Don’t you love seeing the tiny crocuses and daffodils poking their heads through the soil when you’re out walking? It is one of the first signs that spring is springing and the weather should soon warm up. It is the time of year that I notice the birds reappearing from their winter hideouts and busying … Read more
It’s days like today, wet, windy, and cold, that makes me feel sorry for our feathered friends. The wind has just blown my half-filled wheelie bin over, and that was in a semi-sheltered place. My poor garden visitors mustn’t stand a chance! I got to thinking; looking into the garden and beyond, I can’t see … Read more
I am fortunate to have a pretty duck pond within walking distance of my home. It is a favourite haunt of my granddaughter’s and mine, usually armed with half a loaf of leftover bread. We rarely see other people there; sometimes some dog walkers, and occasionally other families feeding the birds. Recently, we entered the … Read more
Sunflower seeds are a favourite go-to of mine to top up feeders. They’re small enough to fit in most holders and seem to attract a wide range of birds. Sometimes, when there is a feeding frenzy, it is difficult to see which birds eat what foods. I like to know which species favour certain types … Read more
It is a common misconception that birds only need supplementary food during winter when the weather and temperatures prevent them from foraging in the wild. Summer is an equally busy time; there are millions of babies to feed, parent birds need as much help as they can get. Nature’s store cupboards are often well-stocked in … Read more
Peanuts are a staple of any bird feeder’s arsenal; they’re cheap, easy to refill, and seem to attract many different bird species. Have you ever stopped to notice which birds eat peanuts and if the smaller songbirds manage to get a look-in? It’s easier to discuss which birds DON’T eat peanuts, as most of our … Read more
Choosing the perfect feeding setup will encourage the most popular and colourful garden birds to visit your home. Look through our reviews of the best bird feeders available, that way you can make the most informed buying decision. Best Bird Feeders Natures Market Deluxe Steel Wild Bird Seed Feeder These enclosed bird feeders are absolutely … Read more
As autumn rolls around, the many shrubs and bushes in my garden come alive with countless berries. Their attractive shades of oranges, yellows, reds, and black entice birds, humans, and insects and decorate my garden like fairy lights on a Christmas tree. Berries are a vital source of nutrition to garden birds, especially in the … Read more
The more I watch the birds in my garden, the greater my fascination and interest grow. Whilst the internet is fine for finding out random facts about particular species, nothing compares to watching their activity and admiring their markings and plumage at close quarters. The best bird watching telescope is a fantastic addition to any … Read more
My garden isn’t huge, I mean it’s big enough but not what you’d exactly call sprawling. Sometimes it’s nice to get a close-up view of the birds at my feeders, without spooking them and frightening them away. I do own a good pair of binoculars but find for the distance I need to see, a … Read more
