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Attracting robins this autumn: a simple trick using an everyday fruit

Mun Mun 3 min read

There he sits, on a branch a few meters away, his bright orange breast glistening in the autumn light. The robin is one of those little garden friends we love to encounter. And the good news is: it is not that difficult to lure him. The solution might already be hidden in your fruit bowl. Yes, really. No expensive seeds or complicated equipment needed.

The overripe apple that will change everything.

Do you have an apple with a slight bruise that has been lying around for a few days? Don’t throw it away! Cut it into small pieces and place a handful in a quiet corner of the garden, on a small plate, or on a clean, flat surface.

Robin by pieces of apple in a garden with the colors of

In autumn, robins love berries and fruit. Their usual food—insects, worms, and larvae—becomes scarcer as it gets colder. Apples are then a welcome treat.

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