🌞🌿 Keep your garden wildlife-friendly this summer! With the heatwave sweeping the UK, our beloved birds like robins need a helping hand. Birds are struggling with the soaring temperatures and it’s time we step in. One simple thing you can add to your garden might just make all the difference: water!
🚰 Placing shallow trays or a small pond in your garden can provide the much-needed hydration for our feathered friends. The hotter it gets, the more vital water becomes. Plus, ponds can attract insects, offering birds a double treat!
🧼 Remember to clean drinking and feeding spots regularly with a mild disinfectant to avoid pathogens. According to experts, ensuring that water sources are fresh and clean is pivotal, especially with risks like E. coli in the warm weather.
🌻 And there’s more you can do! Avoid pesticides to keep insects available as food, and hold off on trimming hedges until late August to protect nesting birds.
🐦 Thinking of feeding the birds? This summer, skip the peanuts and seeds. Opt instead for mealworms, suet, or fatballs to keep them energised.
By following these tips, you’ll help our garden birds stay safe and healthy during this warm spell.
📷 Share your garden bird pics and let’s keep them thriving together! 🌞🐦💦