As autumn arrives in the UK, garden birds need a little extra support as temperatures fall and natural food becomes harder to find. Keep feeders topped up with high-energy foods such as sunflower hearts, peanuts, suet and fat balls, and offer mealworms to provide a valuable source of protein.
Fresh, clean water is just as important for drinking and bathing, so check bird baths regularly and keep them topped up. Autumn is also a good time to clean feeders and feeding areas to help reduce the spread of disease, while leaving seed heads, berries and areas of natural cover in the garden provides birds with additional food and shelter.
A reliable feeding station now can help resident birds prepare for the colder winter months ahead.
