BIRD FEEDING

[Dunnock]

Is garden feeding harming 'subordinate' species?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58346043

[Jacksparrow]

Is garden feeding harming 'subordinate' species?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58346043

It looks like there are pro and cons. On balance I think supplementary feeding does more good than harm. Blue tits and Great Tits are less fussy in their diet and habitat and hence more successful.

[Butterfly]

I don't think its garden feeding that affects the balance, its destruction of habitat and food for birds and wildlife by humans.

[Jacksparrow]

After the hectic months of the breeding season I am starting to see a slight change in the demand for food from the hanging feeders. A couple of weeks ago they were emptying the feeder on a daily basis but now things have returned to normal levels. Phew!

[Willpar]

Done away with my port hanging feeders. Just too much waste.

[Jacksparrow]

I have been kept busy today keeping the bird baths topped up and we haven't reached maximum temperature yet!

[Willpar]

Will do mine this evening. Tip out the old water and put in fresh for the bath and hedgehog waterer.

[Willpar]

been topping up the birdbath all day here.

[Jacksparrow]

For unknown reasons the hanging feeders have got busy again. I'm wondering if the very hot weather has made some of the usual food hard to find.

[Willpar]

Could well be JS.