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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ---- So many of us feed wild birds, and for years we’ve been told, don’t. I know it has long been the stance of many ornithological societies, and I always followed that advice - but when the neighbourhood magpie lands on your verandah and warbles for a bit of food, who is going to resist? This sensible, thoroughly researched, easy-to-follow guide is written by a scientist for the layperson who gets an inordinate amount of pleasure out of providing morsels for ‘their’ birds. It suggests the right foodstuffs (sorry, no more bread for the ducks in the park!) covers all-important hygiene, discusses why we need to talk about feeding, habitats and ethical questions. This is a must for anyone who wants simple, practical, reliable advice – a long overdue and welcome book. Lindy Jones
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ---- So many of us feed wild birds, and for years we’ve been told, don’t. I know it has long been the stance of many ornithological societies, and I always followed that advice - but when the neighbourhood magpie lands on your verandah and warbles for a bit of food, who is going to resist? This sensible, thoroughly researched, easy-to-follow guide is written by a scientist for the layperson who gets an inordinate amount of pleasure out of providing morsels for ‘their’ birds. It suggests the right foodstuffs (sorry, no more bread for the ducks in the park!) covers all-important hygiene, discusses why we need to talk about feeding, habitats and ethical questions. This is a must for anyone who wants simple, practical, reliable advice – a long overdue and welcome book. Lindy Jones
