Gardeners should put one thing in their gardens for robins in aid of fledgling season

Green-fingered Brits are being urged to scatter pasta on their bird tables, in an effort to support our avian allies during the crucial fledgling season. The prospect of providing food for birds can seem intimidating to many garden owners, who may believe it requires expensive, specialist mixes from garden centres or DIY shops, and is a pastime only for those with extra cash to lavish on local wildlife.

However, the RSPCA assures us that anyone can contribute to bird feeding without splashing out on specialist food - all you need are some common, budget-friendly kitchen staples.

Alongside rice, potatoes and cheese, cooked pasta can be served up on bird tables.

It's vital to remember that the pasta mus

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