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The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is about to start. But how safe is your bird feeder? (www.independent.co.uk)

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As the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch approaches, many nature enthusiasts are preparing to participate in the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Hundreds of thousands are set to record garden birds, contributing to a vital picture of their welfare.

For those who received a bird feeder over Christmas, or indeed any keen bird lover, a crucial question arises: are all feeders safe and suitable for the birds?

While the desire to support local wildlife and enhance personal wellbeing drives many to feed garden birds, the market is flooded with options, prompting concerns about which types might be best avoided.

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[–] AppleMist@feddit.uk 0 points 5 months ago

What I would really like would be a feeder than I can fully dismantle and put on the dishwasher. Unfortunately the ones I've tried it with before, eventually the plastic tubes crack and split so are obviously not dishwasher safe. Maybe a glass tube would work?