🌿🐦 Want to Attract More Birds to Your Garden? Here’s How! 🌿🐦
If you’re missing the cheerful chirps of birds in your garden, we’ve got some brilliant news! The RSPB has advised against feeding garden birds seeds and peanuts from May to October, due to a contagious disease called trichomonosis that’s affecting our beloved feathered friends. But don’t worry—there’s an easy and natural way to keep birds visiting without spreading illnesses.
🌼 Plant for the Birds:
Instead of seeds, try growing bird-friendly plants. Kate Bradbury suggests incorporating sunflowers, teasels, and ivy into your garden. These plants not only provide natural food sources but also encourage insects that birds love to snack on! Plus, they create less risk of spreading diseases compared to feeders.
🌻 More Plant Ideas:
Consider adding Zinnias, Echinacea, Black-eyed Susan, Elderberry, Viburnum, and Honeysuckle. These will keep your garden buzzing with life and colour, providing essential nourishment throughout the warmer months.
🚿 Keep It Clean:
If you do have bird feeders, clean them regularly and occasionally move them around your garden. Change bird bath water daily to ensure a safe environment for your winged visitors.
🐦 The Sad Truth:
Greenfinch numbers have plummeted by 65% since 1979, a decline that’s hard to ignore. By following the latest advice on garden bird care, we can all play a part in helping bird populations recover.
Let’s team up with nature and make our gardens a paradise for birds once again! 🏡✨