The Chaffinch March 7, 2019The Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) is a common and widespread small bird in the finch family. The male is brightly coloured with a blue-grey cap and reddish underparts. The female is...
A Guide to Choosing a Nest Box February 4, 2019There are few things more satisfying or entertaining than having birds take to a nest box that you have put up. Ideally, no garden should be devoid of a bird...
Attracting Blue Tits to Your Garden February 4, 2019The Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is a very small passerine bird and is a member of the Tit family (Paridae). They can easily be identified as it is the only...
The Jackdaw January 21, 2019The Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) is the smallest member of the crow family. It has a dark grey to black plumage with a contrasting grey nape, light coloured eyes and a...
The Great Spotted Woodpecker December 27, 2018The Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) is a medium-sized bird, and is one of two black and white woodpeckers that can be found in Britain. Identification is easy to detect...
Learn about the Mistle Thrush December 6, 2018Thursday, 6th December 2018 The Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) is the largest member of the thrush family. It’s a very distinguished looking bird; its upperparts are grey-brown, and its underparts are a...