Robins will keep returning all autumn when you leave simple fruit outside
The robin is undoubtedly Britain's most beloved bird, and catching a glimpse of one in your garden is always a delightful experience. Happily, there are certain fruits these red-breasted favourites particularly enjoy that you can leave out to entice them back to your outdoor space time and again.
TL;DR
- Robins are Britain's most beloved bird and do not migrate, requiring assistance during winter.
- Soft fruits such as apples, pears, blueberries, strawberries, and soaked raisins are ideal for attracting robins.
- Naturally growing berries like sloes, hawthorn, holly, cherries, and grapes are also favorites.
- Food can be placed on the ground, a tray, or a low bird table near shrubs for easy access and quick escape.
- Avoid feeding robins salted foods, cooked food, loose peanuts, dry or hard foods, and milk.
- Peanuts should be unsalted and from a reputable supplier to avoid aflatoxin.
- Pause feeding seeds and peanuts from May to October due to disease spread risk.
- Clean feeders weekly, move them regularly, and change bird bath water daily to prevent disease.