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Birds need help year-round, whether that involves providing them tasty food to graze on or water to bathe in. This becomes even more important in the spring months when UK birds are building nests, laying eggs and feeding chicks.

Robins are one of the UK's favourite birds, and while they are a welcome sight year-round, they may be more noticeable in spring. This is because their diet shifts and they rely more on insects, worms and spiders, often found in lawns. According to an expert, attracting them to your garden is easy.

James Ewen, gardening expert at Green Feathers, said: "Robins are a favourite of mine, and it's always a pleasure when one pays you a visit.

"People think luring robins is an impossible task, and while they can be a rare sighting, when you know, you know.

"Considering their basic needs and comfort- food, drink, nesting opportunities, shelter and their most-loved plants and shrubs can go a long way."

If you're looking to attract robins, providing dense shrubs, hedges and climbing plants is perfect. They offer shelter from harsh weather and protection from larger birds.

The gardening expert said: "A top choice for attracting robins and other songbirds is a serviceberry tree, known by many names, including juneberry."

Their fruit ripens from late spring through summer, providing robins with a steady supply of soft, energy-rich berries.

Knowing what robins like to eat is essential. They love food, and providing mealworms and earthworms is a great place to start. According to the pro, providing these will have robins "keep coming back".

Fruits, including apples and pears, can also be a great source of fibre and vitamins for robins. They can help support digestion and healthy feathers and eyes.

Robins need water for hydration and bathing, like many birds. Keep a shallow bird bath topped up year-round, or place a small dish near shrubs.

The expert said: "Robins prioritise safety, so positioning water by shrub shelters them from predators. Never underestimate how important water is for robins to bathe in.

"Providing a place for robins to bathe keeps their feathers clean and free from parasites, and they also make their feathers more pliable when they bathe, allowing them to fight more efficiently, thus getting away from predators more effectively."