With greenfinches on the Red List and chaffinches in dramatic decline, improving hygiene in wild bird feeding is hugely important. Painted in a verdant green, and with a real copper Verdigris roof, as well as enclosed sides for protection, this bird table provides a safe and easily accessible area for feeding.įinches Friend Cleaner Feeder Best bird feeder for cleaningįinches Friend bird feeders have been specifically created to make cleaning easy, which is vital to stop the spread of disease in garden birds. This quaint, wood and copper bird table is perfect if you’re lacking sturdy trees in your garden to hang a bird feeder from, or if you’re looking to adorn a fence or section of latticework.

Buy now from Garden Wildlife Direct (£64.99).Bird tables are best erected on a tall post that keeps them well clear of the ground Best bird feeders to buy in the UK 2023 Large Bempton Bird Table Best table design Hanging feeders can be attached to tree branches clear of the ground, but you should still make sure there aren’t any nearby branches that might allow pests to bother your birds.

Birds will avoid your feeder if they see any predators near it. You’ll want to put your feeder in a sheltered place that is difficult for cats, squirrels, rats and other pests to access. Want some tips on how to attract birds into your garden? Where is the best place to put bird feeders? And for more information on which berries and plants your winged guests will appreciate for food, read our article on plants for birds. So if they want to peck at peanuts, nibble at seed or feast on a fat ball these one-stop solutions have something for every bird.Īnd should you want to offer your visitors somewhere to drink and bathe, take a look at our list of the best bird baths. And between October and April, when food in the wild is much more scarce, a predictable source of food will be highly appreciated by your feathered visitors.įeeders come in all shapes and sizes, to cater for all shapes, sizes, species and feeding habits of birds, but to be sure of attracting the widest range and leaving no bird out an all-in-one feeding station is your guarantee of maximum delivery. So long as they’re not after any seeds you’ve planted, it’s always a delight to watch birds visit your garden.

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