Nesting boxes are a source of new life and bring much joy to bird lovers. Given enough free time to watch, you could see the birds gathering material to line the box, the female staying in to incubate the eggs and the male tirelessly foraging for food to feed the hen and their chicks. Your … 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
Not all bird boxes are used during mating season; birds are fickle. If your box has housed a breeding pair and a brood or two, when the young have fledged you might wonder, should I remove old bird boxes. You might have concerns that the same birds may try to return and use them the … Read more
The woodpecker is renowned for creating havoc and pinching other bird’s boxes. If they see a box that they want they think nothing of excavating a small hole to make it larger, to fit their hefty body through. This is why you often see bird boxes with metal plates around the entrance holes, to deter … Read more
Did you know that the male wren is an industrious little bird who thinks nothing of building several nests in the same vicinity, in the hope of attracting the mate of his dreams? He thinks that by offering her a wide choice of accommodation she is most likely to settle with him and raise a … Read more
Robins are fiercely territorial birds and will do battle to protect their boundaries. Their chosen space is only around the size of a small garden, so if you have a regular robin visitor, you can safely assume that he has chosen your garden to make his home. Their decision is based on the proximity of … Read more
It is difficult to try and attract a particular bird to nest in your garden, but by choosing the ideal nesting box, you increase your chances of catching the attention of a particular species. Common garden birds look for different features when searching for somewhere safe to hatch and raise their brood. The best nesting … Read more
So many species of garden birds fly overhead and many of them stop at our bird tables and feeding stations for a bite to eat before continuing their journey. Once you have mastered the art of encouraging them to visit, usually by enticing them with their favourite foods, wouldn’t it be nice to invite them … Read more
Nothing sounds better than getting woken up at the crack of dawn by the sweet melodies that the birds will sing. As luck would have it though, none have taken up residence in the bird box that you put out. Why is this? There are a variety of reasons, but let’s take a look at … Read more
