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I’m struggling in the heat, and I know the birds and wildlife in my yard are, too. While I can still hear their joyful chirping in the early morning, they are taking more cover during the day.Although I can still see movements in my trees and shrubs, where they perch in shady spots away from full sun, it’s only in the evenings that I see them come out of hiding.It’s at this time that I watch them perching on the edge of my bird bath, or even daring to flap their feathers in the water to cool down. It’s clear that my bird bath is a ‘mini summer sanctuary’ for the birds that visit my yard.In the warmer months, it’s more challenging for birds and other wildlife to find fresh water, which is why wildlife experts are encouraging gardeners to leave out a fresh supply in July.
(Image credit: Shutterstock)With warmer summer weather and with many young birds having fledged the nest, Lucy Taylor, wildlife expert at Vine House Farm, is advising anyone with a garden to leave out a clean supply of water for the birds.She says, “The warmer weather we experience in July means that other sources of water relied on by birds may have dried up, and they need to replace the fluids they lose in the heat."Providing fresh water is particularly important for seed eaters, who don’t get the moisture from insects, although all birds still need to drink.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Change the water daily to keep the birds healthy
