How to feed fledgling birds
When young birds try out their wings for the first time, it’s quite normal for them to fail to achieve lift off. In fact, it often takes a...
Your Happy Beaks Garden – June
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...
Best bird and wildlife YouTube channels
What are the best YouTube channels for people who enjoy bird and nature watching? Here’s what we found – a wide variety of bird and wildlife videos, created...
What to do if you find a baby bird
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...
Bird baths: everything you need to know
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...
Your Happy Beaks Garden – May
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...
How to photograph garden birds – tips from Happy Beaks’ favourites
Needless to say, we love seeing photos of birds, but we can’t exactly say we’re experts in photography! Luckily, we know some people who are.
So, we spoke to...
Your Happy Beaks Garden – April
"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...
The Soothing Power of Birds – Q&A with Bird Therapy
Bird feeding and bird watching means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For some, it’s almost life saving!
We spoke to Joe Harkness,...
How to Care for Garden Birds in Spring
"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's Party!"
We love watching birds grace our garden throughout the year however, Spring welcomes a whole new hive of activity. As the...