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The Best Cat Deterrents for Fences

01/10/202207/09/2022Guides and Information

Cats are one of humans favourite four legged furry companions – until they start causing havoc in our back gardens. They are naturally curious and adventurous creatures who can travel up to half a mile

UK Newts Identification Guide

01/10/202212/10/2022Guides and Information, Interesting

Although the UK may not be the first place that comes to mind when considering newts, we are actually home to a small population of British newts. Here in the UK, there are three native

What Not To Feed Wild Birds

09/09/202231/10/2022News

If you enjoy bird watching and feeding birds in your garden, you’re probably aware of what you can leave out for visiting birds. However, do you know what not to feed wild birds? There are several foods

Why Don’t Birds Get Electrocuted Sitting On Power Lines?

19/08/202219/08/2022Interesting, News

Have you ever wondered how birds can safely sit on power lines without being electrocuted? If you have you’re one of many who remains confused on how they’re able to perch without risk. This article

Do people still care about injured birds?

10/08/202210/08/2022Interesting

We’ve probably all come across a sick, injured, or dying bird in our lives. They are delicate animals that are easily impacted by environmental changes and avian illnesses, and they can get themselves into real

Magpie Superstitions

08/08/202208/08/2022News

No bird has quite aroused so much suspicion than the humble Magpie. Have you ever wondered why do you tip your hat to a Magpie? Or why is it bad luck to see a Magpie

Flightless Bird Names: 11 Birds That Can’t Fly

01/08/202209/08/2022Guides and Information, Interesting

One of the first features you probably think of when talking about birds is their ability to fly and the wings that help them do so. However, not all birds can fly. Ostriches, penguins, emus

Long Tailed Tit: Everything You Need To Know

01/08/202209/08/2022Guides and Information, Interesting

The long tailed tit is one of the UK’s most sociable common garden birds. Widespread across the country, long tailed tits brighten up many of our gardens. But how much do you know about the

Bird Predators In The UK

01/08/202209/08/2022Guides and Information, Interesting, News

Having a garden full of birds may be heaven to many of us. But unfortunately, these charming garden visitors often attract other unwanted animals. There are several bird predators across the UK, and the appearance

The Evolution of Birds

29/07/202230/08/2022News

The evolution of birds is an interesting subject – surely that innocent blackbird whose song brightens up your garden can’t be related to some of the fiercest creatures to ever walk the Earth? But it’s