We are now into May and you might be wondering, what are garden birds doing in late Spring? The changes in our gardens, weather and extended hours of daylight can transform the behaviours of birds. So there are a few things we can observe. Birds perform a louder Dawn Chorus Although birds can be heard...
Bird feeding is a wonderful thing and there’s no doubt in our mind that seeing birds tucking into your feeders brings joy. Sometimes though, getting the feeders topped up with demand can be a struggle. We all lead busy lives, it rains a lot in the UK and sometimes we are away on holiday. All...
From Bird Food Business to Not-for-Profit We have had a pretty amazing and successful year trading thanks to all of our wonderful customers, enthusiasts and followers. It started with mixing bags for our own birds in a tiny shed in Derbyshire and now we are supplying to people and birds up and down the country....
Bird Songs in April Open your windows from around 4:30 am and you’ll probably be hearing the sounds of spring and summer. The birds are up early and the dawn chorus is beginning to get towards its crescendo, we are a month or so away from the big bang. The April dawn chorus may be...
We’ve gone through January, we’ve had Blue Monday but sometimes it can still feel a bit slow at this time of year. I don’t know about you but I yearn to be in the garden. Cue National NestBox Week run by the BTO. It’s a great chance to get outside, feel the fresh air on your...
The birds that survived Winter are searching for more food. Others are starting to show a wonderful courtship display in your garden. If a small bird has survived the winter up to now, it has done well. February birds have proved themselves resilient and resourceful, and are three-quarters of the way to entering the forthcoming...
Lots of people refer to Sparrows as ‘the little brown birds’ but in actual fact they are so much more. Sparrows have colonised bushes in the UK for almost a century. They live in large groups and have a ferocious appetite, but life for them is becoming tougher. “Sparrows are finch-like birds. They have stout...
How to support garden birds with your gardening in January This is a great time of year to get out in the garden and get things started. There are quite a lot of jobs you can do to help wildlife and get closer to nature. With the big garden bird watch just around the corner, it’s...
January is the first sign of spring in the garden and for your garden birds. However, January is still a survival month and in recent years it is preceded by extreme weathers in February and March. If you listen carefully you will notice the start of the dawn chorus. If you look closely you may...
2019 update – the Big Garden Bird Watch takes place on 26th – 28th January 2019! Get your pack online here Every year the RSPB organises the Big Garden Birdwatch which is our chance to get involved & help garden birds. It is easy to do, fun & ultimately the information we collect is useful...
