Whether you're a keen gardener or an avian enthusiast, you'll likely be awaiting the arrival of backyard birds as spring makes way for summer. But as temperatures rise in June, it's important to provide birds with fresh water and protein-rich food sources, alongside useful nesting materials and native plants.
Though there are plenty of ways to help backyard birds in the summer, these considerations really are crucial. Without fresh water, birds can't drink and bathe; without high-protein foods like seeds and even insects, they'll miss out on essential nutrients; and without shelter, they could become vulnerable to predators, especially as breeding season approaches.
