Nature Conservation Day - Having a Wildlife Friendly Garden

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Nature Conservation Day - Having a Wildlife Friendly Garden

Happy World Conservation Day! Today is a day dedicated to having a healthy environment where wildlife can thrive. Saving plants and animals that are at risk of extinction is one of the main goals of Nature Conservation Day. At A Little Bird Company, we’re going to give some of our top tips on having a wildlife-friendly garden that helps you look after the wildlife around your home whilst also having a healthy, environmentally friendly space. 

Grow Flowers

Flowers are a great way to invite wildlife to the garden as they are a source of nectar. Flowers not only look beautiful in your garden but also come with an array of other benefits. They attract pollinators, are natural pest controllers, control weed growth, and much more. Plant flowers using our wildflower seedballs for a gorgeous display of flowers in your garden. Simply scatter them where you want the flowers to grow, water, and wait! 

Bird Food and Feeders

By adding bird feeders to your garden and supplying small birds with good quality food, you’ll attract plenty of wild birds that you can watch from your window. Supplying bird food is the best way to take care of the birds that visit your garden. Make sure you give them everything they need with our seasonal bird food, which contains all the right seeds and nutrients the birds need to help them through nesting, breeding, molting, and even cold winter weather. Not only are you helping the birds, but having bird feeders in your garden adds an eye-catching decorative touch, so you can have a beautiful, yet eco-friendly garden. 

Bird Nesting Boxes

Having bird nesting boxes in your garden provides the small birds that visit your garden a safe space to rest. Nest boxes help to keep small birds safe and protected from harsh weather, other animals, and more. Not only are you looking out for the small birds in your garden, but you’re also adding even more decoration to your outdoor space with a bird nesting box. Birds use a wooden nesting box when they have their young in spring, but they also benefit from a warm space to use for roosting in the cold winter weather. Birds will huddle together in an artisan nester to share warmth.

Introduce a Water Source

Having a supply of fresh, clean water in your garden will attract a whole array of wildlife to your garden to drink from it. The perfect way to do this is by placing a bird bath in your garden for small birds to use when they visit. 

If you’re feeling especially adventurous, why not create a pond in your garden? Not only will you be supplying water, but also attracting a whole new group of water-loving species into your space. 

Make your own Compost

Composting is a brilliant way to be more eco-friendly and bring wildlife into the garden. Improve your carbon footprint and recycle whilst creating a haven for many species of wildlife and insects. Composting provides a food source and is also a great material to have when gardening and encouraging plants to grow. 

We hope these simple steps have helped bring some inspiration to look after the wildlife that visits your garden this Nature Conservation Day. Start making your garden wildlife friendly today with A Little Bird Company and enjoy watching all the little visitors come into your outdoor space.  

Clare Cahill

Thank you for reading!

Clare Cahill is an bird enthusiast with a passion for observing and learning. While she definitely doesn’t have a formal degree in ornithology, Clare has dedicated hours to reading birding books and exploring nature, constantly expanding her knowledge and deepening her love for wildlife.

For Clare, birdwatching brings a sense of calm and connection to the world, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. She believes that the more we connect with nature, the more we can do to protect and conserve it. Through her writing, Clare hopes to inspire others to take a moment to pause, look up, and appreciate the calm and connection that comes from letting a little wildness into our everyday lives.

About A Little Bird Co.

The seasonal bird food brand

We're a little company, supporting little birds. Find out more about what sets us apart.

  • What to feed the birds in summer

    Seasonal

    Birds have different dietary needs throughout the year, from nesting to moulting and surviving colder months. To support these changes, we’ve created seasonal blends – order a Seasonal Bird Food bag, and we’ll adjust the blend to match the season, making it easy to do something great for the birds.

  • Sustainable

    Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We don't farm, process, and transport cheap filler ingredients that birds simply kick to the floor. Instead, we focus on premium ingredients they love. Our packaging is compostable, and our bird feeders and nest boxes are tested for durability and longevity.

  • Songbird

    We design our food and select our range of feeders with little birds in mind. Every ingredient in our blends is chosen because small birds love it, simplifying your bird feeding routine. Our feeders provide safe access to food while helping to keep out larger, more dominant species. Look out for robins, blue tits, wrens, finches and more visiting your garden for our food.

  • Support

    With birds in your garden, you’re never alone - they’re the friends who always visit. Feeding them supports wildlife conservation while bringing joy and calm. Whether spotting a new species or simply watching their daily routines, just ten minutes a day strengthens your connection with nature and boosts your wellbeing.

When life feels busy, the birds keep it simple.

There’s something lovely about how feeding the birds becomes part of the rhythm of your day. A scoop of seed, a clean dish of water - and then a pause, just to watch who turns up. It doesn’t have to take long, but those moments can be surprisingly grounding. A little burst of mindfulness, fresh air, a chance to notice your garden as it changes throughout the seasons, and the cheerful flutter of wings - it’s good for the soul.

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