Warning to Anyone Spotting Robins in Their Garden This January

Manchester: As the cold weather hits, people in the UK are being reminded to look out for robins in their gardens. These little red-breasted birds don’t hibernate, so they need our help to find food during the chilly months.

With bugs and worms hard to find under the frost, it’s super important to provide them with extra food. You can scatter food on ground trays or bird tables to help them out.

Experts suggest setting up food stations not just for robins but for other birds too. It’s all about keeping them fed and warm. Robins love berries, but they’ll also munch on insects when they can find them.

They aren’t big fans of regular bird seeds. Instead, they prefer a mix of fruit and live insects. If you’re putting out fruit, make sure it’s high enough so only the birds can reach it.

It’s also a good idea to keep fresh water available for them. They enjoy bathing, and in really cold weather, heated birdbaths can be a lifesaver.

According to The Woodland Trust, a mix of bird seed, sunflower hearts, and dried mealworms is great for robins. Berries and sliced apples are favorites too, but remember to keep them on elevated surfaces to keep other animals away.

If you’re using a bird table, make sure to clean it regularly. This helps prevent diseases like Trichomonosis, which can spread among birds. If food gets damp, toss it out to avoid mold.

Using a covered bird table can also help keep the food dry and protect the birds from predators. Lucy Taylor, a bird expert, warns that feeding birds on flat surfaces can increase the risk of disease.

So, let’s do our part to help these lovely robins survive the winter!