Happy Beaks Blog

'The Twelve Days of Christmas' is one of those carols that everybody knows and loves. After all, who can resist the joy of singing '5 Gold Rings' at...

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...

Keep children busy in the school holidays with these brilliant bird-craft ideas courtesy of some of our favourite bloggers. Whether you want a quiet task to fill a...

“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...

Turning your garden into a haven for wildlife is easy when you know how. In fact, all it takes to encourage more songbirds, hedgehogs, frogs, newts and toads...

Arguably the UK's favourite garden bird, robins are the confident, red-breasted feathered friend that are definitely no stranger to bird feeders up and down the country. But how much...

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...

Brrr! Is it just us or is it starting to get cold outside? When it’s chilly, we wrap up warm, knock up the thermostat and put the kettle on...

Autumn is a great time for birdwatchers. Several bird species migrate to the UK in time for winter, or pass through on their way to warmer climates. Curious...

You may notice towards the end of summer that your garden starts to quieten down in both birdsong and activity. After a few months of seeing your feathered...

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...

They may not be everyone’s go-to bird food of choice, but mealworms are a fantastic food packed full of all the nutrients your garden birds need to survive....