Walter 
It is easy to forget about the bullfinch, and that’s just the way they want it. They are timid characters that flee if humans get too near. Sometimes the only way of knowing that a bullfinch is close by is by hearing their weak, melancholic call from inside a hedgerow. It is easy to think … Read more
I’m really fond of blackbirds, probably because I see so many of them in my garden. They come very close to the house to nibble at the goodies I leave out; I get a great view of them. My neighbour has a row of conifers at the back of his properties and asked where blackbirds … Read more
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 safe place to … Read more
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 the act of caring … Read more
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 seed. This food has … Read more
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 me wonder when there are no … Read more
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 thump and … Read more
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 away from the nest? I wonder, do sparrows … Read more
I recently overheard a conversation between my granddaughter and a friend discussing what they’d learned in school that day. They were posed the question, ‘are birds dinosaurs?’, and given time to research the answer. I was fairly surprised by their findings, so decided to dig a little deeper and share my own. In my mind, … Read more
I have read somewhere recently that the UK population of the house sparrow is at a worryingly low. My first port of call to check this out was the Great British Bird Watch results, the most recent being 2020. There at the top of the most frequent garden visitor list sat the sparrow; the position … Read more