Creating a welcoming outdoor space to “hygge” your garden bird visitors on chill Show Content
Creating a welcoming outdoor space to “hygge” your garden bird visitors on chilly days involves providing them with warmth, food, shelter, and water in a hygge and safe environment. Here’s how to do it:
1. Food Supply
•High-Energy Foods: Offer calorie-rich foods like suet, fat balls, sunflower seeds, peanuts (unsalted), and mealworms to help birds maintain energy.
•Feeders: Use a variety of bird feeders (hanging, platform, ground) to cater to different bird species. Keep feeders clean to prevent disease.
•Natural Sources: Leave seed heads on plants like sunflowers and coneflowers for birds to forage naturally.
•Fruit Treats: Place sliced apples, pears, or berries in a feeder or on the ground for species that enjoy fruit.
2. Water Access
•Unfrozen Water: Provide a birdbath or shallow dish with fresh water daily. Use a bird-safe heater to prevent freezing or place a floating ball in the water to keep it moving.
•Bathing Options: Birds need to clean their feathers, even in winter. Ensure the birdbath is shallow.
If you want to enjoy watching your feathered visitors set up a hygge seating area near a window or outdoor fire pit to observe them comfortably.
By thoughtfully designing your garden with birds’ needs in mind, you can create a space that keeps them safe, fed, and truly hygge, even on the chilliest days.
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