After temperatures reached highs of 20C over the weekend, the warm weather will continue to hit the UK throughout the summer. Of course, nothing’s better than the sun being out during the holidays but for the wildlife, the dry heat can be harmful.
According to Yorkshire Live, some people have reported seeing dead birds in the street. Now, people are being urged to leave a source of drinking water outside their homes to help the animals.
Whether it’s in the garden or on the driveway people have been advised to help the wildlife that could be struggling with the lack of water in the warm weather. It is hoped that the supply of drinking water might help keep foxes, hedgehogs, birds and even bees and wasps' thirsts quenched.
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It’s important that we contribute to a healthy ecosystem. One person took to Reddit to share the advice. On the platform, Emehen said: "If you have a garden, try to leave a bowl of water out. Wildlife suffers from this heat as much as we do."
Reddit user byjmini said: "Went and put some large saucers out after work yesterday once I saw this post. Didn’t take long for the birds to take advantage."
And u/Evening-Letter2278 built on the advice, adding: "Birds prefer their bowls and baths to be out in the open though, in case cats are lurking in bushes. Also, once one birds been and knows there's somewhere to have a wash and a drink, they will unironically come back with their family, friends, or flock, so keep the bowls in the same place and the numbers build up."
And for people feeling really dedicated, The Wildlife Trust has some advice for people looking to take helping the world to the next level again. The Trust says: "During hot summer weather, it is important to have plenty of water for animals and birds to drink and bathe in. But don’t stop there!
"It is also important to keep the water topped up during the chilly winter months as sources of water can become frozen and more difficult to find.
"If you install a bird bath, make sure it has gradual edges and is roughly textured. If you want to go the extra mile, hanging a drip jug above your bird bath will attract more birds as they hear the dripping water."
The advice should be good for some time, as Met Office forecasts show no signs of rain any time soon, and another hot summer.
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