Long tailed tit feeder
- Provide a daily supply of fresh water, and experiment with different types of food and different types of feeders.
- Keep your feeding station clean to prevent the spread of disease; ideally bird tables and the ground beneath should be swept clean daily to remove droppings and any uneaten food.
- Store your bird food in a clean, dry and cool environment, this will minimise the risk of fungal or bacterial contamination.
- Buy your food from a reputable source, this way you can be sure that you are giving the birds the right type of food.
- Always wash your hands after stocking up or cleaning a bird feeding station.
For a free leaflet on Garden Birds, Hygiene and Disease write to, GBW, The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2PU, or telephone 01842-750050.
British Trust for Ornithology: www.bto.org