For many people, their garden birds are the wildlife they interact with most regularly, whether it is by watching the daily visitors on the feeders, the trials and tribulations of a nest box, or simply seeing which species have popped into the garden. This regular contact provides a window into the lives of wild birds and with that comes a sense of caring for these animals and wanting to provide for them.

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