Smaller gardens are fast becoming the norm in the UK, as there is simply less space for building.
Having a small garden should not prevent you attracting birds though – so follow the advice in this guide!
Maximise available space
If the space within your garden is tight, why not consider other types of feeders?
You can get ones that are designed to sit on windowsills, which will help bring the birds in close range of you. Window feeders will leave you with enough garden space for your Supremo Carina chairs too, so you can even watch them from the lawn.
Vary the food selection
If you remember to provide a varied bird food diet in your feeders, you are guaranteed to attract numerous different species, regardless of the size of your space.
Seed mixes will ensure plenty of bird varieties, but complement them with fat balls, suet, unsalted nuts and dried mealworms. This will give the birds a balanced diet with plenty of moisture, fat and protein.
Think of the long term
Smaller gardens can present fewer threats to birds from predators, making them good choices for nesting. You can take advantage of that by putting some nesting boxes in your garden for them to rear their chicks in. You can place the boxes at a safe height, or consider nest pouches if you are really strapped for space.
Great and blue tits enjoy small gardens, and so do robins, and these make for appealing feathered friends.
