Attracting Wild Birds

Attracting wild birds to your garden has proven not only to be an enjoyable past-time, but also helps wildlife conservation.

Our modern environment has depleted the natural environment and food sources for wild birds and other species, with gardens becoming more favorable habitats.

Gardens have become such an important habitat for a variety of species that we regularly see in our gardens. Gardens are special places and all are individual in nature, however small or large they are they can play an important role in providing a habitat for many varied species. Nothing can survive in isolation, there is a web of life out there that involves birds, animals, insects and plants. Your garden can help provide perfect habitat for many of these species. These tips have been devised to ensure your garden can be a haven for wildlife .

Feeding garden birds by providing a range of different foods, by a range of feeding methods will attract a range of birds into your garden. Visit our what to feed page and how to feed page for more detailed information.

Gardening for birds- Bird friendly gardening is an essential way of encouraging birds into your garden. The more natural the environment is for your garden birds the more likely they are too visit. A fundamental part of responsible gardening involves planting native species. This can be in the form of trees, hedges, shrubs and wildflowers. Visit our suitable habitat page for more detailed information.

Providing water- A regular supply of clean water is essential for birds, for drinking and to enable them to maintain the condition of their feathers, for flying and insulation. Visit our providing water page for more detailed information.

Safe feeding- often in gardens a birds main danger is predation from cats and Sparrow Hawks. Birds like to stay within a safe distance from shrubs and trees when feeding so they can make a quick escape if danger is spotted. More advice is available on our safe feeding page.

Nesting habitat- Some birds can be encouraged to nest in gardens by providing them with nest boxes. The easiest birds to attract to nest boxes are hole nesting species such as Great Tits and Blue Tits.