel themselves on the table. Also, buy bird tables with taller poles may help minimise this possibility.