Christmas seems a long time ago now but there’s still plenty of time before school starts again and there’s plenty of things you can do to help the wildlife in your garden on these cold winter days.

• Birds struggle to find food and you can help by putting out food for the birds. Getting a good set of feeders and the right mix of food can have a major impact on the birds. Here are some of the birds to look out for in your garden this winter and the best food to attract them.
• Birds need water too and as water freezes quickly, you can help by making a bird bath and topping it up with fresh water every day.
• If you made the Minibeast Hibernation Home from our newsletter, on sunny days you could have a look to see if any insects have left their home for a while to enjoy some sunshine. Remember, don’t disturb them though. Don’t worry if you haven’t made one yet, there’s still time.
• If you have a pond in your garden, keep a close watch on it and if you see a frog swimming under the ice of your garden pond this winter, it may need your help. You can help by floating a ball on the pond surface or gently breaking the ice or thawing it with warm water to allow more oxygen to penetrate.

We would love to hear what is happening in your garden this year, so please let us know.