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Treating the birds in your garden to a feast doesn't
have to be expensive. You can leave out scraps
of uncooked pastry, bits of cheese or leftover food such as bread
or fruit.
Different birds feed in different ways and like
different food.
Some, like the blackbird and robin, prefer to
eat off the ground, whilst others, such as blue tits and coal tits,
prefer feeders.
If you are worried about cats, then bird tables
and hanging feeders will help birds enjoy their meals more safely.
If you put them near to bushes and ivy-clad walls
there is plenty of cover for them to dash to when feeding.
Water is also important - and make sure all dishes
and feeders are kept clean.
Make a bird feeder
If you don't have many pennies but still want to
feed your feathered visitors, then why not make one of our simple
bird feeders. David North from the RSPB showed
us how.
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What you need:
A pine-cone
A length of string
Breadcrumbs softened in water
Grated cheddar cheese
Raisins
Peanuts
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Step
1
Roll
the breadcrumbs in to a tight ball and push in to the gaps
in the pine-cone.
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Step
2
Do
the same with the cheese and fruit
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Step
3
It's
easier if you mix all the bits together in a bowl.
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Step
4
When
the cone is full, tie some string around the top and hang
out in your garden.
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 Remember
that birds take time to get used to new feeders, so be patient for
a week or two as they size up your garden treats.
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