Wake up Wildlife after Winter
As days get longer and light levels increase you will see renewed activity from the wild life in your garden. Do not be too quick with the chemical controls but look to see what you can do to maintain a balanced eco-friendly environment.
Many hibernating creatures eat slugs and pests so they are worth looking after.
Birds
- By March as gardens start to warm up the birds will be more active and visible.
- Some birds will be more territorial in spring.
- Nest boxes can be put up at anytime of the year.
- If there are few natural nesting sites a ready made box may help.
- Clean out existing boxes to remove parasites.
- Breeding birds need to be fit so keep feeding through spring and summer.
Amphibians and Hedgehogs
- Frogs and toads will soon start to produce spawn.
- Take care around damp ground so you do not disturb Frogs and Newts  prematurely from hibernation.
- Be careful cleaning out ponds, raking up wet leaves or moving wood piles.
- Wildlife may be hungry after hibernation and a hard winter. A small plate of dog food will help hedgehogs.
- Dry and safe places to awaken from hibernation are key.
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Lots of wildlife in our woods – including rambunctious raccoons who keep raiding our backyard feeders.
Lots of birds out there – juncos; red-headed woodpeckers; chickadees- bright red male cardinals (although I sometimes think Lady Cardinals are even more beautiful!);
titmice; Carolina wrens; sparrows; finches. Even bluebirds are making an appearance.
A pondless water feature is a good way to provide water for your backyard birds, with the added incentive of a wonderful accent piece. Think of them as active sculpture.
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