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Even a modest pond can attract frogs, dragonflies and bathing birds. Use native plants and a gentle slope to help creatures enter and leave safely.
Observing nests can be fascinating, but wild birds are protected by law. Keep a safe distance and never disturb eggs, chicks or sitting adults.
A half-barrel or large tub can become a mini habitat for water boatmen, pond snails and drinking birds. Add native oxygenators and a small ramp.
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Dirty feeders can spread illnesses such as trichomonosis. Scrub them weekly with warm soapy water, rinse well and allow to dry completely.
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Planting a Native Tree for Wildlife and Shade
Stack logs, bricks and hollow stems to create shelter for beetles, solitary bees and ladybirds. Position it in a sunny, sheltered spot away from damp.
