THE RSPCA is urging residents in Oxfordshire to help birds in their gardens during the cold weather by putting out extra food for them.

According to the animal charity, birds may face extra difficulty finding food in the winter months.

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A spokesman said: “We can all struggle when the weather takes a turn for the worse, and our wildlife friends are often the most vulnerable to the extremes the elements take.

“Birds may have difficulty finding normal food in winter - to help them stay strong leave out extra food for them.”