Encouraging birds into your garden
Tutor: Rachel Moore, keen gardener and print artist
Join Rachel, as she shares her passion for gardening with you in this session inspired by the annual RSBP Big Garden Birdwatch. Learn how to encourage our feathered friends into your garden with this homemade fat ball recipe. They provide a much-needed source of nutrition for birds and their chicks during the cold season, and by making your own you can ensure they get a high-quality fat ball full of all the good stuff! If you’re interested in the Big Garden Birdwatch you can find out here.
Video time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- Lard or suet
- Unsalted peanuts
- Currants and sultanas (these are harmful to dogs, so use in a dog-free area)
- Porridge oats
- Breadcrumbs
- Cake crumbs
- Grated cheese
Equipment
- Bowl
- Saucepan and heat source
- Spoon
- String or twine
- Scissors
- Clean yoghurt pots