THE RSPB’s south east office has appealed for people to spare a thought for the birds as it continues to snow.

Putting out extra food, keeping bird tables clean of snow and regularly changing water supplies are all essential for many garden birds’ survival during snowy weather.

Hester Phillips, of RSPB South East, said: “If you are at home, spending a few minutes clearing up bird tables or putting out food could mean the difference between life and death for some of our garden birds.”

Unlike mammals, which can store fat for extreme conditions, birds have to eat enough every day to make it through a cold night.

At daybreak, birds’ energy levels will be at their lowest and they immediately have to start filling up again to survive.

With the snowy weather predicted to last a few days, the charity is asking people to keep doing these simple measures everyday, preferably in the morning.