wren

Bird Profile - Wren

Wrens are small, often colorful, songbirds belonging to the family Troglodytidae. They are known for their energetic nature, and their beautiful songs!

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nuthatch bird

Bird Profile - Nuthatch

Nuthatches are small passerine birds belonging to the family Sittidae. They are known for climbing down tree trunks headfirst! They have very strong toes! Sometimes they are nicknamed the upside down bird! Nuthatches are beloved among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts for their interesting behavior and charming appearance. Observing their acrobatic climbing and listening to their distinctive calls can be a delightful experience in nature. More...

how to attract frogs to your garden

Frogs are essential components of ecosystems, providing ecological services and serving as indicators of environmental health. Protecting their habitats and conserving their populations is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and a balanced ecosystem.

A great way to help frogs and toads is by offering them a home in your garden. In this blog we will go through 5 top tips on how to attract frogs into your garden, and some fun facts about frogs for good measure! Above is a photo from one of our customers who has welcomed frogs into her garden!

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hedgehog in the grass - what can you feed hedgehogs

Hedgehogs are fascinating creatures that can benefit from our assistance. Unfortunately, hedgehog numbers have dwindled over the years and this decline over almost a decade is mainly because of the fragmentation of their habitats and difficulty in finding food.

Fortunately, small steps on our part will surely make the life of these tiny creatures significantly easier and there are several things we can do to help our spikey friends. The easiest thing we can do is to provide them with food and clean drinking water when the resources accessible to them are scarce, particularly during autumn and early spring.

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treecreeper bird

Bird profile – The Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris)

The treecreeper are active little birds climbing up and down tree trunks in search of insects!

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Bullfinch bird - Phrrhula pyrrhula

Bird profile – Bullfinch (Phrrhula pyrrhula)

The bullfinch is a beautiful well known garden bird. Bullfinches are appreciated for their striking appearance and pleasant song. Their presence adds charm and beauty to gardens and woodlands, making them a joy to observe for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. More...

The Black Cap - Sylvia atricapilla)

The Black Cap (Scientific name - Sylvia atricapilla)

This bird is a very distinctive garden bird, the male (above picture) has a black cap and the female has a chestnut cap. The juvenile males also have a brown cap. The Black Caps have thin beaks and grey/brown wings. They are a similar size to the well loved robin! The Black Cap measures around 13cm and only weighs around 21g. More...

Bird singing at dawn

This time of year is very special in terms of early morning birdsong. I would like to say that I spring out of bed at 5am to ride out on my bike, but the reality is somewhat less energetic than that (and a bit later as well!).

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Duck bathing in a bucket

The sun is shining as we approach the end of the month - but gosh that wind is cold! I thought I would share these photos with you. I am afraid the photography isn't up to much - but I hope you will enjoy nevertheless.

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Female linnet feeding her chicks

The linnet (Linaria cannabina) is a small finch that can be found in most parts of Great Britain and Ireland. Linnets are known for their melodious song - listen here - and used to be very popular as cage birds.

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