How to make a Christmas wreath for birds
With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.
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