How do you attract birds in your garden ?
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embzop
5 years agoI have a lot of birds coming into my garden. I have 2 hanging feeders that are designed to only be accessible to smaller birds. I find this works very well because the larger, intimidating birds eg. wood pigeons and magpies, keep away.
The bird feeders I use are called 'Pest off'. You can buy them from the Homgar store. They are expensive but I am pleased I bought them because so many smaller birds use them. Rats and squirrels can't get the food.
I use sunflower hearts in the feeders.
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Sonia
5 years agoI can tell you what works for me. I feed sunflower hearts in the hanging feeders and there isn’t a bird who doesn’t love them! Mixed seed is no where near as popular. I also put sunflower hearts on my flat bird table along with sultanas, which the blackbirds love. I no longer feed on the floor due to naughty rats. I have a bird bath and change the water daily. I also find fat balls are popular, as are scraps of wholemeal or seeded bread and chopped apples. I have a huge shrub near the feeders which the birds love and it makes them feel secure. My feeders are only about 5 feet from my patio doors and it doesn’t bother the birds. In fact I can be sitting in the garden and the birds still come, but our house is quiet with no kiddies.
Best place to buy sunflower seeds at a good price is either Home Bargains or Wilkinson’s. Sultanas (or any dried fruit) I get from Morrison’s Savers range.
This is my feeding station.
rachelmidlands
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