Walter 
I have a close bond with the wrens that visit my garden. I’m not sure if they realise it; I like to think that they do. But, do wrens mate for life or are my regular visitors a new pairing each time? Many birds remain monogamous during the breeding season but go their separate ways … Read more
Some species of garden bird cause us great concern due to their rapidly reducing numbers. Sometimes this is due to disease, but more recently, changes in farming practice seem to be a contributing factor in declining bird populations. I wondered if great tits are in decline because they seem to be one of the most … Read more
In Britain, we are lucky enough to have three resident members of the thrush family; the blackbird, mistle thrush, and the song thrush. Some species of garden bird choose to leave our shores in the autumn, in search of a warmer climate. Do thrushes migrate, I wondered, and if so, do all species behave in … Read more
I never struggle for topics to write about my beloved birds, but often the strangest things trigger an idea, this is no exception. Absentmindedly singing along to Sinatra’s rendition of Bye Bye Blackbird sent my train of thought to one of my larger garden visitors, and making me think are blackbirds in decline? I always … Read more
Regular readers of mine will know that I have a particular fondness for the common little wren. Not only is this due to their appearance, with their tiny stature and rotund body, but it is also mostly in admiration of their industrious nature and willingness to protect their territory at all costs. Like most gardens, … Read more
The fact that both of these songbirds have got ‘tit’ in their name makes me think that they’re part of the same family, but so are my children and they’re as different as chalk and cheese! When researching if great tits are the same as blue tits, I hoped to find out all of their … Read more
The robin is the National Bird of the UK. Okay, that may not be official, but everyone knows and loves the tuneful, Christmassy songbird. I am lucky enough to have a regular visit from a robin that will perch on my outstretched hand for the measly sum of a few mealworms. I know that they … Read more
I am always interested to find out if my beloved garden birds practice the same ’til death us do part’ vows that humans do. I know there are only a few birds that remain with the same partner for their entire life span, which made me wonder, do goldfinches mate for life? Mating for life … Read more
It is quite easy to spot goldfinches at your feeding tables, the adults are anyhow, with their bright red faces and black caps. Such pretty small birds, slightly smaller than the robin, with their melodic, twittering song. I don’t seem to have many of the charming little fellas in my garden, which made me wonder, … Read more
I can’t help feeling sorry for the much-maligned pigeon. Many people think of them as being dirty creatures that carry disease. Others see them as bully birds that frighten the small songbirds away from their feeders. But, I see pigeons in a different light, and I hope you will too once you have read this. … Read more