Small birds need to eat a lot to survive in cold weather
But there are some things people across the north can do to help the wild creatures trying to survive in their gardens or grounds.
3 things that could help: Give them a feast , feeding all day to make sure they have enough fat reserves to get through the long, cold night but food can be hard to find, especially in the snow. The two wildlife charities advise giving them a helping hand by keeping your feeders topped up. Provide fresh water Birds and other animals need fresh water all year round for drinking and bathing in but it can be hard for animals to find drinking water in cold weather when pools and streams freeze over. Putting out a shallow bowl of fresh water and keeping birdbaths ice-free can help birds and mammals survive when everything else is frozen say Ulster Wildlife.
Shelter from the elements A bird box isn’t just a great place to raise chicks, it can also be a cosy bedroom on a cold winter night say Ulster Wildlife. Lots of small birds like to roost in bird boxes during winter, where they’re slightly warmer and protected from bad weather. Some species, like blue tits, may roost on their own.
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