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Where to put a bird bath
Site your bird bath where birds are likely to take to it in the garden; keep it close to overflowing plants but still within in a quiet spot.
British birds list
Our British birds list is ever growing with all common and rare birds to spot; with bird names, residential status, what they eat and live.
Keeping squirrels out of feeders
Keep squirrels out of the bird feeder by following our simple solutions; well challenging it is possible to keep them out of reach from the food.
Do bird boxes need a perch
Bird boxes do not need a perch as small birds can manage fine without one, if a perch is present this will only help predatory larger birds.
Small garden birds UK guide
Small common garden birds in the UK include Tits, Firecrest, Robins and Wrens; where your garden is located will depend on arrivals.
Bird box hole size guide
Handy Bird box hole size guide for nesting garden birds or rarer bird species, with the rounded hole or open front design dominating wild bird boxes.
Do Wrens eat mealworms
Wrens do like to eat mealworms so keep a healthy supply in the feeder, but you could attract them more by throwing them on the ground.
Best bird feeders guide
Best bird feeders guide offers an insight into all types of feeders for your garden, with the pole system the best, followed by the peanut feeder.
How to hand feed wild birds
Invite Tits, Dunnocks, Nuthatches and sparrows to feed from your hand, with peanut or mealworms used for them to perch on hand.
Can wild birds eat grapes
Entice wild birds into the garden with small, juicy red or white grapes, throw an handful on the lawn, or place a bunch on the wooden bird table.