Blue tits are one of the most common and recognisable garden birds in the UK
05:00, 08 May 2026Updated 08:22, 08 May 2026
Blue tits flock to my garden after I added 1 simple addition(Image: Santiago Urquijo via Getty Images)
Blue tits rank among the most familiar and beloved visitors to gardens across the UK. Instantly recognisable by their striking blue and yellow plumage and distinctive trilling call, they’re firm favourites with gardeners everywhere. With their breeding season kicking off in mid-April, spring is an ideal time to give them a helping hand.
I’ve recently succeeded in attracting a regular group of blue tits to my own garden, and remarkably, it didn’t cost me a penny. While expensive feeders or fancy nesting boxes can certainly help, that’s not what did the trick for me.
All I did was put out fresh water for the birds to use, and it was the blue tits who took to it most enthusiastically.
Birds require water daily, not only for drinking but also for bathing.
Keeping their feathers clean is vital for insulation and flight, and also helps them stay cool during warmer spells, reports the Express.
Blue tits love water(Image: Getty)
Within just a few days of setting out fresh water in a shallow bird bath, blue tits began arriving each morning in pairs or in threes, eagerly making use of it.
These days, they’re rarely away from the garden for long.
In fact, I’ve since added nesting boxes and food to encourage them to come back.
Occasionally, other birds drop by too, such as pigeons, but blue tits are by far the most frequent visitors.
I’ve even spotted a few robins, which is unusual for my garden, as they typically only show up in winter.
If you’re thinking of providing food, blue tits are particularly fond of suet balls and suet pellets.
However, it’s equally important to offer water if you’ve got feeders out, so the birds don’t need to travel far.
Cultivating particular plants and foliage in your garden can also attract a variety of birds, including robins and blue tits.
Dense shrubs such as juneberry are especially effective, offering birds shelter from the elements while also producing fruit they can eat.
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