We may all be looking forward to our summer holidays and evening
barbecues but don't forget the garden wildlife.
At this time of year we should continue feeding the newly independent fleglings along with second broods and adult birds as they go through thier moult. Additionally, we can help hedgehog mothers and babies by putting out a little food and fresh water every eveneing at dusk.
Keep feeders clean, put out clean water each day and try to arrange for feeders to be topped up when we go on our holidays and offer to help neigbours while they are away.
UK householders can halt the decline of many birds by making their gardens more wildlife-friendly, a charity says. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) said simple measures can help preserve populations of house sparrows, starlings and song thrushes ...
Described as the birdwatcher's Glastonbury, Birdfair encompasses the whole spectrum of the birdwatching industry whilst at the same time supporting global bird conservation. This is the event of the year if you're into birds and wildlife. There are hundreds of stands selling the latest products for wildlife enthusiasts.
This month we have some lovely shots of garden foxes taken over the last 2 years including cubs playing and feeding.
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Hedgehogs rely on suburban gardens for much of thier food as well as safe places to breed, sleep and hibernate, you can ...
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During dry spells we expect to water our baskets and pots but remember that garden wildlife will be just as thirsty. Make sure fresh clean water is available every day for birds and mammals such ...
The adult males have a shiny blackish-blue crown, grey-blue mantle and scapulars slightly tinged with yellowish-brown or occasionally pink. They have a ...
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