What is National Nest Box Week?
It seems that every year, month, week and day is now dedicated to something or other, and that’s not always a bad thing! Any reason to dedicate...
What is the Big Garden Birdwatch?
The British public love nature. By browsing on social media platforms or looking at the TV schedule, you can see what we mean. It seems that more and...
How to attract more birds to your garden – tips from...
A combination of bird food, fresh water and shelter are a good way to encourage local birds to visit your garden. But if you’re looking for tried-and-tested advice...
Expert tips on helping birds during the winter
Winter and early spring are particularly lean times for garden birds, and some struggle to find enough food and shelter in the wild. This is especially true of...
Your Happy Beaks Garden December
“I heard a bird sing in the dark of December. A magical thing. And sweet to remember. We are nearer to Spring than we were in September." ― Oliver...
Your Happy Beaks Garden November
“Fallen leaves lying on the grass in the November sun
bring more happiness than the daffodils.”
- Cyril Connolly
Now we are well into the autumn, it's the perfect time for...
How to Help Garden Wildlife in Autumn
The harsh cold weather can be tough for some British wildlife, as many of our favourite garden visitors begin to prepare for their long sleep through the winter...
Your Happy Beaks Garden – October
Autumn in a second spring when every leaf is a flower.
- Albert Camus
The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is well underway, and with it we have waved...
How to protect wild birds from domestic pets
The melodious chirping of birds in our gardens is a source of joy and tranquillity. From the dazzling flash of a goldfinch to the elegant presence of a...
How to attract woodpeckers to your garden
There are over 200 species of woodpecker worldwide, and in the British Isles we are lucky enough to have three of them resident with us; green woodpeckers, great...
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