How to clean nestboxes and bird feeders
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread of diseases.
Attract birds all year round by creating a wildlife-friendly garden
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves…