Gardeners urged to take action if they spot robins this winter

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

As the winter weather is set to get even colder in the next few weeks, more wildlife will struggle to find food. The freezing temperatures overnight and into the day will cause ground to harden, making it difficult for birds to find enough food to eat - especially smaller species like robins.

Synonymous with winter itself, robins are a popular festive motif, adorning everything from Christmas cards, tree ornaments and wrapping paper.

While they may be associated with winter in our collective imaginations, the little birds spend all year singing in our gardens.

You may not think it from their appearance, robins are surprisingly territorial and can be aggressive to other birds if they try to encroach on the area they call home. READ MORE: Enormous 150-year-old orphanage with 28 bedrooms is on the market for £3million READ MORE: The Greater Manchester neighbourhood that has 'too many cafes' While they look small and sweet, robins feel a strong connection to their territory - which might well be your garden - which is why it is important to give them a helping hand during the winter months when their food sources might be more scarce, the Mirror reports.