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How to help garden birds: Feed Seasonally, Feed Safely
To reduce disease, we all need to make some urgent but simple changes to how we feed our garden birds.
10th Apr 2026
By becoming an RSPB member, you can feel proud that you’re saving more species, protecting more habitats, and enabling more world-leading research. Together, we can do more
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As an RSPB member, you will experience the UK’s most spectacular wild places with access to over 170 natures reserves. Your membership helps to protect our most vulnerable wildlife and the precious habitats they call home – like fighting to ensure Puffins have enough food, such as sandeels, to thrive.

Stay updated with the latest nature news, stories and insights. Discover how we’re working to save species and help wildlife thrive.
Our Super suet fat balls are a tasty and nutritious treat, perfect for feeding all year round. They don't contain any cheap fillers and are resistant to melting in warm weather. What more could you ask for?
Get involved and help us save nature this spring. Have a go at creating a safe hotspot for Slow-worms and lizards to stay warm, or plant poppy seeds and other easy-to-grow flowers to create a wildlife-friendly patch.
Whether you’re looking to spot autumn colours, want some family time or just want a little peace and tranquility, our locations have it all.
