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As the winter chill takes a firm hold and birds strive to source food within their surrounds, the household garden placement of feeders containing nuts and seeds is a regular occurrence as small birds flock in ever swelling numbers to feast upon seasonal nutrition.

Winter is a great time to enjoy the birds that visit your garden by putting out food for them, and feeders filled with nuts, seeds, and various scraps will attract lots of interesting species. While it's fun to watch our feathered friends in the garden at this time of year, there are many benefits to bird feeding that you may not be aware of.

With food prices on the rise and many stretching budgets to buy the essentials, those looking to reduce food waste should make the most of their leftovers by using them in the garden.

With food prices on the rise and many stretching budgets to buy the essentials, those looking to reduce food waste should make the most of their leftovers by using them in the garden.

A new Irish company is on a mission to raise happiness levels in Galway by encouraging householders to feed birds the right type of food to ensure they survive winter.

A new Irish company is on a mission to raise happiness levels in Westmeath by encouraging householders to feed birds the right type of food to ensure they survive winter.

Winter is upon us, and food supplies for wild animals and birds are running low. Providing food for birds in the garden is not only a great way to help them survive the winter, it also attracts a variety of species to the garden and provides an opportunity to observe them and their feeding habits. You do need to be careful about what food you put out and where you site bird tables and feeders, but it’s no more complicated than applying simple common sense. For example, if you have cats, don’t put bird feeders where the cats are likely to be able to catch unsuspecting birds: position hanging feeders at the end of long tree branches and well away from places where the cats can hide under cover ready to leap out. You could also wrap a length of barbed wire loosely around the branch or, if you have a bird table, around the top of the post.