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seeds, fat balls and other so- called bird-friendly items can leave gardeners baffled as to


what's best for our feathered friends.


foods such as mixed seed, nyjer seed, fatballs, suet sprinkles, sunflower seed and good quality ■ peanuts, as well as kitchen scraps such as mild grated cheese, rice and porridge oats.


The RSPB suggests calorie-rich


attract mostly house sparrows dunnocks, finches, reed bun- ’ tings and collared doves, while flaked maize is taken readily bv blackbirds.


pTits and greenfinches favour


whole nuts are suitable for winter feeding only.


eanuts and sunflower seeds Mixes that contain chunks or


frequently deterring the smaller species.


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split peas, beans, dried rice or lentils as again only the large spe­ cies can eat them diy. These are added to some’


Avoid seed mixtures that have or pmk lumps should also be 3 r o m k l i im n c chr\it1i4 u _


cheaper seed mixes to bulk them ■Any mixture containing green


avoided as these are dog biscuit which can only be eaten when ’. soaked.


often included in seed mixtures but they are really only suitable’ for pigeons, doves and pheas­ ants, wfuch feed on the ground and rapidly increase in numbers,


manybirds. Wheat and barley grains are '


Pinhead oatmeal is excellent for


feeders and for bird tables and ' ground feeding. The better - mijrtures contain plenty of flaked maize, sunflower seeds, and peanut granules. Small seeds, such as millet,


There are different mixes for Don t feed the birds cooked fat


with meat juices which leaves a mixture prone to smearing, which


irom roasting tins and dishes because the fat may have blended


vegetable oils are also unsuitable as bmds need high levels of satu­ rated fat to retain the high energy to keep warm, and soft fats can be smeared on to feathers, destroy­ ing the waterproofing qualities. Lard and beef suet on their own are fine as they re-solidify after


because It can result in serious


s f s s s r Never ^ve milk to the birds


^m ach upsets or even death. 1 hey can, however, digest


may attract robins, wrens and dunnocks.


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If you want to give the birds s t u f f t h e


stuff in the shell, nnsmg out any fresh


fermented daily products such as mild grated cheese,'which


bacteria, the charity warns. Pol^i^aturated margarines and


IS not good for the birds'feath- ' ers, and is a breeding ground for


pveet coconut water before hang­ ing it out, to stop black mildew emerging.


, severe winter weather, while uncooked porridge oats are fine for many bird species. You can also put out small quantities of dry breakfast cereal. A supply of water is also essen­


never be used as it can swell inside the bird, with fatal consequences. Cooked rice without added salt can be beneficial to birds during


Desiccated coconut should


can get to survive the winter." However, the range of bird


weather, many natural food sources have been readily avail­


tures across the UK will have been a big shock to birds' systems after spending the past couple of months with few worries in terms of food availability," says Richard James, RSPB wildlife adviser. Thanks to the recent mild


HO'W long is it since you filled your bird feeder or replenished the water in your birdbath? If you haven't done it for a while, there's no time like the present. The sudden drop in tempera­


With sub-zero temperatures upon us, the RSPB is advising people to make sure their bird feeders and tables


your freedom 9 SO you are in your fifties.


I How do you feel? You should ^ feel wonderful.


I Life can begin at 50 in all sorts k ofdiffcrentways. Youmayof " course feel depressed and in mourning for your lost youth. Forget it. Be truthful, were you truly happy when you were younger? Life for the young is full of uncertainties. At 50 you know who you are.


of mature runners in marathons to realise that.


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50, retirement could be loom­ ing depressingly ahead. Well the good news is, retirement is no longer enforceable and 70 is now,


back, look at what life has to offer and get on and enjoy it. Having passed the magic age of


to tell you to slow down, sit back, take more rest. It’s rubbish. What you must do is keep going, keep interested, accept new challenges and face them head-on. So step


the water in your garden from freezing is to pop in a light ball that will be moved by even a


tial for bathing and preening. In freezing conditions birds become more dependent on water provided in gardens, since many natural sources are frozen over. The most effective way to keep


gentle breeze - a ping-pong ball is ideal. Alternatively, pour on hot water


to melt the ice to make sure the birds can get to it. ■For ihore information, visit www.rspb.org.uk


in certain circumstances the norm for stopping work, though only if you want to. So with 20 or more years ahead why not consider a new career? There are many that welcome the more mature. Look


environmental health are all looked upon as suitable second CMeers for those retiring from


and they are not the only ones.


education will have information on loans. ■ . Nursing, health and safety,


career development loans are not ageist. Your local library will have books on careers and courses and your local college of further


at college or university courses. True they may cost money but


BEAU1Y ON OUR DOORSTEP: Tlie UK is blessed with some stunning countayside to explore


the armed forces, they offer great potential for fascinating lives


we don’t mean sitting about on a couch all day in front of the TV. Take up an active hobby. Dancing for example, or a sport you can participate in like golf, cycling, horse riding, orienteering, boat­ ing, pot holing, rock climbing. Work hard on either, enter com­ petitions, become expert. It’s not . impossible at 50,60 or more. You only have to look at the number


Just think how hard it is to find aplumber, painter or decorator. These activities can be learned - have a chat at your local college of further education. Then there’s leisure and by this


You have come to terms with your limitations. You probably don’t care what other folk think because you have come to terms with yourself. You are comfort­ able with life. Don’t listen to those who try '


, for many hours of the day. Perhaps you are a collector at


est though they can be a touch sedentary. If your grandchildren look on you as computer illiter­ ate-, work on surprising them. There are classes for all stages of expertise or ignorance and once launched, you will find it hard to ignore the attraction of the internet. Computer games are now so popular, that even people in their 80’s and 90’s get great fiin


heart (or a hoarder if your fainily is to be believed), well turn it to good account. Choose something specific to collect then make a point of visiting antique and col­ lectors’ fairs, car boot sales and auctions. It is surprisingly hard work, it is fascinating and it keeps you active and interested. Then go to the library, read up on your chosen area of collection and become an expert. Have a chat wjth your local travel agent. They will know of special weekend -


, for your annual holiday, don’t keep boringly to the same resort, branch out. 'There’s more to


. breaks that teach you about all sorts of things like pictures, pot­ tery, glass or antiques in general. If you like travelling abroad


see the Antipodes - the world is there just waiting for you.


Europe than Spain you know. Or take a long haul flight and


the workings of your car? Not a great deal? Well now is the time to learn. Vehicle maintenance classes are there in most areas, open to all comers. It’s useful even if you don’t intend to do your own vehicle maintenance or repairs to be able to understand if your garage is talking rubbish when you ask for their advice. Computers offer another inter­


How much do you know about


If you no longer enjoy the hustle and bustle of the shops, you’ll loue this


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