January is expected to be cold and wet so spare a thought for our feathered friends at this time of year. Their survival skills are tested to the limit when winter tightens its grip and food becomes hard to find.
During one cold winter’s night a bird can use up to a 10th of its body weight keeping warm. Unless it is able to feed well every day to replenish its reserves, a prolonged cold spell can be deadly. Provide a helping hand this winter by feeding your garden birds.
What to feed