’Tis the season to spread kindness – and, though that can include your friends, family, and neighbours, according to The Wildlife Trusts, “winter is a great chance to make a difference to the creatures on your doorstep,” too.

Tom Hibbert, a wildlife expert from the charity, told HuffPost UK that as the colder weather creeps in, “water and food sources become scarce, and nature needs our helping hand”.

Dr Benedict Dempsey, people and nature advisor at WWF, agrees, noting that “our gardens and outdoor spaces become vital refuges for wildlife preparing for the coldest months ahead”.