Is it okay to feed our feathered friends? In light of a new evidence review from the RSPB, Tom Hibbert explains the best way to keep birds visiting your garden safe.

As spring arrives, many garden birds begin choosing nest sites, building nests and raising their young. Species like Blue Tit and European Robin may already be exploring nest boxes, sheds or other…

Each winter, native and migrant starlings gather in the UK, drawn by softer ground rich in insects and larvae. Though sometimes seen as greedy garden visitors, starlings are striking birds,…

Dr Cath Price celebrates a bumper year for hedgerow fruits, with berries and nuts ripening earlier than usual. While some worry this could leave birds short of food later, Cath reassures us that…

About mid-February, I noticed the red kites were back. Once again, the skies over our cottage and fields are graced with the flight of these beautiful raptors, and I can stand in the garden, head…

This month I’m hoping for some cold, crisp days when I can get out to the mosses.

There’s a great feeling of anticipation in birdwatching at this time of year. Passage migrants, by their very nature, are unpredictable, so you never know what you might see or where you might see…

It’s a busy time of year for our garden birds. Territories are being claimed and nests are being built. Birds become much more visible as they proclaim ownership of our gardens with vibrant song…

Wander through a woodland in late winter or early spring and you’re likely to hear bursts of rapid, resonant tapping echoing through the trees. This is the sound of a woodpecker on a mission. Each…

Many birds will use nest boxes – but which one should you choose for your garden?