Robins can be scared off by other birds - here's how experts say you can deter them.

Robins are a delightful sight in every garden especially during the winter months. However, they can easily be spooked by other unwanted birds.

Ring-necked parakeets are increasingly common in UK gardens, but these invasive birds often dominate feeders and push out robins and other smaller species.

Richard Green, a bird feeding expert from Kennedy Wild Bird Food and Pet Supplies, warned that "once parakeets discover a food source, they take over fast", forcing out other wildlife, such as robins.

He explained: "They commonly arrive in small numbers at first, then build into flocks that push out smaller birds and damage feeders with their powerful beaks."

However, there are humane methods to discourag

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