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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...
Nests play a vital role in the lives of birds, serving as way more than just shelter. Although some nests look like a haphazard collection of sticks, leaves and feathers (I’m looking at you, pigeons), they can actually be incredibly complex and are carefully built to suit the birds’ needs...
Have you ever been lucky enough to watch a starling murmuration? Did you wonder what made them decide to flock together, and how they perform such beautiful displays in the sky? In the winter our starling population is joined by birds from Scandinavia, who visit us for our relatively mild...
Parakeets are beautiful and exotic (pigeons perhaps less so), but they do have a tendency to eat a feeder full of food in minutes, which can be really frustrating. If you want to keep some food for the blue tits and robins, take a look at my ideas.
If you want to feed blue tits and robins, but keep seeing crows and magpies, you need a solution that encourages the bigger birds to share. Read on for ideas on how to stop crows, jackdaws or magpies from eating all the bird food in your garden.
If starlings are eating all the bird food you put out, I sympathise. Here are some ideas for you to try if you want to deter starlings and save some food for the smaller birds.
Do you want to stop squirrels from eating all of your bird food? It can be frustrating when you fill your feeder every day, only for the squirrels to empty it (and hide all the food). Read on for some tips to stop squirrels and save some food for the blue...
I met Tara Shaw in 2021 when I was looking for a way to decorate my stand at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. I was keen for my exhibitor stand to capture the imagination and wanted to bring birds to life and inspire a passion for wildlife. Some Googling led...
Discover the charm of goldfinches in your garden with A Little Bird Co. From their vibrant yellow plumage to their melodious song, these social birds bring good luck and joy. Learn how to attract goldfinches year-round with seasonal food mixes, teasel plants, and perennials left standing for winter. Find out...
Sunday May 7th 2023 marks International Dawn Chorus Day, when the beautiful sound of early morning birdsong reaches its peak. There are few things as beautiful to listen to as birdsong, and this is one musical performance you don’t need to dress up (or even leave your house) for. Whether...
This is a brilliant time of year for those of us who are fascinated by wildlife - the birds in your garden are getting ready to lay their firstclutchofeggs.Usually birdslayoneeggeachday. After the eggs have been laid one or both parents willincubatethem,keeping them safe and warm until they hatch. Some birds...
If you’re planning to redesign spaces within your garden and you’re environmentally conscious, this blog is for you. I’ve put together a list of all the ways we can make our outdoor space beautiful, productive and sustainable. SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS As we all know, the first way to become more sustainable is to...
