How To Feed Wild Birds The Right Way

The video explores the fascination with animals, particularly songbirds, and the history of bird feeding. It highlights the benefits of bird feeding, such as educational opportunities and aiding bird survival, while also addressing issues like increased predators and disease spread. The video concludes with best practices for safe bird feeding, emphasizing regular cleaning, feeding less during abundant seasons, and ensuring a safe environment for birds.

Who is credited with being the first person to feed birds, according to historical records?

• Charles Darwin

• Saints Surf

• David Attenborough

• John James Audubon

What is one of the main benefits of feeding birds in your backyard?

• It reduces the number of bird species.

• It makes birds dependent on humans.

• It allows people to see wild animals without leaving home.

• It helps birds migrate faster.

What is a potential negative impact of bird feeding on bird populations?

• Birds move away from forests to urban areas.

• Birds sing less frequently.

• Birds migrate earlier.

• Birds become more colorful.

What is a common issue with bird feeders that can lead to the spread of diseases?

• Using metal feeders.

• Not cleaning the feeders regularly.

• Feeding birds too much food.

• Feeding birds only in winter.

What disease has caused a decrease in green finch and chaffinch populations in the UK?

• Salmonella

• Avian flu

• Trichominosis

• West Nile virus

What is one recommended practice to ensure bird feeders are safe for birds?

• Use only plastic feeders.

• Hang feeders close to windows.

• Clean feeders regularly and switch them out.

• Feed birds only bread.

Why is it important to place bird feeders away from windows?

• To prevent birds from seeing their reflection and getting injured.

• To keep the feeders dry.

• To make it easier to refill the feeders.

• To attract more birds.