5 ways Campsites can help Wild Birds in the UK
So how Campsites can help Wild Birds
In Norfolk, we are known for our varied wildlife and birds specifically. The broads are home to many species of wild birds. The Norfolk Broads is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the UK, along with Habitats like Wellney Wash in the Fenlands.
1. - Ensure campsites are tidy
Unsurprisingly rubbish is a major killer of many wild bird's plastics especially as they cannot be passed and are not digestible. Ensure plastics and other rubbish is kept away from feeding areas.
2. Encourage campers to feed the birds correctly
You should ask your campers not to leave food out for the birds outside of the designated feeding areas as this promotes rats, and larger birds and will likely cause you problems further down the line.
3. Keep children and dogs from nesting areas
Birds can be disrupted and leave their nests, resulting in problems for hatchlings and unhatched eggs which. Make sure you signpost these areas and communicate this to your visitors. If you are looking for Dog-Friendly campsite stays you can consider reading more about this here.
4. Use bushes and trees to section areas off
Creating green zones or areas where birds can nest is ideal, it also encourages them to stay and for breeding pairs to return each year.
5. Add birdhouses and feeding boxes
Why not sell proper bird seed for feeders, according to Bird-feeders.co.uk this is the best way to keep wild birds stress-free and healthy.
Why Wildlife is important at a campsite?
Use your experience and remember the value of wildlife around your campsite.
- Birds keep insect numbers down
- Birds can help with pollination
- Birds attract visitors
- Birds give the perfect morning courus!