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How to Keep Your Cat From Catching Garden Birds

Practical, humane steps that let pet cats and backyard songbirds live side by side.

By Pussies & Tits · 8 min read

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A tabby domestic cat sitting indoors at a window watching a blue tit bird on a wooden garden bird feeder
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Keep Cats Indoors at Dawn and Dusk

Garden birds are most active at sunrise and sunset. Keeping your cat inside during these hours greatly reduces wildlife encounters.

Position Bird Feeders Wisely

Place feeders at least two meters from fences and shrubs where cats could hide, and give birds clear sight lines.

Window Watching as Enrichment

A safe window perch lets your indoor cat enjoy 'bird TV' without any risk to the birds outside.