How to Attract More Birds to Your Garden
There’s nothing quite like the joy of seeing birds bring your garden to life. Whether you’re a keen birdwatcher or simply love the sound of morning song, creating a bird-friendly space is easier than you think. By providing the essentials — food, water, and shelter — and adapting with the seasons, you can transform your garden into a safe haven for wildlife.
1. Provide a Reliable Food Source
Birds need consistent energy, especially during breeding season and the colder months. Offering a variety of foods will help attract a wide range of species.
- Seeds & Nuts: Sunflower seeds are a favourite of blue tits and great tits. Peanuts (unsalted) work well for nuthatches and woodpeckers.
- Suet & Fat Balls: Ideal for winter when birds need high-energy food.
- Mealworms: Loved by robins, wrens, and blackbirds.
👉 A Chickli Bird Feeder with Built-in Camera is perfect here — not only does it provide a safe and sturdy feeding station, but it also lets you enjoy a front-row view of your feathered visitors.
2. Add Fresh Water for Drinking & Bathing
Water is just as important as food. A shallow bird bath or even a small water dish can help. Keep it topped up and free of ice in winter.
- Tip: Place the bath in a quiet, shaded spot and keep it clean to prevent disease.
- Birds are more likely to visit if they can both drink and bathe.
3. Offer Shelter and Nesting Sites
Safe places to rest and raise young are critical for garden birds. Nest boxes give them a secure alternative to declining natural sites like old trees and hedgerows.
- 25mm Hole Box: Best for blue tits and small species.
- 32mm Hole Box: Perfect for great tits, sparrows, and nuthatches.
- Open-Front Box: Designed for robins and wrens.
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4. Think Seasonally
Different times of year bring different needs:
- Spring: Nesting season — put up boxes early to give birds time to explore.
- Summer: Keep feeders clean and ensure water is always available.
- Autumn: Offer high-fat foods like suet to help birds build reserves.
- Winter: Provide consistent feeding and unfrozen water when natural food is scarce.
5. Create a Bird-Friendly Garden
Beyond feeders and boxes, small changes to your garden can make a big impact:
- Plant native shrubs and hedgerows for natural food and cover.
- Avoid pesticides, which reduce insect populations.
- Leave some areas “wild” with logs, leaf piles, and flowers for pollinators.
Why Chickli?
At Chickli, our mission is simple: to help you bring more wildlife into your garden while building products that last a lifetime. Our camera-integrated bird boxes and feeders let you enjoy every moment of the bird world — from nest-building to fledging — while creating safe, sustainable habitats for nature.