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1. Leave out food
Gardeners can lend a helping hand to a hedgehog or bird by providing some extra food for them.
Providing wild bird food such as seeds, suet balls, mealworms and berries is ideal for hungry birds, as they provide protein and energy.
Meanwhile, tinned dog/cat food is ideal for hungry little hedgehogs, and a mixture of nuts, seeds and vegetables will be a welcome sight and suitable for most small mammals.
2. Provide fresh water
The experts said: “All that hunting and gathering is thirsty work, so leaving fresh water out for weary travellers is a great help.
“This will keep puffed-out passers-by hydrated and send them on their way again. Water is also great for birds so that they can wash and clean their wings.
“You can provide fresh water in a shallow dish, to avoid any mini-animal accidents – just make sure the dish is no deeper than one inch.”
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