Wild Bird Advice - Page 2
Should bird feeders be used in summer
Offer food to common garden birds in feeders over the summer months, as they do come to depend on it so to remove them could have repercussions.
Nest box HEIGHT from FLOOR guide
Depending on the wild bird species you wish to attract to nest in your garden; it could be on average 2 to 4 metres off the ground, but rarely higher.
Best wood for bird boxes
Best wood to build or buy a bird box in would be Oak, Cedar, Fir or Birch; whereas Pine can be used on the cheap with Ply making up for unseen areas.
How to stop birds from nesting in garden
How to stop birds from nesting in gardens would require mesh netting to cover up a tree or hedgerow to prevent access.
What bird feeders should I use
The only hanging bird feeders you should use in the garden would be one or two of a fat ball, seed and peanut feeder - with an option for an open tray.
Best size HOLE for birdhouse
Don't limit common garden birds who use bird houses to only a few, when you can open up the possibility of attracting far more with use of a 32mm hole size.
Do Wrens use nest boxes
Wrens are big users of wooden bird boxes setup in our gardens, but it can depend highly on a quiet, peaceful location with zero disturbance in the garden.
Do birds actually use bird baths
Birds do use bird baths believe it or not, even though you haven't witnessed it before, you just need to create safe conditions as a reason to use it.
Should I put nesting material in a bird box
You really shouldn't take the trouble of putting any nesting material in your bird box, it can be tempting with an empty box, but allow nature to take its course.
Do Blackbirds feed from bird tables
Blackbirds won't mind using a bird table as it happens, but it needs to cater to them by using the correct feed, including berries, raisins and seeds.
