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Kezia Reynolds

How to make your own bird feed – wildlife expert reveals their favourite recipe that will have birds flocking to your garden

Sparrows on hanging bird feeder in garden.

Feeding the birds is something we all enjoy from childhood at the duck pond, right through to adults scattering seeds for the birds that visit their gardens. Not only are birds beautiful and relaxing to watch, but they are also vital pollinators for your garden ecosystem. One of the best ways to attract birds to your garden is by providing a nourishing food source, and you can make your own bird feed at home.

Making your own bird feed is a cost-effective way to feed your garden birds, as you can batch cook throughout the season. And now is the perfect time to start practising when autumn and winter are edging a little closer. So, without further ado, this is how to make fatballs for your garden birds.

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