This drop in temperature has significantly increased the appetites of my hens, ducks and geese, after all, who wouldn't admit to eating one or two extra comforting, and of course high calorie, 'snackettes' in the cold weather. The same applies to the wild birds, so now is the time to give them a little tender loving care in the form of some high protein food, such as sunflower seeds, and, just as important, make sure they have access to water. So, go on, top up your bird feeders and drinkers and enjoy watching the wide variety of species that visit British gardens.