Hannah Bourne-Taylor, dubbed the ‘bird lady’ from Amazon Prime’s Clarkson’s Farm, is using her platform to champion wildlife protection amid the UK’s recent heatwaves. Having guided Jeremy Clarkson and his team at Diddly Squat Farm on safeguarding local birds — including careful nest identification to avoid disturbance — Hannah now appeals to the public to take simple but vital action.
With temperatures climbing above 30 degrees Celsius, Hannah calls on her hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers to leave water outside for birds and other vulnerable wildlife. In a recent video, she demonstrates filling a cake tin with water in a field, explaining why this simple step could be a lifesaver.
“Since the 1970s, we’ve lost around 70% of small natural water sources like ponds,” Hannah points out. “During a heatwave, this water acts as a surrogate pond and could save one life — or many.”
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Birds and other creatures struggle to regulate their body temperature and conserve energy when water is scarce. Providing a “little oasis” of water offers them a vital refuge — a “spa” that might be the difference between survival and death in extreme heat.
Hannah encourages everyone to place water wherever possible: gardens, doorsteps, local parks, or countryside locations. Her message is clear — if you have access to water, you can make a crucial difference in your local ecosystem.
The video quickly inspired a wave of responses from viewers sharing their own creative ways to help wildlife. Some use dog paddling pools, others place bowls with fresh water in gardens or on windowsills filled with marbles to offer safe drinking spots for small creatures.
One viewer remarked, “My crows use the paddling pool I have for the dogs. I change the water every two days and also put out drinking bowls for them.”
Another shared, “I’m amazed how many birds take a drink or a bath from the water I leave in my garden.”
By taking this simple step, everyday people can join Hannah in creating safe havens for vulnerable wildlife during challenging weather — a small act with a big impact.