🌿🐦 Calling all garden lovers! It’s nesting season, and the RSPB has a fresh take on bird feeding that’s both fascinating and crucial. We’re all about those gorgeous garden visitors, right? Well, it’s time to give them the best care possible!
🚫 Say NO to seeds and peanuts during this period! 🤔 Why, you ask? It turns out, these common bird treats can actually spread a nasty disease called trichomonosis. This illness can wreak havoc on our feathered friends, especially greenfinches, chaffinches, pigeons, and doves.
Instead, let’s offer a high-energy menu that’s both delicious and safe. Introducing… 🪱 MEALWORMS and 🧈 SUET! These two superfoods are what our garden guests are after.
🍂 Mealworms: A standout substitute for the invertebrates birds naturally forage for. Soak them in water before serving – it makes them easier to digest!
🕊️ Suet: Packed with fats, it’s a favourite among long-tailed tits, thrushes, nuthatches, and woodpeckers. But heads up – skip suet with large seeds as these can attract finches.
Just a heads up, when it gets too toasty, suet can become messy and go rancid – so maybe hold off during a heatwave.
Get those yummy treats ready and watch your garden turn into a haven for birds! 🐦💕
Ready to welcome a feathery fiesta to your garden? Let us know your bird-sighting stories below! 🌻✨