The RSPB charity are asking you to help the UK’s birds this winter by providing a clean place for them to feed in your garden. At a time when food is scarce, now is a great time to start planning how you can help out our feathered friends, as the long winter months draw ever closer.
- Scrub bird feeders and tables with hot water
- Refill your water every day with fresh supplies
- Avoid feeding birds uncooked rice, chicken fat or bread
- Provide healthy foods such as fruit, nuts, berries and insects.
- Allow dead wood to lie and leave spent foliage and seed heads
Ever seen a blackbird having a bath?! Click on the video below and see how important fresh water is over the winter months.
Please be aware that, birds, like humans, aren’t too fond of uncooked food! So why not take a few of these tips and help provide a safe haven in your garden this winter for the many variety of birds who frequent it. You never know, they could put on quite a show for you and your family to enjoy.
