Young Gardeners – Let’s look after our birds!
This week we are talking about birds. Looking after the birds in your garden is really important in Winter as natural food can be difficult to find.
British Garden Centres have put together a simple yet fun way to get the kids to interact with the garden & wildlife.
Make your own bird food feeder.
We can lend a hand by providing a welcome source of additional food to our feathered friends by making your own free-hanging bird food. It’s a lot of fun, they are simple and easy to make and will definitely attract more birds into your garden. If you make your garden a haven for birds you can enjoy watching them all year round.
Get spotting, have fun!
Download our ‘How To Guide’ so you can make your own heart-shaped bird feeder! Simply click the link and get making.
Download our colouring sheets! As you keep an eye on your new bird feeders you can colour in the ones you have spotted.
The competition winner has been drawn. Thank you to everyone who entered, we LOVED seeing all of your creations. Keep an eye out for the next Young Gardeners competition!
If you start feeding the birds in your garden you will soon notice some regular visitors!
You may see some of the following, amazing wild birds all thanks to your new homemade bird feeder.
Blue Tit
Robin
Sparrow
Wren
Fun Bird Facts:
- RSPB confirms there are 406 species of birds in the UK! How many have you seen?
- Each garden attracts different birds based on the plants, trees & shrubs on offer. If there is a source of drinking and bathing water, food and shelter available you can definitely count on seeing some wild birds out of your window.
- Birds are great at keeping the pests in our gardens under control, from snails to aphids. That’s helpful for your vegetable plots!
Handy products
Below are some great items available in our online store to help you keep the birds happy this Winter.
Thanks for reading, young gardeners!
Come back soon for more fun activities in the garden.
