Robins will flock to your garden daily if you leave out 1 natural item they love on a tray

As the weather turns and autumn begins, the constant thing that can brighten your garden, aside from colourful flowers, is the sight of robins. With their recognisable red breasts and characterful nature, they are a burst of brightness in what can sometimes be rather dull days.

For those looking to attract robins to their gardens, the most important tool is food. Like any animal, delicious food is a great way to attract Robins to your garden, and there are certain treats they could never say no to. According to the bird experts at Beaky Bites, there's one common food they love - sunflower hearts.

They claimed that sunflower hearts are "healthy options Robins love". These foods provide the proteins and fats they need.

The pros added "Sunflower hearts are particularly nutritious and are a Robin favourite during breeding season. They are not only healthy but also very attractive to Robins."

Feeding techniques are just as important as the food itself. Using the right feeding techniques can make a big difference in attracting Robins to your garden.

You can offer sunflower hearts by scattering them on the ground or in platform feeders.

As Robins like to feed on the ground, ground feeding trays are "the best method" to distribute food.

Robins prefer ground feeding, which means they will feed from trays placed on the ground or directly off the ground itself amongst the grass. This is how they naturally feed and makes them feel more comfortable and safe.

Aside from sunflower hearts, suet pellets are a great food source for attracting robins. Especially in the colder months, suet provides the fat and energy Robins need to stay warm and active.

You can offer suet in various forms, such as suet balls and cakes, which are easy for the birds to eat and enjoy.

Suet can be mixed with the sunflower hearts to make a healthy and tasty meal for Robins.