No Mow May is upon us and this allows for the perfect opportunity to support local wildlife in your garden by not doing one simple task.
No Mow May was started by the conservation charity Plantlife, and is a reaction to the loss of 97% of flower-rich meadows since 1970. The charity’s aim is to encourage biodiversity in the estimated 20 million back gardens in the UK, by boosting the food sources for vital pollinators like bees and butterflies.
An increased presence of plant life is not only good for pollinators, it is also an essential support for the UK’s natural food chains. Pollinators are a common food source for many garden birds as the weather warms up.
Birds such as Spotted Flycatchers, Swallows, House Martins and Swifts feast on insects, with all catching their prey exclusively on the wing. Each of these species have struggled with decline in recent years, so providing more opportunities for food in your garden could help in supporting their numbers.
Read more on how you can help wildlife during this No Mow May
