Happy Beaks Blog

Birds love to snack on sunflower seed hearts even more than we humans do. And for finches, blackbirds, starlings, thrushes, siskins and even robins, the high fat and...

'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...

Birds learn how to fly, never knowing where the flight will take them. - Mark Nepo For months now we’ve watched our garden birds put on an amazing show,...

To celebrate the work of wildlife-loving birders, Happy Beaks caught up with Adam Olliver, also known as @therobinwhisperer. A passionate photographer, conservationist, naturalist, and award-winning golf course greenkeeper,...

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...

"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...

To celebrate the fantastic work of wildlife-loving birders, Happy Beaks has been speaking to those who champion, photograph, and generously share their birdwatching tips with others. We recently...

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...

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...

"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...

To celebrate the fantastic work of wildlife-loving birders, Happy Beaks is catching up with those who share their amazing photographs and practical birdwatching tips with others. We recently...

We're into a fresh new year, and as we start to look ahead to spring, now is the time to start preparing our gardens for returning wildlife. If...