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The Little Seedzbox Guide to Magpies, Rooks, Ravens, Jackdaws, Starlings and Nightingales

Studies suggest that corvids, such as magpies, rooks and ravens, rank among the most intelligent of birds. Many display an instinctive desire to ho...

The Little Seedzbox Guide to Finches

Finches feed mainly on seeds but, by adopting different feeding strategies, they can exploit a variety of food sources without competing with each ...

How do birds mate, nest & rear chicks?

Birds vary in their nesting habits, some constructing very simple nests and others making elaborate ones. All birds reproduce by laying eggs, which...

How do birds sing & court?

Birdsong is a key element in courtship and pairing, and attract mates. serving to establish territory It is of particular interest to birdwatchers ...

How do birds fly?

Some birds seen in gardens spend much of their lives in a last the air, whereas others will only fly as resort if threatened. The mechanics of flig...

What’s the difference between rural and urban birds?

In urban areas, some birds display a remarkable ability to adapt to modern life, settling in the heart of towns and cities. They use buildings for ...

The Little Seedzbox Guide to Small Garden Birds – Robins, Sparrows, Dunnocks, Wrens, Tits & Blackbirds

Although sparrows, dunnocks and wrens commonly reside in gardens, these birds are not easily noticed because of their small stature. The dull-colou...

The Little Seedzbox Guide to Swans, Ducks & Aquatic Birds

Some birds are drawn to gardens with or near ponds and streams because of feeding opportunities, while others seek sanctuary from would-be predator...

How to help and attract garden wild birds

Why feeding wild birds is important As more of the countryside is swallowed up by new housing and industrial developments, the natural habitats of ...