Green-thumbed 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 notion of providing nourishment for birds can be intimidating for many garden owners, under the belief that 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 reassures 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 must be cooked, never raw, as uncooked pasta could pose a risk to birds, so en

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