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Gardeners across the UK are being encouraged to leave stick piles in their gardens during October as the seasons shift.
Autumn and winter provide a distinctive and fulfilling experience for garden bird enthusiasts, as the changing weather brings varied bird activity.
Migrating birds travel through or settle briefly, whilst native species adjust to chillier conditions and form their winter routines.
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As natural food supplies become limited, gardens can transform into essential feeding areas, making it a perfect opportunity to help these birds with extra food and refuge.
In exchange, bird watchers enjoy a vibrant and often captivating show of behaviour, colour, and song, transforming even the most peacef