How to attract robins to your garden? 5 tips and tricks

4. Create a natural and safe environment

The robin is a territorial bird that often returns to the same place if it finds the right conditions there.

To encourage him to stay, make sure your garden is a welcoming refuge.

Plant nourishing shrubs:

• Hazel, dogwood, cherry, apple, elderberry
• Hawthorn, blackthorn, mulberry, juniper (which produces berries in winter)

Promote a “wild” garden:

• Leave some piles of leaves or dead wood where he can find insects
• Avoid pesticides, which destroy its natural food sources

Beware of cats! Place the feeder and nest box in areas where they are not likely to be attacked.

5. Keep it loyal to your garden

A robin that finds a favorable environment will return year after year.

To maximize your chances of staying:

• Clean the nest box once a year, between September and October
• Tilt the entrance of the nest box slightly forward to prevent water infiltration.
• If you install several nest boxes, space them at least 4 meters apart ( the robin is defending its territory! )

Bonus: If you get him used to your presence by regularly providing him with food, he may become very familiar and come and peck a few meters away from you.

Conclusion

Attracting a robin to your garden is both a pleasure for the eyes and a beneficial gesture for biodiversity.

By providing it with a secure shelter, suitable food and a natural environment rich in insects and berries, you maximize your chances of welcoming it permanently.

Open your eyes wide and listen: soon you will be able to enjoy its melodious song while gardening!