Garden Bird Dos & Don'ts This Spring
Spring and summer are some of the busiest and most important times of year for our garden birds Many birds are now nesting and feeding hungry chicks, which means they need safe places to rest, fresh water and reliable food sources every single day. Small changes in our gardens can make a huge difference — from keeping feeders clean to offering live food during nesting season. Here are a few simple dos and don’ts to help your garden birds thrive this spring
✅DO:
Put out fresh clean water daily Offer live food like mealworms during nesting season
Clean feeders regularly to stop disease spreading Provide shelter with shrubs, hedges and nesting areas
Keep feeders topped up during busy nesting season
Feed little and often in warm weather
🚫DON’T:
Leave mouldy or wet food out Use dirty feeders or bird baths
Disturb nesting birds or hedges
Give salty or processed human foods Let food pile up on the ground
Forget birds need extra protein in spring
⭐Did you Know :
Parent birds can make hundreds of feeding trips every day
Baby birds need protein-rich insects, not just seeds
Fresh water is just as important as food Even small gardens or balconies can help wildlife
Spring and early summer are the hardest-working months for garden birds
If you’d like to learn more about feeding and supporting your garden birds, take a look at our Garden Bird Guides for helpful tips. You can also explore our carefully selected feeder and food recommendations in our “Shop Our Picks” section.