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Wild Bird Diet - Page 3

Published 24th June 2019

Can wild birds eat raisins?

Dozen or so garden birds enjoy dried fruits out in the wild, so will take to raisins, sultanas and currants if offered to them in the feeding tray.

Published 22nd June 2019

Can birds eat rice

Feed cooked unsalted rice to a variety of birds in your garden; well pigeons, doves and occasionally seagulls would only touch uncooked.

Published 20th June 2019

Can wild birds eat oranges

Wild birds can eat oranges with massive health benefits; present an orange half or slice impaled on a railing, pole or under the bird table.

Published 11th June 2019

Do Wrens eat mealworms

Wrens do like to eat mealworms so keep a healthy supply in the feeder, but you could attract them more by throwing them on the ground.

Published 8th June 2019

Can wild birds eat grapes

Entice wild birds into the garden with small, juicy red or white grapes, throw an handful on the lawn, or place a bunch on the wooden bird table.

Published 7th June 2019

Are dried mealworms good for birds

Dried mealworms are good for wild birds to consume as they're high in protein, fat and calories, which is what a busy little bird needs.

Published 4th June 2019

Can wild birds eat strawberries

Fill up the bird feeder with fresh strawberries and wait and see what happens, small bird like a Robin might feed, but so do unwanted big birds.

Published 3rd June 2019

Do birds eat apples

Feed fresh applies to garden birds by leaving them as is, or prepare apples by cutting in half, then place on feeder or stick it to a branch.