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The siskin, which is a small member of the finch family, has found a new love – peanuts! It wasn’t that long ago when it was a rare sight for us mortals to have a siskin feeding in our gardens. But in recent years, it appears that these little birds are happy to venture more … Read more
I love hearing the cheeky nuthatch in the garden as it devours all the bird food it can get from my bird feeder. They are really fussy eaters, and so it’s a rare occasion for them to grace us with their presence – they aren’t rare birds at all, but they are renowned for their … Read more
There’s only one type of kingfisher in the UK, and it is a fantastic little bird with its beautiful, metallic blue and orange plumage – it’s a real treat to see one of these chappies as they swoop towards the water, that’s for sure… In the UK, you’ll find that the kingfisher likes to live … Read more
The dunnock is a small brown bird and is occasionally referred to as the ‘hedge sparrow’ because of where it likes to forage, although it is more commonly known as the dunnock. And the dunnock tends to enjoy being on the ground rather than in the air and particularly likes hanging around hedges and bushes … Read more
Have you ever seen a coal tit in your garden? They’re tiny birds, so it’s easy to have missed them if they do decide to pay you a visit. – they’re actually the smallest of the tit family and is characterised by its black and white features. They have a black crown, grey back, white … Read more
If you are a fan of finches, then you must love the beautiful little bullfinch which has been coming into our gardens throughout the year, although less regularly in recent times, as sadly, the number of these wonderful little birds seems to be declining from our grey and foggy island. You can usually spot them … Read more
As mad as this may seem, scientific experiments have been carried out on whether the bullfinch mates for years and even for life. It caused so much speculation because many bird enthusiasts weren’t sure if it was an old wives’ tale, or if it was, true, even in bird guidebooks and references, it was claimed … Read more
If the Great British weather is confusing you, just think what it must be doing for the bramblings who like a clear distinction in the weather to suit their simple palette of nuts and seeds in the winter and insects in the summer! The dish of the day is usually what prompts them to fly … Read more
We’ve all heard of the jay, but have you ever seen one? You’d know if you did – they’re a noisy and colourful member of the bossy crow family. The jay is a cheeky chap with its considerable noise, and it’s actually quite attractive – it’s a blend of pink and brown on its body, … Read more
I have a regular garden visitor, Christopher, my robin. I am sure it’s the same bird as he is gradually becoming tamer, to the point where he will feed from the palm of my hand. Very, very occasionally he will bring a friend. I told my friend of my pair of robins and she said … Read more
