Watch out for


We can all struggle when the weather takes a turn for the worse, and our wildlife f riends are of ten the most vulnerable to the extremes the elements take. They just need a bit of a helping hand somet imes!


Here are some t ips on how to look af ter wildlife this winter.


Frozen ponds


If you have a pond, check it every day for ice as toxic gases can build up if it f reezes over, and may kill f ish or f rogs hibernat ing at the bot tom.


If the pond does f reeze over, carefully place a saucepan of hot water on the surface to melt a hole. Never t ip boiling water onto it or break the ice with force, as this can harm f ish.


Feeding birds


Birds may have dif f iculty f inding normal food in winter. Find out more about


24 feeding garden birds.


Badgers Badgers don't hibernate, but they do sleep through most of the severe weather, and have a tough t ime f inding their favourite food of earthworms when the ground is f rozen. Nibbles such as light ly cooked meats, cheese, peanuts and f ruit would be welcomed.


and almonds, plus some chopped apple, beans, carrots or spinach.


of fer nuts such as hazelnuts, walnuts


Remember if you see an animal who needs help, cal l the RSPCA's 24-hour helpl ine on 0300 1234 999!


survive the coldest t imes of year


supply, to eat when food is scarce. To help squirrels


food when it?


cache? (store) s in good


Squirrels Squirrels ?


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