Looking after Wildlife During Winter

Not many of us look forward to the winter months.boxes; houses for frogs and toads houses bat
The darkness and cold can make us feel quiteboxes, hedgehogs homes, bumblebee nesting
melancholy, and at least we have Christmas to keepnesters; to numerous bird feeders and tables, there
us cheery. However, winter can be real a struggle foris much we can do to lend a hand.
the local wildlife in our gardens.And we don't need a huge back garden either Many
Our local wildlife has taken a battering of late.bird feeders and wildlife boxes can be used on lawns,
Whether its due to global warming or otherflowerbeds, window boxes, planter and even patios.
environment problems there has been a drasticSome are really fantastic looking too and can help
decline of many key species such as bumblebees,brighten the dullest garden. From really vivid
and it is winter where they will struggle the most.flowerbed bird feeders to ceramic bumblebee
With the snow on the ground and a shortage ofnesters, ornamental hedgehog houses and rustic bird
flowers, berries and plants, food becomes scarce intables, there is something to suit any garden.
the winter for those animals and birds that are unable
to migrate or hibernate. It can take years for aFlower Bed Bird Feeder
species to recover from a particularly bad winter andThey even make great Christmas presents too, and
as many are at risk already with declining numbers, itit can feel doubly great knowing that you have not
could be devastating for some local species.only found the perfect gift for that hard to please
Fortunately we can help. There are a large selectionrelative but also you are helping the environment in
of feeders and wildlife houses out there. From housethe process.
martin and swallow nesting bowls and other bird