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My garden seems a fairly quiet place at night, at least from the birdsong point of view . Occasionally, I hear the beautiful song of the robin coming from the front of the house, but few other sounds. I wondered if birds make noise at night or if they all find a...
You might be interested to know when birds fledge the nest if you have urgent hedge and tree pruning to undertake. Before attempting any such jobs, it is wise to check that all the occupants have left the nest, as it is an offence to remove or damage them. Fledging is...
I have been very fortunate to come across the best quality bird seed I have ever personally used! Firstly, I would define "Best Quality" as being a seed that is not full of food that the birds reject (flick onto the ground!) and is packed full of the right types of...
My garden seems to be a haven for the local blackbirds; I am often awoken to the sound of them leading the dawn chorus. When it comes to feeding time, they seem at their happiest pecking in the lawn, borders, and beds. They're obviously hunting for worms; which made...
It happened to me, not once, but twice. The first time I was engrossed in a programme on the television and an almighty thump made me jump from my chair in time to see a blackbird slump to the patio. The second time I was driving on the motorway, again that same loud...
Sparrows have always built their homes anywhere that humans inhabit; that is why it is possible to watch them going about their daily life. I am always fascinated by birds partnering processes if they remain loyal to each other, and if so, do they recognise each other...
