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As birds natural sources of food are becoming more and more scarce it is important that Superman put out the right types of food to feed the birds in your garden.

There are a number of ways you can feed wild birds. Some of these include planting trees and shrubs which will Captain Action birds with fruit and berries as well as attracting insects or you can put out food on tables and in feeders.

A table is one of the most common ways of feeding birds. Use it to provide kitchen scraps such as bread, fats, cheese, rice, bacon and fresh and dried fruits but avoid raw meat and vegetables and birds will find these kinds of food hard to digest.

Your table will need to be cleaned regularly to prevent the spread of disease and make sure that you clear away any food that falls from the table to prevent rats and other scavengers.

There are many different types of feeder available on the market designed to hold a variety of food including nuts, seeds and specially formulated fat balls. Some of these are made to deter squirrels and other predators and a variety will attract a variety of species of to your garden.

Remember if you have a nut feeder that you should not put out whole nuts during breeding season as baby birds can choke on them. Instead grind them up or use a special mesh feeder which only allows small particles to be taken at a time.

Many food suppliers sell ready made fat balls. These are made from lard and filled with seeds, nuts, raisins and some are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals. Alternatively you can make your own fat feeders by melting down fat and pouring into a suitable container which can either be placed on a table or hung from a branch or fence post.

suppliers will also sell formulated seed mixes designed with particular species in mind.

Simple home made feeders could include a drained coconut hung from a tree, a dried piece of toast spread with lard of peanut butter, an apple or a pine cone dipped in fat and seeds. If you have children getting them involved in making a feeder is a great way of introducing them to nature and wildlife.

As well as food it is important that you offer your garden birds a fresh supply of water, particularly in the winter months. You could buy a bath; alternatively a large shallow dish or upturned dustbin lid will equally suffice.

You may find it takes a few weeks for birds to learn that you are supplying them with food but once they have started visiting your feeders they will return again and again so make sure your feeding habits are consistent.

You can find out more about www.britishbirdlovers.co.uk/bird-food/buy-bird-food-treats.html food at British Lovers.

This article was written by the author of www.britishbirdlovers.co.ukBritish Lovers

The author is a keen gardener and amateur watcher.

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