Post #1901884
2026-04-28 15:28 UTC
@IcooIey the RSPB has issued new advice here which is that people should take down seed and nut feeders May-October to try and prevent the spread of disease and when natural food sources more plentiful (though ok to put out some fat balls). I have bought a selection of seeds to grow into plant feeders! I started preparing the soil yesterday so hope to get them in soon. Plants that attract insects are also good for birds that eat the insects! I may have an abundance of cosmos plants!
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@IcooIey@mastodon.green 2026-04-28 15:34
@helenclayton yes! Same here and occasionally we get word to take them down during winter if disease is spiking. Mine usually done mid March as snow melts. I’ve not tried putting out suet in spring/summer.