The RSPB has an initiative to remind us that it is time to feed our garden birds: Feed the Birds Day. It's tomorrow!
It recommends we put out some uncooked porridge oats, cake crumbs, cooked potatoes, grated cheese and fruits. Makes me feel a bit peckish!
Not recommended are foods that are high in salt and polyunsaturated fats (well my Hula Hoops weren't destined to make it to the bird table anyway). Interestingly dessicated coconut makes into on the banned for birds list. Would anyone honestly think its a substitute for half a coconut?
If you find yourself nipping to a garden centre for a new bird feeder perhaps you could help us out and let us know if you'd recommend the business as the best garden centre in the area. There are garden centres featured on thebestof Belper, but Matlock's garden centres are going unsung at the moment.