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...
Hibernation Habits
The nights are getting shorter, and with the clocks going back in just one week's time it won't be long until we start seeing the first frosts of...
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...
British Finches – An Identification Guide
Some are regular garden visitors, and some are more secretive, woodland dwellers, but how many have you spotted? We're here to lend you a helping hand with identifying...
Birds in Halloween Folklore
Birds have been part of the Halloween tradition for a long time — even before the demonic few from Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” in 1963! But why do...
Urban bird watching wonderment
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...
Five things to know about hedgehogs
While you may pay a lot of attention to the feathered friends that visit your garden, there are many interesting visitors worthy of your attention. This particular spiky...
Your Happy Beaks Garden – September
'September days are here, with summer's best of weather and autumn's best of cheer.'
- Helen Hunt Jackson
Autumn is upon us, bringing with it a sigh of relief for...
How to deter mice and rats from your feeders
Picture the scene: you’ve put out all this lovely food to attract garden birds to your feeders, to give nature a helping hand. But it’s not goldfinches or...
How to help wildlife in hot weather
Summer is finally in full swing! We've experienced some of the hottest days of the year so far, and we can expect a lot more hot, sunny weather...
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