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Daily Record
20 hours ago
- Daily Record
Gardeners urged to put one household food out for robins as soon as possible
The RSPCA has shared essential guidance on how to ensure that garden birds are well-fed, encouraging Brits to use some common kitchen staples as well as fruit and seeds Green-thumbed Brits are being urged to scatter pasta on their bird tables, in an effort to support the feathered animals during the crucial fledgling season. The concept of providing nourishment for birds can seem intimidating to many garden owners. Some believe it requires expensive, specialist mixes from garden centres or DIY shops, and is a pastime only for those with extra cash to lavish on local wildlife. However, the RSPCA assures us that anyone can contribute to bird feeding without splashing out. There's no need for specialist food, all you need are some common, budget-friendly kitchen staples. Alongside rice, potatoes and cheese, cooked pasta can be served up on bird tables. It's vital to remember that the pasta must be cooked, never raw, as uncooked pasta could pose a risk to birds, so ensure it's properly boiled and cooked beforehand. This is because raw pasta is difficult for birds to digest. In some instances, it can cause bloating, discomfort, or even internal damage if it expands after being ingested, as reported by Wales Online. Numerous bird species are facing threats due to habitat loss, dwindling food sources like the decline in insect populations, as well as climate change and pollution. This is why we are being called to lend a hand by supplying food for our feathered friends, which will also assist them in nourishing young fledglings in August. Young birds that have just departed their nests are known as fledglings. Because of their tender age, they are still learning how to hunt for food, and they need plenty of nourishment to develop correctly. The RSPCA recommends offering fruit, seeds, unsalted chopped peanuts and food scraps for garden birds. The guidance states: "Birds love to eat: fruit - apples, pears and soft fruits; Suitable seeds and grains - like nyjer, millet, oats, and sunflower seeds; Peanuts - must be unsalted, fresh and that they don't contain aflatoxin (a poison caused by fungus mould). "Young chicks might choke on whole peanuts, so always put them in feeders with a smaller mesh; Food scraps - cooked pasta, rice and boiled potatoes or cheese and uncooked and unsalted bacon rind." The guidance also stresses clearing away any remaining food each evening and maintaining spotless feeding areas constantly. This recommendation follows the RSPB's temporary removal of flat bird tables from their outlets while investigating potential disease spread dangers associated with exposed food left on flat surfaces. The charity now advocates regular sanitising of feeding stations and nesting boxes, alongside prompt clearing of any leftovers.
Wales Online
a day ago
- Wales Online
Gardeners told to put one food out for Robins as soon as possible
Gardeners told to put one food out for Robins as soon as possible The RSPCA has shared one common household food that people should be putting out in their gardens to help support birds You can help Robins by adding one common household food to your bird feeder (Image: Anadolu, Anadolu via Getty Images) Green-fingered Brits are being encouraged to sprinkle pasta on their bird tables, in a bid to aid our feathered friends during the vital fledgling season. The idea of providing sustenance for birds can be daunting for many garden owners, under the impression that it necessitates costly, specialist blends from garden centres or DIY stores, and is a hobby only for those with spare cash to splurge on local wildlife. However, the RSPCA reassures us that anyone can contribute to bird feeding without breaking the bank on specialist food - all you need are some common, budget-friendly kitchen staples. Alongside rice, potatoes and cheese, cooked pasta can be dished up on bird tables. It's essential to remember that the pasta must be cooked, never raw, as uncooked pasta could pose a risk to birds, so ensure it's properly boiled and cooked beforehand. This is because raw pasta is difficult for birds to digest. In some cases, it can cause bloating, discomfort, or even internal damage if it expands after being ingested. Numerous bird species are facing threats due to habitat loss, dwindling food sources like the decline in insect populations, as well as climate change and pollution, reports Chronicle Live. Article continues below That's why we're being asked to lend a hand by supplying food for our feathered friends, which will also assist them in nourishing young fledglings come August. Fledglings are juvenile birds that have recently left their nests. Due to their young age, they're still mastering the art of foraging for sustenance, and they require ample nutrition to grow properly. The RSPCA suggests providing fruit, seeds, unsalted chopped peanuts and food remnants for garden birds. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here The guidance states: "Birds love to eat: fruit - apples, pears and soft fruits; Suitable seeds and grains - like nyjer, millet, oats, and sunflower seeds; Peanuts - must be unsalted, fresh and that they don't contain aflatoxin (a poison caused by fungus mould). "Young chicks might choke on whole peanuts, so always put them in feeders with a smaller mesh; Food scraps - cooked pasta, rice and boiled potatoes or cheese and uncooked and unsalted bacon rind." The guidance emphasises removing any leftover food each evening and keeping feeding areas clean at all times. Article continues below This advice comes after the RSPB's temporary withdrawal of flat bird tables from their shops whilst examining potential disease transmission risks linked to exposed food left on flat surfaces. The organisation now promotes regular cleaning of feeding stations and nesting boxes, along with swift removal of any uneaten provisions.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Firefighters help rescue fox stuck in Luton garden
A fire service helped rescue a juvenile fox that got stuck between a garden shed and a RSPCA were called to a property in Luton on 1 July to help the trapped animal rescue officer Mark Richardson tried to remove the fox by covering him in sunflower oil while easing him out of the gap, but the tightness of the space meant the risk of injuring the animal was too sought help from Stopsley Community Fire Station, which used hydraulic tools to open the space, allowing the officer to grab the fox. South Essex Wildlife Hospital then treated the animal's injuries to the groin area. The hospital released him back into the wild after a month of Richardson said: "It's the best part of the job seeing an animal you have helped to rescue be rehabilitated and released back into the wild. "After a month of care and a four-hour round trip, the fox didn't wait around to say thank you, as he quickly disappeared into the bushes. "This was a great, happy ending to a team effort rescue." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
