Caring for wildlife in February
Caring for wildlife in February
Most wildlife will still be hibernating but some hedgehogs and bumblebees will emerge early if the weather is warmer. They will have gone without food over the winter and be very hungry. If you want to attract more wildlife to your garden then now is the perfect time to prepare habitats for them ready for when they emerge from hibernation.
Feed Hedgehogs
Leave out water and meaty dog or cat food from dusk for hungry hedgehogs. Make sure to remove anything uneaten in the morning due to flies
Wild Birds
Put out hanging feeders for wild birds. Now is also a good time to put up new nestboxes.
Help the Bees
Make sure you have early flowering plants in the garden such as crocus and primroses for bumblebees
Leave The Compost Heap
Avoid turning your compost heap as frogs and small mammals may still be hibernating within it
Create Habitats
Create areas and potential habitats for wildlife such as log piles, dead hedges or plant a new hedgerow
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