as they are either breeding or returning to the UK after migrating for the winter. If squirrels devour all the bird food, they may become overly dependent on feeders instead of foraging naturally.

Not only do bird feeders bring more local birds into your garden so you can see them up-close, they provide an invaluable food source, particularly during times of year when resources might be scarce.

Wildlife experts are urging households not to use bird feeders in their gardens as they attract pigeons, who eat all of the food quickly and leave nothing for other birds. Not only does this mean ...

a crucial time during their mating season or upon their return to the UK after winter migration. When squirrels monopolise the bird food, they might become overly dependent on feeders rather than ...

As starling numbers fall to record lows in the UK ... harm to birds and which ravages their natural food supply. A great way to counteract this is by leaving them out food in bird feeders or ...

The growing demand for bird feed has led to an expanding market, with an estimated 60,000 tonnes of bird food purchased annually. However, not all bird food is created equal, and experts now warn ...

UK households with bird feeders in their gardens have been warned by wildlife experts to stop using them as they attract pigeons. These birds eat all of the food very quickly, meaning there is nothing ...