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How to install a window bird feeder

On 19/07/2011 in Projects: Wildlife gardening

Bird feeders designed to stick to the window are all well and good, but can you be sure birds will be brave enough to fly that close to the house? Follow these simple steps and the birds will be queuing up to offer you a close encounter.Bird table


How to make pine cone bird feeders

On 19/07/2011 in Projects: Wildlife gardening

Our gardens our becoming increasingly important places for wild animals and especially birds. By providing a regular supply of food and water, we can help birds survive the challenging winter months, when they can struggle to survive.One way you can


Cat/Bird and Wildlife friendly garden

On 26/04/2013 in forum

I have a really tiny garden, just 32ft in length and 18ft wide...I currently feed the birds in the garden as one of my cats goes out on a lead and the other has restricted access.  I want to cat proof my garden but its very difficult as we have


How to make your own bird box

On 19/07/2011 in Projects: Wildlife gardening

Making a bird box couldn't be simpler and is one of the best ways of attracting birds into your garden. This project uses a single piece of wood, costing just a couple of pounds, cut into six sections. Make sure you site your nesting box high up


Best type of bird feeder for a city garden?

On 25/01/2013 in forum

I now live in a city and wish to feed the birds. I already have two metal poles like shepherd's hooks which, in the past in the country, were effective against squirrels. What sort of bird feeders should I now buy that would feed small birds


How to install a bird nest box camera

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Garden DIY

Knowing that birds are using your nest box to raise a family is great, but imagine if you could watch them doing it. Miniature surveillance cameras are now available which allow you to do just that. The cameras are affordable and come in kit form


When to net blackcurrant bushes against birds?

On 15/04/2013 in forum

of blackcurrants. I was surprised to see this blue tit take an interest, but now I'm wondering, should I be netting the bushes against birds this early? I'd assumed I'd do that when there were fruit. I am a total beginner with blackcurrants so would appreciate some


Talkback: How to make pine cone bird feeders

On 20/03/2013 in forum

I have been doing this project for years with few differences. I use very large pinecones i find up high in the mountains, I spend a day hiking and searching,then i spread peanut butter all over them and push them around in bird seed until


Talkback: Bird feeding - make fat cakes

On 06/12/2011 in forum

the birds land on it? Will the squirrels help themselves to it? ooh i cant wait to make these i have a few robbins popping in and out of my garden and well as other birds and its so brilliant to see them from my kitchen window watching them i also have alot


Talkback: Garden birds and the Big Garden Birdwatch

On 28/11/2011 in forum

W SheffieldGreat decrease in small birdsEven in snow birds dont seem to want to visit bird feeders During the worst of the weather I did not get so many birds, now, still snowy I have blue tits, coal tits,goldfinches, long-tailed tits, pigeons


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