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Are you ready to transform your garden into a haven for British garden birds? Inspired by the Big Garden Birdwatch, we've compiled tips and advice for spotting the UK’s most-loved species. Whether you're keen to welcome coal tits, robins, blue tits, or goldfinches, our guide will help you recognise, attract...
Setting up a prepaid bird food gift subscription was one of the first things I did when I started A Little Bird Co., and it has proven really popular. So many people are looking for sustainable gifting options, and for gifts for a bird lover or a wildlife enthusiast. It shows...
Many superstitions stem from how people observe animal behaviour, connecting certain actions to omens or signs, especially when animals inspire fear or seem mysterious. Folklore and legends play a big part in shaping these beliefs, often weaving animals into tales and religious stories.
As much as we all enjoy encouraging wildlife to our gardens, we may not feel quite the same way about inviting in rats and mice. Although there are poisons on the market that can effectively get rid of any rat population swiftly, they can also be eaten by hedgehogs and enter...
As the days shorten, it’s time to embrace autumn and winter. Step outside to witness nature’s changes—watch leaves turn, squirrels gather nuts, and birds like redwings arrive. Remember, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices,” and enjoy the crisp air while filling your bird feeder to...
With Christmas just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about gifts for the bird lovers in your life! Whether they’re new to birdwatching or a seasoned birder, these present ideas are sure to bring joy to anyone who loves feeding the birds. Below, you’ll find seven wonderful options - perfect...
The beautiful green woodpecker is the largest of our three British woodpecker species and can be spotted in the UK all year round. The male can be distinguished from the female by the brighter red on his head and the red in his black moustache. Although we expect to see...
Imagine stepping out into your garden at dawn. The world is still and grey, but then you hear a blackbird’s song, bold and melodic. Without even looking, you know which bird has begun its day. That’s the magic of birding by ear. While we often think of birdwatching as a...
Long-tailed tits are brilliant little birds with unique characteristics and behaviours. Despite their name, these sweet birds aren’t actually members of the tit family at all. They belong to a group called Aegithalidae, and their closest relatives are found in Asia. You’ll spot these tiny acrobats in woodlands, parks, gardens,...
Every summer, I love to watch the swallows that visit the open barns at the equestrian unit where I make up your bird food. I feel so excited when they arrive, I love watching them build their nests and feed their young, swooping over the wildflower meadow to eat the...
Every time I leave the house, whether through the front or back door, jackdaws call to one another in a way they don’t when my husband or girls leave. It’s as if they recognise me as the one who feeds them. Their behaviour made me curious and I wanted to...
I spent an evening reading in the garde at the end of June, and I could hear a noise I hadn’t heard before. After a bit of detective work, I discovered it was a slug with particularly bad table manners, noisily chewing on a rose petal that had dropped onto...
