As regular CFZ-watchers will know, for some time Corinna has been doing a column for Animals & Men and a regular segment on On The Track... particularly about out-of-place birds and rare vagrants. There seem to be more and more bird stories from all over the world hitting the news these days so, to make room for them all - and to give them all equal and worthy coverage - she has set up this new blog to cover all things feathery and Fortean.

Friday 19 January 2018

Are we killing birds with kindness?


Three things not to do for our feathered friends this winter

Published: 14:47 Friday 29 December 2017


We want to feed birds through winter, but we may be making some mistakes in our methods. The RSPB offers 3 tips on what not to do. 

We all know we need to keep bird feeders and baths topped up over the winter months to ensure our winged friends weather the storm of winter. 

But there are some things we shouldn't be doing, which can risk a bird's health, and in some cases lead to death. Here's the RSPB's advice on what not to do. 

1. Don't put out fat balls in netting Fat balls may be a great energy source for birds, but not when they're housed in nylon netting, which is often used for easy hanging but can end up trapping birds' feet or beaks, leading to injury or even death. If you buy fat balls, remove them from any nets and put them in a safer, bespoke hanging feeder. or leave them loose on a bird table.

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