Brrrr... It's a cold one today
January 18, 2024
It's currently the coldest morning of the year, and I've just been out to replenish the water dishes at the Home Reserve, ready for this morning's influx of needy residents.
I will of course have to replenish this numerous times while the temperature remains so low - please do ensure that you too keep fresh water available for the birds all year around, but especially during the cold winter months.
To help stop the water re-freezing, you can float a small rubber ball in the water container, and it's bobbing about can keep the liquid nourishment available that much longer than a plain bowl. However, you must NEVER put antifreeze or salt into water, as this is toxic to birds and many mammals.
Nigel
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