Hey green thumbs! 🌿 Have you heard? UK gardeners are being tipped off to give our feathered friends a boost this summer by leaving apples and pears out on the lawn or bird tables. 🍏🍐 Why, you ask? Well, during these warmer months, birds like sparrows, blackbirds, and robins need extra energy to feed their young, and there’s nothing like a fruity snack to help out!
The RSPB, along with other wildlife experts, says it’s time to rethink our feeding strategies. Seeds are so last season—seriously, they’re not recommended in summer! Instead, fruits, suet, and mealworms are the way to go. 🍴 For those of you with pooches, a heads-up: avoid vine fruits like raisins as they can be toxic to dogs. So stick with those fresh, juicy apples and pears instead!
Not only does this fruit fiesta support bird populations during their peak season, but it also gives you a chance to marvel at your garden’s fluttering visitors. 🐦 Keep an eye out for how different species snag their snacks. Blackbirds, for instance, prefer their treats on the ground or a bird table since they’re too big for hanging feeders.
While you’re at it, why not give your bird table a little TLC? A clean table equals happy, healthy birds, so give it a scrub with hot soapy water regularly to keep disease at bay. 🧽
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s help our garden buddies thrive this summer! 🌻💚 #GardenWildlife #SummerBirdFeeding #ApplesAndPearsFeast