Woodpigeon - Photo by Maggie Glass

Food Bank!

At this time of the year, life can be tough for wildlife.  With the weather worsening and the shorter days, it makes it harder to find the food they need.

Give them a helping hand!

Put out sunflower seeds, fat balls, fruit and mealworms, for the birds.  Small mammals will take any seeds that fall beneath the feeder.  If you still have hedgehogs out and about in your garden, put out minced meat, dog/cat food or chopped boiled egg.  For squirrels, put out nuts, sunflower seeds or chopped carrot.  Badgers like fruit, peanuts, dried dog food or mealworms.  Make sure that bird baths or ponds are not frozen and if you don’t have a pond, put out a bowl of fresh water.

While helping the wildlife, you can enjoy the wonderful sight of having them in your garden.