Remember the birds in bad weather

Here in Suffolk and other parts of the country our world is covered in snow. Our thoughts have been with the birds who can always do with our help in bad weather. This is what the RSPB say about feeding.

‘During cold spells your supply of food can save the lives of birds. Make sure you put out food and water on a regular basis. In severe weather, feed twice daily if possible, in the morning and in the early afternoon.

Bird cake and food bars are very good because of their high-fat content, as are peanuts. Bird seed mixtures are also high in oils. You can also feed kitchen scraps, such as fat and suet, mild grated cheese, cooked potatoes, pastry and dried fruit.’

We have also put out some water as this won’t be easy to find when everything is frozen.