P148 Teletext 148 Jan 9 22:14:14 ———————————————————————————— HELP BIRDS SURVIVE THE COLD Ereezjng temperatures and snow-covered ground are a bird's worst enjmz. But, while you can't banish the winter season, you can help save thousands of birds who perish in the cold. Louise Dawson from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds says: "Many die dui to lack of food - without food they have no fuel to keep warm. "Hence, a simple bird table in your garden can bj a real lifesaver!" ——————————————————————————————————1/5—— Go Green! environment magazine 160 FOR THE LATEST GREEN NEWS p161 Write It Fun&Games TV MusicP148 Teletext 148 Jan 9 22:13:07 ———————————————————————————— HELP BIRDS SURVIVE THE COLD "In sjvjre weather when natural food is hard to find, food should bj put out regularly - twice a day if possible," says bird lover Louise Dawson. "Fatty foods are best for providing energy - grated chjesj is a favourite with robins and can help small birds like wrens. "And peanuts, rich in fat, in a hanging feeder will attract tits, finches and sparrows." ——————————————————————————————————2/5—— Total Entertainment 400 WHAT'S ON THE BOX TONIGHT? p121 Write It Fun&Games TV MusicP148 Teletext 148 Jan 9 22:15:34 ———————————————————————————— HELP BIRDS SURVIVE THE COLD "Why not make a bird cake? Use one part of melted fat like lard, mixed with two parts of ingredients like nuts and seeds," says bird expert Louise Dawson. "Let it set in a container and either hang it up where birds can reach it or tip it out. "Bread, especially wholemeal, broken into crumbs, is good for lots of birds and fruit such as windfall apples are a treat for blackbirds and thrushes!" ——————————————————————————————————3/5—— Go Green! environment magazine 160 FOR THE LATEST GREEN NEWS p161 Write It Fun&Games TV MusicP148 Teletext 148 Jan 9 22:11:51 ———————————————————————————— HELP BIRDS SURVIVE THE COLD "Whatever you do, don't put all the food on a bird table, as some birds prefer it on the ground," warns bird expert Louise Dawson. "Beware of cats and dogs and place food out in the open - also bj careful not not to leave lots of food on the ground at night as it may attract vermin. "In addition water is very important for drinking and bathing, so put a bowl of water in your garden each day!" ——————————————————————————————————————— Latest Green News 161 TUNE INTO PLANET SOUND p480 Write It Fun&Games TV MusicP148 Teletext 148 Jan 9 22:14:41 ———————————————————————————— HELP BIRDS SURVIVE THE COLD "Feeding birds attracts them to your home and they're a pleasure to watch," says Louise Dawson from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. "But aside from their beauty, help them survive the winter, so that year after year we can delight in their grace!" The charity has produced a booklet on feeding birds in winter called Birds In Your Garden. For a free copy write to RSPB, Dept N3422, The Lodge, SG19 2DL. ——————————————————————————————————————— Go Green! environment magazine 160 FOR THE LATEST GREEN NEWS p161 Write It Fun&Games TV Music