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The 2 places you should never put a bird box, according to wildlife experts

Blue tit flying out of a white bird box.

There’s nothing quite as lovely as seeing all your hard work paying off when attracting wildlife to your garden. With the right feeders, bird baths and boxes, garden birds will love your outdoor space. However, wildlife experts say if you put your bird box in the wrong place, all your hard work will be undone.

If you want to know how to attract birds to your garden, the good news is that it's quite simple. Birds like you to provide food, shelter and water. But it’s equally important you give these feathered friends the right type of food and shelter.

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