#keatfarmparks
WATER FOR WILDLIFE
Having a water source in our parks and gardens is essential to support wildlife. Here at Keat Farm Holiday Parks we have taken the view that it would be impractical to have and maintain a full sized pond and it would only serve one area of the grounds.
​
Instead we have opted to have smaller water features, mini ponds and pebble pools situated in several of the gardens, thus making water available in all areas.
​
Our grounds staff will endeavour to keep these topped up, however we would really appreciate the help of our customers to do this in times of hot weather. Thank you.
Top tips for providing water for wildlife:
-
Put water where you can watch the activity as you’re not going to want to miss anything!
-
Use a specially made bird bath, or just a bowl on the floor – you’ll attract different creatures to different settings.
-
Place water for birds near a shrub or tree as they like to approach from a place of safety.
-
Watch for predators such as cats.
-
Leave water where you can easily access it for cleaning and filling.
-
Introduce a small, shallow or running water feature and provide water for birds, as well as butterflies and other insects. Even an old sink can be turned into a water feature!
-
Dig a pond and attract even more wildlife into your garden, from frogs and toads, to dragonflies and herons! Remember to provide shallow edges so anything that falls in can get back out again.