9 Bird Feeding Mistakes To Avoid This Winter – And How To Get It Right

A bright red Norther Cardinal is perched on a bird feeder.

Feeding the birds is such a rewarding activity, and a great way to support local wildlife. However, too many gardeners are making potentially harmful mistakes when trying to appeal to feathered friends. Get it wrong and not only will you be disappointed in the lack of bird activity in your garden, but you could even put their lives at risk. When feeding backyard birds, it’s essential to get to know the local avian population, so you can tailor solutions to the species you want to attract. Once you know what food they like, there are some lovely homemade bird feeder ideas that you can make. Avoid these common bird feeding mistakes in your garden Feeding the birds is just one aspect of creating a wildlife garden, but is an integral part of optimizing your whole backyard ecosystem. Help the local bird population to thrive by ensuring you aren’t making any […]

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