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Magpies, with their remarkable intelligence, can be a bit of a mixed blessing in our gardens.

Their tendency to feast on eggs from other nests can deter other birds from visiting your garden.

As autumn rolls around and natural food sources like berries and insects dwindle, these larger, territorial birds are often seen at bird feeders, intimidating smaller songbirds like robins.

However, there's a simple solution to keep magpies at bay while still welcoming robins, according to David, a specialist from Bird Proofing HQ.

He suggests using nothing more than some old CDs or DVDs.

David shared: "One effective way to deter magpies is by using reflective objects.

"These birds are sensitive to light reflections, which can startle and prevent them from entering your garden."

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