Sustainability

How to help birds this summer

Summer can bring welcome rain but also heatwaves and intense storms that put birds under pressure.

One of the most effective things you can do is provide water. During extreme heat, birds can quickly become dehydrated if they don’t have access to safe places to drink and cool down, especially in urban areas where development limits natural water sources. Learn everything you need to know about providing water for birds with our guide online.

Storms are another summer hazard. If you find a baby bird blown from a nest or an injured bird after wild weather, our step-by-step guide explains what to do (and what not to do). Here’s our BirdLife guide to helping injured birds.