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Lauren Bradbury

Bird bath winter care - 6 expert-approved tips to prevent freezing and keep it clean

Bird drinking water.

A beautiful red robin or singing sparrow can brighten the gloomiest winter days. But as the days get colder and food and water sources become scarce, they won’t return if you don’t follow through with your bird bath winter care.

Birds are an essential part of our ecosystem and should be protected at all costs, but it’s safe to say that there are perks to encouraging birds in your garden. A wildlife garden can boost your property value, and you can even attract birds that eat slugs to protect your crops and blooms. And while birds often use bird baths in UK gardens, winter is a tough time for them.

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