https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/birdfeeders/Recent content in birdfeeders on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 23 May 2026 05:05:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/everyday-household-items-that-can-keep-magpies-away-from-your-bird-feeders/Sat, 23 May 2026 05:05:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/everyday-household-items-that-can-keep-magpies-away-from-your-bird-feeders/Spring is the perfect time to set up bird feeders, as gardens awaken with the lively sounds of birds courting and fledglings exploring their surroundings. However, it’s frustrating to watch magpies, known for their size and intelligence, bully smaller garden birds such as robins, finches, and sparrows by stealing food from feeders. Magpies can be especially territorial during breeding season, particularly if their nests are nearby. Their aggressive behavior and tendency to steal eggs from other nests often drive smaller birds away, leaving your garden less lively.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rspb-advises-uk-households-to-pause-seed-feeding-for-birds-from-may-to-october/Mon, 04 May 2026 06:02:44 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rspb-advises-uk-households-to-pause-seed-feeding-for-birds-from-may-to-october/The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has issued new guidance asking UK households to stop leaving seed out for wild birds between May 1 and October 31. During the warmer months of summer and autumn, the risk of disease transmission among birds increases, prompting this seasonal pause in seed feeding. The RSPB explains that natural food sources—such as seeds and insects—are more abundant during this period, meaning birds do not rely as heavily on supplementary feeding.