Having a BBQ this bank holiday? Garden experts say this is the only place you should put it if you want to keep your garden birds safe

An outdoor kitchen with a BBQ and a basil plant.

BBQ season is well and truly upon us, but before you whip your apron on or head out to buy your burgers, experts are urging you to consider where you position your BBQ, as getting it wrong can negatively impact your garden wildlife.

There’s nothing better than getting your best BBQ out and basking in the warm weather with a burger in one hand and a Pimms in the other. But your garden birds are less inclined to agree, finding the smoke, heat and noise disruptive.