UK gardens support over 60 bird species including robins, blue tits, great tits, blackbirds, goldfinches, and wrens. Providing food, water, shelter, and nesting sites attracts birds year-round. Sunflower hearts are the most versatile feeder food, eaten by 90% of garden species. A basic bird feeding station with two feeders and a water dish costs under thirty pounds. The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch records an average of 7-10 species per UK garden in January.
Key takeaways
- UK gardens support over 60 bird species with the right food, water, and shelter
- Sunflower hearts are eaten by 90% of garden bird species and leave no mess
- A feeding station with two feeders and water costs under thirty pounds to set up
- Nest boxes put up by February attract breeding pairs from March onward
- Berry-bearing shrubs and seed-producing plants provide natural food year-round
- The RSPB records 7-10 species per garden during the annual Big Garden Birdwatch
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