Want to see more robins fluttering around your garden this winter? Here’s a simple, cost-free trick to make your garden a robin hotspot just in time for the colder months.
In November, robins are on the hunt to fatten up for winter, but with nature’s pantry running low, many might fly elsewhere in search of food. So, how do you keep them visiting your garden?
Wildlife experts suggest creating a mini insect haven in your garden. Forget about cutting the grass too short, let it grow a bit, giving insects a cozy place to hide and thrive. More bugs mean more robins!
For an easy way to boost insect numbers, pile up some leaves, twigs, and logs in a corner of your garden. Consider making a ‘bug hotel’ with a stack of bricks or wooden pallets, adding in bamboo, straw, and stones. It’s like a five-star resort for insects!
This wild patch will become an irresistible dining spot for robins, offering them easy access to vital insect meals. And don’t worry if your green thumb has stopped mowing for winter—long grass is perfect for insects like worms, another tasty treat for our feathered friends.
If you’d like to give them an extra food treat, robins enjoy protein-rich kitchen scraps. Try offering mild grated cheese or pieces of unsmoked bacon, but steer clear of salty foods or leftover roasting fats, as these can be harmful.
Creating a robin-friendly garden doesn’t take long, and the rewards are delightful. As you watch these charming birds flutter about, you’ll know you’ve helped them through the chillier months. Plus, a garden buzzing with life is always a welcome sight!
Get stacking, and pop the kettle on to enjoy a wintery garden show starring the quintessential British robin! 🐦🍂