Garden bird feeding advice
Changes to the advice on feeding birds during the summer months have raised important questions about how we can best protect garden birds from disease. We want to understand how this updated guidance has been received by our supporters, and whether it may influence your feeding habits. Your views really matter and will help inform our contribution to a parliamentary discussion in early July. The survey closes on Sunday 28th June 2026, so please take a moment to complete it today.
1. Before today, how aware were you of the updated advice on feeding garden birds?
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Not aware
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Fully aware
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1 is Not aware, 5 is Fully aware
2. Are you aware of the risks of garden bird feeding (tick all that apply)?
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It favours dominant species over more timid ones
It may disrupt natural foraging behaviour
It may encourage other predators and rodents (such as cats, woodpeckers, magpies, rats)
It can increase disease transmission
None of these
3. How serious do you think the risks are?
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No risk
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Extremely high
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1 is No risk, 5 is Extremely high
4. How confident do you feel in your understanding of the updated bird feeding advice?
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Not confident
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Very confident
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1 is Not confident, 5 is Very confident
5. In your own words, what do you think the main message of the new advice about feeding garden birds is?
6. How much do you agree with the updated advice?
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Strongly disagree
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Strongly agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
7. Has the new advice changed how you feed birds in your garden?
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Yes, I have already changed what I do
Not yet, but I plan to
I don’t feed birds
No, I do not intend to change
If you have not made changes, why not?
I don’t think the risks are significant
I’m unsure what to do
I don’t feel confident in the advice
It would be difficult to change
I don’t want the birds to stop coming to my garden
Other (tell us more)
What changes have you made as a result?
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No
Clean feeders more often
Provide more water
I’ve stopped providing peanuts and seeds in the summer
Stopped all feeding temporarily
Other (tell us more below)
Tell us more about the changes you’ve made
8. Do you have any concerns about following the updated advice?
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Yes
No
Please tell us what concerns you most:
9. How easy to understand do you find the guidance on this topic?
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Very unclear
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Very clear
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1 is Very unclear, 5 is Very clear
10. What motivates you most when deciding whether to feed garden birds? (tick all that apply)
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Supporting wildlife
Enjoying birds in the garden
Helping struggling species
Tradition / habit
Advice from experts
Other (tell us more)
11. What information or guidance would help you feel more confident about feeding garden birds safely? (tick all that apply)
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More detailed explanation
Scientific research summaries and updates
Videos or infographics
Step by step guides
Other (tell us what would help you)
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