The Robin is consistently recognised as the UK’s Number 1 favourite and synonymous with Christmas as its attractive plumage and friendly inquisitive nature has endeared itself to generations with its regular appearances in the garden. Other species of our feather friends are just as evident during the Christmas and winter months yet the robin is the one that resonates at this time of festive cheer.

After the quieter period of late summer and early autumn, it starts to get busier in the bird garden! For avid birdwatchers autumn can be an exciting time of the year. The last summer visitors are still departing while the first winter immigrants arrive, the combination of so many migrant and resident birds offers great potential for surprises in the garden. Many birds are still …

From June parent birds will encourage chicks to leave the safety of the nest, giving them a crash course in flying which normally happens early morning, this harrowing experience for both young and adult birds is a twofold test of survival as predators will be watching in anticipation. Young birds are highly attractive to many creatures such as the Sparrowhawk that rely on a constant …