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The one thing you should never feed birds in winter (no matter what anyone tells you)

Hanging coconut bird feeders with seeds, berries and fat.

Feeding garden birds, especially when it’s chilly, feels like one of the loveliest things you can do – but there’s one thing you should never feed birds in winter (no matter what anyone tells you).

Yes, when the mornings turn icy and the trees are bare, it’s natural to want to help wildlife by offering a little extra nourishment. But while our instincts are good, you need to know what to feed garden birds, as some winter feeding habits do far more harm than we realise.

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