Blue tits flocked to my garden when I made one simple change

Blue tits are now in my garden every day

Blue tits flocked to my garden when I made one simple change(Image: Lillian King via Getty Images)

Blue tits are amongst the most familiar and easily identifiable visitors to British gardens. Instantly recognisable by their distinctive blue and yellow plumage and their melodic trilling call, they are a firm favourite with garden enthusiasts. Their nesting season begins in mid-April, making spring an ideal time to care for these charming little birds.

I recently succeeded in drawing a regular group of blue tits to my garden, and remarkably, it didn’t cost me a single penny. While investing in costly feeders or elaborate nesting boxes can certainly help, this wasn’t the approach I took.

I simply put out fresh water for the birds to enjoy, and the blue tits took full advantage.

Birds require water every day, not merely for drinking but also for bathing.

Clean feathers are vital for warmth and flight, as well as keeping birds comfortable during warmer weather, reports the Express.

Blue tits love water(Image: Getty)

Within just a few days of placing fresh water in a shallow bird bath, blue tits began arriving each morning in pairs or groups of three, making full use of the bath.

These days, they rarely stray from the garden for long.

In fact, I’ve since added nesting boxes and food for them.

Occasionally, other birds, such as pigeons, visit the garden, though blue tits remain the predominant species.

I’ve also noticed a handful of robins, which is quite unusual in my garden, as they tend to appear in winter.

Should you choose to provide feed, blue tits are particularly fond of suet balls and suet pellets.

It’s equally important to supply water alongside any feeders, so the birds needn’t venture too far.

Cultivating specific plants and greenery outdoors can also attract various bird species, including robins and blue tits.

This encompasses thick shrubs like juneberry, which can provide them with protection from the elements. They also produce fruit that birds can consume.