AFTER almost being destroyed by vandals, the world’s biggest bird feeder could be seen in all its glory yesterday.

Birdkeepers in Wirral smashed the current world record for the biggest bird feeder by creating a 13ft structure holding 401kg of seed.

They now face an agonising two-month wait for official confirmation from the Guinness Book of Records.

Their record attempt on Saturday at Carr Farm Garden Centre, in Meols, was almost scuppered after vandals wrecked the feeder.

But a defiant birdlover said the group will be back next year with another record-breaking attempt.

Wirral Birdkeepers secretary Brian Gregory said: “Yesterday, we spent most of the day repairing the feeder and re-filling it with all the seed.

“We have had loads of ‘guess the weight’ competitions and children are amazed. It was a really successful weekend.

“We are confident we did everything correctly, but now have to wait two to three months to hear back officially.”

The group also exhibited more than 100 caged birds, and is already planning on expanding next year to include a full pet show and new record attempt.

Mr Gregory added: “We are keen for another event next year, but the record attempt is yet to be decided.”