Wire Fence Raises Awareness for National Bird Feeding Month by Creating a Bird Feeder Display

On Feb 2nd, Wire Fence surprised Manchester residents with a fun display of bird feeders to raise awareness for the need to feed birds during the winter months when food sources are harder to find.

You can read more about Wire Fence’s charity and community work here.

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What Happened?

An elaborate display of bird feeders were installed on 2nd February at the popular Levenshulme destination, Station South in Manchester.  The bird feeders were donated by Wire Fence and installed by the owner, John Summer’s who lives in the area

The display aims to raise awareness of ‘National Bird Feeding Month’, which takes place in February each year, to encourage people to leave food, water and shelter out for birds during the winter months, whilst natural sources are scarce.

The bird feeders were made from recycled household items. A QR code was attached to each bird feeder, linking to the step-by-step instructions to encourage passersby to make their own and start feeding birds in their garden.

 

Quote from Wire Fence

The bird feeders are a reminder that birds need a helping hand during the winter months.  We hope the display inspires passersby to make thier own bird feeder in celebration of ‘National Bird Feeding Month’. We selected bird feeders that are made from the most common household items to make it cheap and easy to make at home.

If someone doesnt have time to make a bird feeder we hope the display brought a smile to peoples faces so that they might remember to put some food out for birds when they get home.

John Summers, Founder of Wire Fence

 

About ‘National Bird Feeding Month’.

National Bird Feeding Month takes place in February each year. It is celebrated in the UK but it was established in 1994 by US Congressman John Porter, .  It aims to encourage people to provide food, water and shelter for birds during the winter months when natural food sources are scarce.

 

Bird Winter Survival Facts

• During extended winter cold spells, the mortality rate can reach 50% for some garden bird species if supplementary food and water are not provided – RSPB
• Winter exposure is rarely the cause of mortality. It occurs when birds deplete their body reserves as a result of food deprivation – The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO)
• Small birds can lose up to 10% of their body weight during a winter night to stay warm – Woodland Trust
• Small birds can consume up to 30% of their body weight in food every 24 hours to survive the cold nights. – Ark Wildlife

 

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About Wire Fence

Wire Fence supplies animal fencing, helping to stop pets and wild animals from getting into the wrong areas.  They support charity and community initiatives every month, including fencing donations to stop dogs from entering train lines, building a pen for battery chickens, rehabilitation of seagulls, otters and badgers.  To find out more, visit their charity page.

 

Contact Wire Fence

Please feel free to email if you have any questions about this initiative – [email protected]

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