在今年春天，RSPB敦促使用Tabasco加香料餵食器，以阻止松鼠

儘管在整個冬季，諸如羅賓斯（Robins）在英國保持著許多常見的英國鳥類，但在三月和四月的鳥類種群在溫暖的春季天氣鼓勵他們找到伴侶和巢穴的情況下，鳥類種群湧現。

As spring approaches, garden enthusiasts are being encouraged to spice up their bird feeders with tabasco or hot sauce in a bid to support the increased number of birds preparing for breeding season.

隨著春季的臨近，鼓勵花園愛好者用塔巴斯科或辣醬為餵食鳥類增添味道，以支持增加為繁殖季節做準備的鳥類。

Many common British birds, such as robins, remain in the UK throughout winter. However, bird populations surge during March and April as warmer spring weather encourages them to find a mate and nest. This results in an influx of starlings, sparrows, finches, tits and blackbirds scouring gardens for food.

整個冬季，許多常見的英國鳥類，例如羅賓斯，都留在英國。但是，由於較溫暖的春季天氣鼓勵他們找到伴侶和巢穴，因此鳥類種群在3月和四月的潮流中激增。這導致大量的八哥，麻雀，雀科，山雀和黑鳥搜尋食物。

However, due to a significant decrease in insect populations - studies suggest a decline of up to 60 percent over the past two decades - birds have considerably less natural food sources available, increasing their risk of starvation.

但是，由於昆蟲種群的顯著減少 - 研究表明，在過去的二十年中，下降了高達60％ - 鳥類可用的天然食物來源較少，從而增加了飢餓的風險。

This is why gardeners are being urged to make a difference by leaving out food for our feathered friends. Birds enjoy a variety of foods including specially made bird food mixes like mealworms, as well as household items such as sultanas, raisins, oats, sunflower seeds and various other nuts and seeds.

這就是為什麼敦促園丁通過為我們的羽毛朋友留下食物來有所作為的原因。鳥類享受各種食物，包括特殊製作的鳥類食物混合物，以及蘇丹納斯，葡萄乾，燕麥，葵花籽以及其他各種堅果和種子等家居用品。

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The challenge with leaving food out on bird feeders is that it often attracts unwanted visitors like squirrels and rats. Grey squirrels, in particular, pose a significant threat to birds, reports the Express.

將食物放在餵鳥器上的挑戰在於，它通常會吸引像松鼠和老鼠等不必要的遊客。據《快報》報導，尤其是灰松鼠對鳥類構成了重大威脅。

They are invasive species that have largely displaced native red squirrels across the UK. Not only do they consume birds' eggs, but they also damage trees, dig up planted bulbs and eat food intended for birds.

它們是入侵物種，在整個英國都在很大程度上流離失所。它們不僅消耗了鳥類的雞蛋，而且還會損壞樹木，挖出種植的鱗莖並食用用於鳥類的食物。

Gardeners who enjoy the company of birds but want to deter squirrels are being offered a spicy tip by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). They suggest adding a bit of heat to bird feeders or baths, using ingredients like Tabasco or chilli powder flakes.

喜歡鳥類但想阻止松鼠的園丁正在皇家保護鳥類協會（RSPB）提供辛辣的小費。他們建議使用塔巴斯科或辣椒粉末等成分為餵鳥器或浴室增加一點熱量。

The RSPB advises: "Fruit, especially bruised apples and pears, will be popular with thrushes and blackbirds. Household scraps like pastry, cooked rice and breadcrumbs should only be offered in small amounts occasionally.

RSPB建議：“水果，尤其是瘀傷的蘋果和梨，將在鵝口瘡和黑鳥中受歡迎。糕點，煮熟的米飯和麵包屑等家庭碎屑偶爾應少量提供。

"Strong chilli powder or pepper sauce (like Tabasco) can be shaken onto bird food. Birds aren't bothered by the chilli, but most squirrels can't put up with the burning sensation and will leave the food alone."

“強烈的辣椒粉或胡椒粉（例如塔巴斯科）可以搖晃到鳥類食物上。鳥不會被辣椒打擾，但是大多數松鼠無法忍受燃燒的感覺，而將使食物獨自一人。”