Peter Dowdall: Here's how to protect our garden friends to ensure their survival — and ours

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

A dunnock (Prunella modularis) on a bush branch with red rose hips. Picture: iStock

I don't know if it's because of the recent cold snap, but I have noticed loads of birds around — and not just in my garden but everywhere.

Protecting birds and wildlife in our gardens and keeping them safe by giving them safe places to nest is critical, not just to their survival but also to the success of our gardens and farms and our very own survival.