Happy Beaks Blog

“The day was warming fast, the air weighted with the sweetness of clover and grass and pasture scents. A dunnock fluted notes from its perch in an ancient...

Summer is finally in full swing! Last week saw the hottest day of the year so far and we can look forward to a lot more hot, sunny...

What are the best plants for attracting birds to visit your garden? We put this question to a panel of expert gardening and wildlife bloggers and they told...

A delicate fabric of bird song floats in the air, The smell of wet wild earth is everywhere - Sara Teasdale June marks the beginning of summer and the end of...

Fledging season is upon us, and at this time of year, it’s not uncommon to find a lost-looking baby bird sitting on the ground by itself or hopping...

Birdsong foamed in the hour-before-dawn garden. - David Mitchell May is the most magical of months. Day by day, the countryside is beginning to transform: lanes are lined with cow...

A water bath is an essential addition to any birdy buffet. Ensuring your feathered friends have access to a clean, reliable water source is every bit as important...

If you thought bird watching was the preserve of countryside dwellers, think again. The urban landscape is full of surprises for seasoned twitchers and new birdwatchers alike. Here...

"I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose, I would always greet it in a garden" - Ruth Stout April is here, and nesting season is well underway! Here...

There’s nothing better than relaxing in your favourite armchair with a cup of tea, watching through the window as birds flock to your garden to help themselves to...

There are four birds which often get confused with one another when spotted flying out and about. All four of these little birds are summer migrants, and come...

Came the Spring with all its splendour, All its birds and all its blossoms, All its flowers and leaves and grasses. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Spring is in the air, the first flushes of blossom adorn the trees...