{"id":781,"date":"2019-09-16T20:21:40","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T20:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southyarewildlifegroup.org\/?p=781"},"modified":"2019-09-28T15:29:08","modified_gmt":"2019-09-28T15:29:08","slug":"how-to-give-your-garden-wildlife-a-hand-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southyarewildlifegroup.org\/how-to-give-your-garden-wildlife-a-hand-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to give your garden wildlife a hand this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whilst summer can bring an abundance of wildlife to our gardens, the long days and glorious warmth soon fade into dark autumn evenings and crisp winter mornings.<\/strong><\/p>\n Although this happens every year, it can still be a real shock to our resident species from\u00a0birds and mammals to\u00a0amphibians. Food sources dry up, freezing weather sets in and frost blankets the landscape, making autumn and winter potentially a very rough time for wildlife.<\/p>\n Our garden visitors need a helping hand to give them the best possible chance so make sure you read on to find out our best tips for making your garden a haven all year round, even throughout the cold winter months!<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s seeds, scraps or fat balls, putting food out<\/strong> for garden birds is a great way to connect with the nature on our doorstep and give our feathered friends an additional source of food.<\/p>\n However, it\u2019s worth remembering that once you start feeding them, birds will remember the food source and may become dependent on the food you are providing. This is even more important in winter as natural food sources are depleted.<\/p>\n Hedgehogs and other hibernating mammals will also need to stock up before the winter sets in, so consider leaving out cat biscuits, nuts and pet food (not fish-based) to help them out.<\/p>\nKeep feeding the birds and other wildlife<\/h2>\n