insideKENT Magazine Issue 56 - November 2016 | Page 141

FEEDING BIRDS
THROUGH THE WINTER
It is surprisingly easy to do something to help
garden wildlife in the lean and cold months of
winter. Even if you carry out just a few of the
following tasks, it can make a difference.
Help birds in winter by placing fat blocks in wire
cages. Balls in plastic nets are not recommended
as birds such as woodpeckers can get their
tongues caught. Create your own fat blocks by
melting suet into moulds such as coconut shells
or logs with holes drilled in. Alternate different
recipes to entice a range of birds include pea