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Can birds drown in a bird bath
Unfortunately, garden birds can drown in a bird bath but it can be prevented on your part, it involves shallowing the water depth by lining it with stones.
How long do fat balls last
Fat balls can last up to a week or more in colder conditions, but a lot less if left out to hang under the extreme summer heat, as they germinate quicker.
How to fix a bird box to a tree
What can be more appealing to a bird then a bird box setup within cover of a tree; fix a bird box using galvanised wire, cable ties or plastic coated rope.
Do Robins use bird boxes
Will Robins actually use your bird box is for another time, but Robins certainly are big users of wooden bird boxes, while preferring a large open front hole.
Wren nest box hole size
Site a nest box for use by a Wren with a 140mm by 140mm entrance hole, with an option to adjust the shape - or use a rounded 45mm hole size if needed.
How HIGH should bird feeders be
Make sure the hanging bird feeders of any kind are at least 4 feet off the ground; to be higher than that can only mean the wild birds feed in safety.
Does Tesco sell wild bird food
Tesco happen to sell an impressive range of wild bird food on the shelves in-store; be it wild bird seeds, peanuts, suet or even an half coconut shell.
How to clean a tube bird feeder
Regularly clean tube bird feeders to avoid stubborn gunk build up; but you'd first need to disassembling it, to then soak for up to 10 min. in hot soapy water.
When to put up bird boxes
Get a bird box up between January through February to find a tenant for your bird box early on; outside the nesting season will see it used for roosting.
Ground feeding garden birds
Ground feeding birds in the UK include up to thirteen species; while many can use bird feeders, most share an identical diet of seeds, peanuts or suet.
