![]() Unlike birds of prey, domestic cats are not natural predators anymore. CatsĪnother kind of problematic visitors to your garden are cats. Alternatively you can enclose the post of your bird table or feeder pole in smooth plastic pipe and so make it more difficult for squirrels to climb. Placing squirrel cones above and/or below your feeders can help stop the squirrels reaching them. Placing your feeders at least 2 metres away from any jumping-off point, such as a tree, shrub or fence will help to keep them at a distance, but they can jump up from the ground, or down from above. ![]() Small or juvenile squirrels are able to squeeze through even quite narrow gaps. A guardian around your feeder or placed over your ground feeding table can help to deter squirrels (however, in order to make the food accessible to birds, it’s not possible to make anything fully squirrel ‘proof’). Squirrels also have a large appetite, and will make short work of the bird food you put out, if they can get to it. They can damage your feeders by chewing through plastic rapidly, rendering them useless. Grey squirrels can be a real problem when feeding your garden birds. Be aware though, that if you wish to attract smaller birds, seed trays are an inviting place for larger birds. It catches dropped seed and provides extra perching space. These special feeders have very small holes or slits instead of the standard feeding ports, which helps prevent too much seed from being wasted.įor even less waste you can add a seed tray to your seed feeders. Look for RSPB Ultimate feeders.įor nyjer seed you need a specially designed feeder as this seed is smaller than other bird food. TIP: Metal fittings usually last longer than plastic and they are more resistant to squirrel damage. You want to make sure every bird in your garden - from small birds like robins and blue tits to larger birds like woodpeckers and black birds - gets the right kind of energy-rich bird food they need.Ī seed feeder can attract many different species to your garden, including sparrows, tits, finches and siskins.Īvailable with plastic or metal fittings, they come in a wide variety of sizes and styles and are suitable for sunflower seeds, sunflower hearts or any free-flowing feeder seed mix. ![]() Read on to learn more about the different options available. Is the feeder safe for birds to use? With no points where birds’ feet could get trapped? What bird food do you need for your bird feeder? And, if you have squirrels or cats in your garden, what is the best feeder to keep your bird food and birds safe? All RSPB bird feeders are designed with bird safety in mind. However, the most important factor to consider is bird safety. Depending on what type of birds you would like to feed in your garden, you can choose between a range of feeders. There are many different styles and designs of feeders available. TIP: By providing a variety of feeding sites, you can attract a wider range of birds into your garden. Some are happy to come out to the open to feed, while others prefer to stay in or close to cover. Some birds prefer ground feeders, while others forage predominantly in the trees. Choosing the right feederĮvery bird is different, not only in size but also in their preferences for food and feeder. We put together this handy feeder guide to help you choose the right feeder for your bird food and birds. Feeding your wild garden birds is great fun for all the family. ![]()
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