With some tray feeders, there’s a risk of food getting soggy in the rain and blocking up the feeder. If possible, you should place bird feeders in a number of locations and at a variety of heights throughout your garden. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds knows a thing or two about feeding birds, so you can be sure that this budget-friendly Window Bird Feeder will work a treat. Birds need cover, especially smaller birds, so if your feeders are close to bushes and hedgerows then you’ll tempt more of them to stop by in your garden for a snack.

The cylindrical food holder is surrounded by a cage guard that allows only small birds through its gaps, keeping unwanted pests at bay. Safety is paramount for birds – when there’s a dangerous predator on the loose, they will find food elsewhere.This Gardman seed feeder is the perfect entry-level model for anyone looking to draw songbirds to their garden.

Each bird feeder comes equipped with a rechargeable 6 volt battery (BT626) and Premium Digital Timer (DFT3REV8) that is capable of feeding up to 24 times per day. Seed feeder: Filled with either sunflower seed or a seed mix, these feeders will attract a range of birds including tits, siskins and greenfinches. There’s no cage guard on the Heavy Duty Seed Feeder so squirrels could still attempt to jump aboard and steal some seeds, but the sturdy aluminium will prevent them from breaking into it as would inevitably happen with an all-plastic feeder.Constructed from durable, non-yellowing polycarbonate and held in place by three strong suction cups, this transparent feeder lets you enjoy the view as birds stop by to nibble on seeds, suet pieces and mealworms. Thrilling as it is for us budding ornithologists to admire them from the comfort of our homes, the birds benefit even more. A birdbath filled with fresh drinking water is another great way to encourage birds to visit your garden on a regular basis. The National Trust’s Apollo Feeder is an affordable, reliable peanut feeding station for small birds that’s suitable for hanging in any garden or patio.