How to clean a bird feeder — Wildlife experts say this is the best way to keep it clean and protect against disease

Two Bluetits eating from an acorn shaped bird feeder.

If you love feeding the birds that visit your garden, then you’ll need to know how to clean a bird feeder too - as just like us, no bird wants to eat from a dirty plate.

Having a regular rotation of feathered friends visit your garden is important to maintain any ecosystem. Birds do everything from eliminating pests to pollinating flowers, which is why it’s important to attract birds to your garden.