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Three European goldfinch or simply the goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) on a bird feeder with Nyjer seeds.
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Great and Blue Tit Feeding
How to help birds survive in winter and why cleaning bird feeders can prevent disease
The BirdWatch Ireland advice is to clean bird feeders thoroughly at least once a week to control the trichomonas parasite which has impacted many finches

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INFOGRAPHIC: Top tips for looking after birds this winter
INFOGRAPHIC: Top tips for looking after birds this winter
Birdwatching experts are appealing to homeowners to look after their small feathered friends in the coming months by leaving out a selection of seeds, nuts and scraps for them.

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