iBorn Metal Bird Feeder<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nThis affordable, simple feeder has everything you need to get started. You don\u2019t really need to spend any more than this.<\/p>\n
Simply hang it up somewhere near a tree or a tall bush, a spot where the birds can sit and watch the feeder from, but have the feeder out in the open, away from any opportunistic ambush predators like cats.<\/p>\n
Fill this little and often, regularly clean it and it\u2019ll bring birds to your garden all year round without risk of infection.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from Amazon (\u00a311.99)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nThis book is another good place to start. Knowing what birds you\u2019re feeding and therefore what they like to eat is key.<\/p>\n
This compact guide will demonstrate the vast and beautiful array of birds you can find on the British Isles and give you the confidence to name the birds you see in your garden.<\/p>\n
From there, you can work out what their feeding habits are and what kind of foods they\u2019ll like in your feeders. For example robins like to eat insects from the ground, so some kind of ground feeding tray with a seed mixture and some mealworms mixed in will be optimal.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from RSPB (\u00a37.99)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Roamwild PestOff, Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder<\/strong><\/h3>\nSquirrels and large birds like pigeons are not the enemy\u2026.but if you want to give the smaller birds a chance this feeder ticks a lot of boxes.<\/p>\n
The small perch at the base is spring loaded so that if something larger than, say, a starling lands on it the small porthole to the food closes shut. The double slanted roof design also keeps the food, for the most part, dry which is important for keeping the spread of disease, like trichomonas (otherwise known as canker), at bay.<\/p>\n
The disease needs wet mediums to spread, it dies out quickly in the dry, so a feeder that keeps your food try is a plus.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from Roam Wild (\u00a329.99)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Finches Friend<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nAdmittedly this is at the higher end of what you\u2019d expect to pay to feed the birds and I\u2019d stress that spending this amount of money isn\u2019t essential.<\/p>\n
That said, a lot of time and thought has clearly gone into the Finches Friend to try and design out the problems that lead to the spread of trichomonas \u2013 a disease that\u2019s causing a decline in green finches and chaffinches and other small birds. The parasite responsible for the disease, needs moisture to survive and spread, this is easily managed by filling your feeder with small amounts of food often and cleaning regularly.<\/p>\n
The design of the finches friend makes filling and cleaning ultra-easy and it limits how much food is wasted. The sections where the birds feed and the food is stored can be separated with a twist so you can clean the feeding station without having to empty out the feeder entirely.<\/p>\n
Even so, cleaning it regularly is a good idea, and each time I\u2019ve found the food inside to be bone dry \u2013 the system works. Expensive, but does what it promises.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from Finches Friend (\u00a344.99)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
RSPB Gardening for wildlife<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nIf you catch the bird feeding bug like I did, then you might start thinking about how you can make your garden friendlier for birds and other wildlife. There\u2019s tons of information out there on the web on what to plant and what to add to your garden, and the choices can be dizzying. This tome is a simple, clear guide to creating a wild space (which doesn\u2019t just mean leaving the garden to its own devices). It\u2019ll tell you where to start, what to plant and what kind of birds you might hope to attract.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from RSPB (\u00a325)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Wildlife World Nature Oasis Bird Bath<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nOne of the simplest ways you can invite birds into your garden is to provide a place to drink. This simple dish is made from recycled plastic but looks like stoneware.<\/p>\n
Set it up in a corner, amidst some foliage, if you can, and it\u2019ll provide a little drinking spot for birds, bugs and other critters. Just be sure to regularly refresh the water to avoid spreading disease.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from Amazon (\u00a320)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
RSPB Ground bird feeding table with roof<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nDifferent birds have different eating habits. Robins, chaffinches, thrushes, house sparrows and many other birds all naturally feed on the ground. Their feet are better suited for hopping around on the floor than perching at a feeder (though some will make it work).<\/p>\n
For these birds you can simply scatter food on the ground, like seeds and mealworms. But a neater solution is a ground feeding table like this one from the RSPB. This cute design with a roof will also keep the food dry and therefore safe from disease \u2013 but as with all feeders, the idea is to feed a little and often if you can.<\/p>\n
You can also use small cages (also available from the RSPB\u2019s site) to reserve the feeder for the smaller birds.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from RSPB (\u00a335)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n- 7 of the best smart thinking books to read in 2023<\/a><\/li>\n
- 11 of the best car gadgets for 2023<\/a><\/li>\n
- 18 of the best garden gadgets for 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nThis affordable, simple feeder has everything you need to get started. You don\u2019t really need to spend any more than this.<\/p>\n
Simply hang it up somewhere near a tree or a tall bush, a spot where the birds can sit and watch the feeder from, but have the feeder out in the open, away from any opportunistic ambush predators like cats.<\/p>\n
Fill this little and often, regularly clean it and it\u2019ll bring birds to your garden all year round without risk of infection.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from Amazon (\u00a311.99)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds<\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nThis book is another good place to start. Knowing what birds you\u2019re feeding and therefore what they like to eat is key.<\/p>\n
This compact guide will demonstrate the vast and beautiful array of birds you can find on the British Isles and give you the confidence to name the birds you see in your garden.<\/p>\n
From there, you can work out what their feeding habits are and what kind of foods they\u2019ll like in your feeders. For example robins like to eat insects from the ground, so some kind of ground feeding tray with a seed mixture and some mealworms mixed in will be optimal.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from RSPB (\u00a37.99)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Roamwild PestOff, Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Squirrels and large birds like pigeons are not the enemy\u2026.but if you want to give the smaller birds a chance this feeder ticks a lot of boxes.<\/p>\n
The small perch at the base is spring loaded so that if something larger than, say, a starling lands on it the small porthole to the food closes shut. The double slanted roof design also keeps the food, for the most part, dry which is important for keeping the spread of disease, like trichomonas (otherwise known as canker), at bay.<\/p>\n
The disease needs wet mediums to spread, it dies out quickly in the dry, so a feeder that keeps your food try is a plus.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from Roam Wild (\u00a329.99)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Finches Friend<\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nAdmittedly this is at the higher end of what you\u2019d expect to pay to feed the birds and I\u2019d stress that spending this amount of money isn\u2019t essential.<\/p>\n
That said, a lot of time and thought has clearly gone into the Finches Friend to try and design out the problems that lead to the spread of trichomonas \u2013 a disease that\u2019s causing a decline in green finches and chaffinches and other small birds. The parasite responsible for the disease, needs moisture to survive and spread, this is easily managed by filling your feeder with small amounts of food often and cleaning regularly.<\/p>\n
The design of the finches friend makes filling and cleaning ultra-easy and it limits how much food is wasted. The sections where the birds feed and the food is stored can be separated with a twist so you can clean the feeding station without having to empty out the feeder entirely.<\/p>\n
Even so, cleaning it regularly is a good idea, and each time I\u2019ve found the food inside to be bone dry \u2013 the system works. Expensive, but does what it promises.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from Finches Friend (\u00a344.99)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
RSPB Gardening for wildlife<\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nIf you catch the bird feeding bug like I did, then you might start thinking about how you can make your garden friendlier for birds and other wildlife. There\u2019s tons of information out there on the web on what to plant and what to add to your garden, and the choices can be dizzying. This tome is a simple, clear guide to creating a wild space (which doesn\u2019t just mean leaving the garden to its own devices). It\u2019ll tell you where to start, what to plant and what kind of birds you might hope to attract.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from RSPB (\u00a325)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Wildlife World Nature Oasis Bird Bath<\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nOne of the simplest ways you can invite birds into your garden is to provide a place to drink. This simple dish is made from recycled plastic but looks like stoneware.<\/p>\n
Set it up in a corner, amidst some foliage, if you can, and it\u2019ll provide a little drinking spot for birds, bugs and other critters. Just be sure to regularly refresh the water to avoid spreading disease.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from Amazon (\u00a320)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
RSPB Ground bird feeding table with roof<\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nDifferent birds have different eating habits. Robins, chaffinches, thrushes, house sparrows and many other birds all naturally feed on the ground. Their feet are better suited for hopping around on the floor than perching at a feeder (though some will make it work).<\/p>\n
For these birds you can simply scatter food on the ground, like seeds and mealworms. But a neater solution is a ground feeding table like this one from the RSPB. This cute design with a roof will also keep the food dry and therefore safe from disease \u2013 but as with all feeders, the idea is to feed a little and often if you can.<\/p>\n
You can also use small cages (also available from the RSPB\u2019s site) to reserve the feeder for the smaller birds.<\/p>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from RSPB (\u00a335)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n
- 7 of the best smart thinking books to read in 2023<\/a><\/li>\n
- 11 of the best car gadgets for 2023<\/a><\/li>\n
- 18 of the best garden gadgets for 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/body><\/html>\n
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- 11 of the best car gadgets for 2023<\/a><\/li>\n
- 7 of the best smart thinking books to read in 2023<\/a><\/li>\n
- Buy now<\/strong> from RSPB (\u00a335)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Buy now<\/strong> from Amazon (\u00a320)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Buy now<\/strong> from RSPB (\u00a325)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Buy now<\/strong> from Finches Friend (\u00a344.99)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Buy now<\/strong> from Roam Wild (\u00a329.99)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Buy now<\/strong> from RSPB (\u00a37.99)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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