Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it ...

Squirrels have developed a reputation among homeowners for their relentless raids on backyard bird feeders, often turning peaceful bird watching sessions into a battle for food. No matter how high you ...

Camera bird feeders have a major advantage over regular bird feeders: endless high-definition videos of your flying visitors, ...

11:55, Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Updated: 12:21, Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Now that the weather is cooling down, it becomes slightly harder for birds to find their own food - which is why adding a bird feeder to your ...

As autumn sets in and the weather turns colder, more people will be putting out food to support garden birds. But many stop short because of one concern: rats. Bird food falling to the ground from ...

Rats can be a major problem in gardens, especially if you are feeding birds. Here are the steps you can take to keep them ...

However, Lucy suggests three key steps to deter rats while continuing to feed garden birds: It may not be immediately ...

And also remember to bring in ground trays at night. "With species such as blackbird and robin ideally needing a ground tray ...

Householders are being advised to take certain steps to help prevent rats from coming into your garden. And you can do this while continuing to feed birds. This useful advice comes as autumn sets in.

As autumn draws near, numerous individuals will be keen to supply sustenance for garden birds. Nevertheless, concerns about attracting rats frequently put them off. Lucy Taylor, a specialist from Vine ...