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So Aldi's latest Specialbuys are likely to fly off the shelves. Landing in all stores on Thursday, August 15 is a selection of some of the most popular items we fill our feeders with, and the prices are so low it's going to make for a great opportunity to stock up. At this time of year, fewer birds are visiting our feeders.

You might have noticed a dearth of dunnocks, or a lack of long-tailed tits, and that's because they're out gathering up the seasonal bounty in the fields and hedgerows. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. However, late summer will soon start to transition into autumn , and the birds will soon be back, which is why this is a great time of year to stock up on food , especially if you can get it for a decent price.

Take Aldi's Bird Box Peanuts, for example. A kilo of peanuts for £2.59 is probably cheaper than you'll find it in any other high street store, and it's even better than most of the online prices.

Grab a couple of bags of that while you can. Sunflower hearts should always be a staple of your feeding stations. Everything from tits to finches will.