Residents asked to spare a thought for birds (From Kidderminster Shuttle)

NATURE lovers are being asked to spare a thought for wild birds during the cold winter.

Michael Darvill, head gardener at Arley Arboretum, said people could help native and visiting birds by feeding them and providing water in the freezing weather.

“Even the smallest space can be used to help out our wild birds and you don't need to buy expensive or specialist equipment,” he explained.

“You can use an old table as a bird feeder and should you happen to have the bones left over from a Sunday leg of lamb or other roast, just hang them in the trees.

“Many birds will be delighted with the scraps left, and it will provide them with enough calories to stay warm, even if it looks a bit odd to the neighbours.”

via kidderminstershuttle.co.uk

Spare a thought for the birds this winter.