Lots of people like the idea of robins visiting their garden and in March you could just make it happen. They’ll flock to you if you leave a common fruit outside this spring
14:43, 14 Mar 2026Updated 14:43, 14 Mar 2026
The fruit could make robins flock to your garden (stock image)(Image: Ray Kennedy via Getty Images)
There’s nothing quite like spotting robins in your garden on a glorious spring morning and, if you’re keen to lure them in, placing a simple item outdoors could do the job. You might be surprised to learn that a particular fruit can attract these birds, enticing them to return repeatedly, especially during months like March.
It’s welcome news for many as, with the weather beginning to warm up, people are starting to spend more time in their gardens and relish their outdoor spaces. However, you could now tempt birds to pay a visit by offering them a straightforward food they adore, making it an even more appealing spot to unwind in.
This isn’t the first piece of advice of this nature to be shared recently either. A little while back, gardeners were also told to avoid doing something to aid the birds too.
The tip was recently imparted by Martin Cormican, who goes by Martin’s Birdwatch on Instagram. He utilises his platform to disseminate all sorts of birdwatching wisdom.
According to Martin, there are a few things people need to understand. He stated that attracting birds to your garden and bird feeders involves a combination of supplying the right food, creating a hospitable habitat and ensuring safety from predators.
In a recent post, he penned: “Offer a variety of food/seed mixes. Use a mix of seeds, including sunflower seeds, nyjer seeds, millet and cracked corn to attract different bird species.
“Suet and fat balls, especially in winter. Suet provides high-energy food for birds like woodpeckers and nuthatches.
“Fruits. Place slices of apples, oranges or berries for birds like robins and orioles. Offer live or dried mealworms to attract insect-eating birds such as bluebirds and wrens.
“Ensure clean, fresh water is available for drinking and bathing. Use shallow baths with a gentle slope.”
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Therefore, according to Martin, all that’s required outdoors to entice robins in March is some apple. Whilst there are alternative fruits you could provide as well, this appears to be a favoured option.
Why it works
You might not be aware, but robins are particularly fond of munching on apple. To draw them in, you can provide small, fresh apple slices or place them on a bird platform feeder.
Robins naturally consume berries and fruits from trees and shrubs, which explains why they’re often attracted to fruit. In fact, they’re especially keen on it during the spring months.
You must ensure the fruit remains in good condition and doesn’t become mouldy. If it does, remove it and substitute with fresh.
Some experts suggest you should also steer clear of offering them high-sugar fruits like grapes. However, if you’re short on apple, there are alternative options available. Dried fruits such as raisins could be left out for them as well.
They’re also partial to pears and oranges, provided they’re finely chopped. There are several different foods you can leave out to attract them to your garden.
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