Where In The World Do The UK’s Birds Migrate To?
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many birds begin to migrate south for the winter. But where exactly do they go? There are a few different…
The UK’s Best Bird Watching Spots
The UK is home to some 574 species of birds. They are attracted to our diverse habitats and are a spectacle to behold all year round. If you’re a beginner…
Sparrowhawks: Everything You Need To Know
The sparrowhawk is a truly beautiful bird, and many gardeners would delight at the sight of their mottled wings flapping around their gardens. However, as intriguing as they can be,…
The Fastest Birds in The World
Birds can fly at impressive speeds – but some are much faster than others. The Garden Wildlife Direct team have explored which birds are the fastest in the world. Fastest…
How to scare away pigeons but not other birds
Feeding and caring for garden birds is vital for conserving species and helping our environment thrive all year round. However, one species that most gardeners could happily do without is…
What to feed ducks
Feeding ducks and other waterfowl is a great activity for all the family. It allows children to get closer to nature and nurture a lifelong love of animals, and adults…
All About The Robin
The Nation's Favourite During the 1960s Britain adopted the robin as its favourite bird, although it was never officially confirmed. In 2015 there was another survey to find Britain’s favourite…
Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur)
Turtle Dove Facts Scientific name: Streptopelia turtur Family: Pigeons and doves (Columbidae) Wingspan: 49 - 55cm (19 1/2 - 22") Diet: Seeds form a large part of the turtle dove's…
Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto)
Scientific name: Streptopelia decaocto Family: pigeons and doves (Columbidae) Wingspan: 47 - 55cm (19 - 22") Diet: Mainly seeds and grain Feed with: Small bird seed, increasingly more from handing…
House Martin (Delichon urbica)
Scientific name: Delichon urbica Family: swallows, martins, swifts and nightjars Wingspan: 25 - 29cm (10 - 12") Diet: Mainly (flying) insects Habitat: House Martins are widespread and can be seen…