Help garden birds | Ulster Wildlife

Goldfinch (c) Derek Moore

Goldfinch (c) Derek Moore

Help garden birds

Our feathered friends

Birds are one of the most colourful and obvious visitors to our gardens and are a welcome ally, devouring pesky slugs and snails. Many, however, are in decline and can really struggle during a harsh winter, so food, water and shelter are essential in helping them flourish on your patch.

Bird feeder illustration

How to feed birds in your garden

Find out how to attract birds into your garden all year round.

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How to build a nest box for birds

With natural nesting sites in decline, putting a nestbox in your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.

Water for wildlife

How to provide water for wildlife

By providing a water source in your garden, you can invite in a whole host of creatures.