Feed the Birds

At this time of year when temperatures suddenly drop birds flock to our gardens to find food and refuge. Many households around the country put out food for the birds. If this is something you would like to do there is a very helpful special birdfeeding section on the website of Birdwatch Ireland which gives information on the safest and most nutritious food for birds; where to place birdfeeders; hygiene around bird tables; need for water.

https://birdwatchireland.ie/irelands-birds-birdwatch-ireland/garden-birds/feeding-your-garden-birds/

A year round way to have food and shelter for our feathered friends is to have a garden for biodiversity with trees and shrubs  producing seeds, fruit and berries. Evergreen cover, such as holly, cotoneaster, ivy, provide shelter in winter and nesting places in spring.