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A collection of birds that gathers together to perform a synchronised aerial display is known as a murmuration. The most common birds to behave this way are starlings. The phenomenon occurs between October and March all over the UK. There are many theories as to why birds murmurate. Researchers collate sightings of murmurations to give … Read more
If you have ever seen a murmuration of birds, you will remember it. It is such a wondrous sight that it will stay imprinted on your brain forever. What is a murmuration? A murmuration is a flock of birds that fly in a formation of ever-changing patterns; often tens of thousands at a time. Starlings … Read more
Do Robins Appear When Loved Ones are Near? It’s amazing don’t you know?He visits in the place of a loved one,That sadly had to go.He comes to show they miss you,Just as you do them,And they too, long for that day,That you shall meet again.They’re by your side forever more,And that will remain so,So they … Read more
Blue tits are sedentary birds, one of the few species of songbird that never migrate. They choose instead to remain close to their nesting place. The Great British Birdwatch annual results prove that blue tits are one of the more common songbirds in our gardens. In fact, around 95% have blue tit visitors at one … Read more
Birds are surrounded by folklore and myths from time immemorial. Most cultures have bird-related superstitions mainly stemming from the belief that they are message carriers sent from God or our ancestors. Many customs believe that birds and fate are closely intertwined. With this in mind, and the fact that I have just spotted one of … Read more
I love restocking all of my garden bird feeders. It gives me great pleasure that my offerings contribute to the well being of our feathered friends. I like to provide a varied diet all year round; that way, my garden seems to attract a wider variety of songbirds. Whilst rinsing the feeders today, my mind … Read more
Several songbirds gladly make use of nesting boxes. From early spring onwards to hatch and raise their brood. House sparrows and blue tits are just two examples of birds that have up to 4 clutches each season, all in the same box. When we are sure that the birds have fledged and the adults have … Read more
If you are a person who loves feeding and watching the birds, then it can feel wonderful to find a really good bird food that sees an influx of additional birds visiting your garden. In this article I am reviewing the Peanut Butter For Birds from the Flower Power range by Richard Jackson. Although many … Read more
After very worrying statistics just a couple of decades ago, I was happy to find out that the sparrow population is at a 6-year high. I am used to seeing lots of them in my garden, but even my keen eye hasn’t been able to discover a nesting site nearby. It got me thinking; where … Read more
When spring is in the air, the bird community is at its liveliest. The race is on for every species to find a mate, build a nest, and raise a brood while food is plentiful. The blue tit might be an exception. The tiny, instantly recognisable bird begins it’s hunt for a safe nesting site … Read more
