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Wild Bird Advice - Page 8

Published 4th August 2019

How to anchor a bird bath

How you anchor a bird bath to the ground would require the use of metal anchors, or fixing on a spike before impaling into the ground.

Published 3rd August 2019

Best place to hang fat balls

To assist in helping wild birds feed from your fat balls, the best places to consider is a branch inside the hedgerow or off the garden tree.

Published 3rd August 2019

12 Summer bird feeding tips

Help wild birds survive during the hot dry weather with our 12 summer bird feeding tips, well we cover protein food to attract birds to eat.

Published 3rd August 2019

How to fill a bird feeder

How to fill a bird feeder will first understanding how it opens, then its best practice to use little feed as possible to prevent wastage.

Published 3rd August 2019

Ways to hang bird feeders

Rather than relying on the standard hook on the bird feeder, make it bigger with an S bracket or use a decorative rope with a lovely knot.

Published 20th July 2019

Where to put a robin nest box

Setting up a bird box for Robins depends are your garden; placement depends on cover from ivy or plants, well siting box 2 metres up.

Published 8th July 2019

How far apart should bird boxes be

Setup multiple bird boxes as far apart as you possibly can, well still maintaining strict rules; including facing boxes north/east only.

Published 2nd July 2019

21 ideas for hanging bird feeders

We offer you 21 practical ways to the more original ideas for hanging bird feeders; from the reliable feeding station to the tree branch.

Published 29th June 2019

How to hang a feeder outside window

To hang a seed, peanut or fat ball feeder to a glass window will rely on a lightweight, clear plastic bracket with strong suction cups.

Published 28th June 2019

Cleaning bird feeders guide

Follow my guide for cleaning bird feeders in a effort to not damage them; as you'll need to tackle bacteria on hanging feeders to scraping off grime on bird tables.