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Support Nesting Birds: Feed Them Potatoes This Spring

4/6/2025

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Wildlife experts in the UK urge us to support nesting birds this spring by adding cooked, unseasoned potatoes to feeders. This nutritious, high-calorie treat can help combat the decline in bird populations caused by habitat loss and pesticides. Keeping feeders clean and placing them near natural cover further boosts bird safety and nourishment during this critical time.

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Wildlife experts in the UK urge us to support nesting birds this spring by adding cooked, unseasoned potatoes to feeders. This nutritious, high-calorie treat can help combat the decline in bird populations caused by habitat loss and pesticides. Keeping feeders clean and placing them near natural cover further boosts bird safety and nourishment during this critical time.