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Seed heads from teasels, sunflowers and coneflowers feed goldfinches and provide winter structure. Cut them back in early spring instead of autumn.
Watch for birds carrying nesting material, repeated visits to a box or alarm calls near shrubs. Keep disturbance to a minimum once building begins.
Squirrels can empty a feeder in minutes. Try baffles, weight-sensitive hatches and spicy seed mixes while keeping food accessible for smaller birds.
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An old ceramic dish or dustbin lid can become a bird bath. Keep it shallow, add a few stones and refresh the water every day.
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