Autumn Bird Care
Autumn Bird Care
Just as Autumn is a time of change for the plants in your garden it is also a time of change for wild birds. Some birds have already started their migrations and other species will soon be starting theirs too. Many will be leaving the UK for warmer climates, but there will also be others arriving from colder countries.
Moulting Birds
Most birds will have finished moulting by now, but there may be a few still going through the process in early Autumn. These birds will be less active as they feel vulnerable and try to reserve energy for the process. If you have local birds that are still moulting then leave out high-energy and high-protein feed
Wait To Prune
Many of the plants in your garden have berries and fruit in Autumn, however you may also be looking to prune some of these plants. If so, try to wait until the birds have eaten the berries, or leave the cuttings accessible for birds afterwards
Clean Water Sources
Keep an eye on water sources, falling leaves can accumulate in bird baths, puddles and ponds and begin to rot. Keep these water sources clean and top them up if needed
Clean Bird Boxes
With nesting season over Autumn is the perfect time to clean out old bird boxes, even ones that haven't supported a brood this year should be checked. Clear out any debris, repair any damage and use a specialist wildlife disinfectant. Allow the box to dry after cleaning and then line with dry moss or dry Autumn leaves before putting back up
High Energy Food
Birds require a lot of energy for their migrations so leave out high energy bird feeds
High Fat Food
As the weather begins to get colder start leaving out high-fat bird feeds as these will be essential for the birds to survive the low temperatures
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Help your Autumn garden wildlife
Many types of garden animals will sleep through the coldest months of the year, some hibernating, while others enter a state of torpor where they can wake in emergencies. In late Autumn these animals will begin to look for nice and dry places they can rest undisturbed in Winter so early to mid Autumn is the perfect time to prep your garden for them.
Help your garden wildlife
Reviving Summer scorched lawns & prepping for Winter
During the summer your lawn may have become scorched, patchy or compacted and once we reach the cooler but still warm temperatures of Autumn it's the perfect opportunity to remedy these. The better condition your lawn is in entering the Winter the better it will survive and ultimately save you work in the Spring.
Revive your lawn
Autumn - Time to plant Spring flowering bulbs
Bulbs are a highly rewarding way to add some colour to your garden and Autumn is the perfect time for planting Spring flowering bulbs. The soil is still warm enough for the bulbs to establish their roots, allowing them to flower in Spring instead of Summer.
Get your bulbs planted
