Monty Don's Spring Bird Feeding Guide

0:00Gardening guru Montedon is calling on everyone to keep feeding the birds through spring. He says birds are nesting, laying eggs, and raising young right now so they need extra energy. No need for fancy bird food. Use what you got at home, by cheese flakes, breadcrumbs, fat, peanuts, or sunflower seeds. In his recent blog post from March and April, Monti stressed that natural food is scarce this time of year. He wants us to focus on high energy snacks to help local wildlife get through the tough stretch. It's a simple way to support birds without spinning extra cash. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds backs this up with tips on feeder spots. Put them in a quiet garden area away from heavy foot traffic, sheltered from bad weather, but not right next to bushes where cats might lurk. Keep it visible from your window so you can enjoy the show and give birds time to warm up to the new setup. For safety, clean feeders regularly brush off debris when refilling, scrub weekly with mild disinfectant, and move them around to avoid poop build up.

1:04Rinse bird baths daily in warm weather. If you spot a sick bird, stop feeding, de-clean everything, store it away for two to four weeks, and start over only if things look good. Wear gloves when handling feeders or baths. Wash hands well after, since some bird bugs can rarely jump to people. It's low risk, but smart habits keep everyone healthy. Now get out there and lend those birds a wing this spring. I'm Corey with the story. That's your Lester News today update, AI powered, and always on.