Species Extinction – The State of Our Wildlife
The earth, our ecosystem and our wildlife are extremely fragile. With numerous reports being published discussing the ‘code red’ status of our environment, it’s important that we all remain aware…
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…
Why Do We Associate Robins With Christmas? The Legends of our Christmas Robin!
Have you ever wondered why red robins are associated with Christmas? Read on to find out why! Back in the times of Victorian Britain, postmen were nicknamed “robins” because of…
6 Top Tips To Help You Care For Wild Birds This Autumn
Autumn is one of the best times to observe many forms of wildlife. At this time of year, it’s common to see the Brambling, Redwing, Waxwing, Fieldfare, Coal Tit, Nuthatch,…
Fat’s the Way To Do It – Feeding Garden Birds This Winter!
We all love our garden birds they look amazing and are always entertaining but there's also so much more going on under the feathers that makes them doubly amazing and…
Garden Wildlife Direct supports the People’s Manifesto for Wildlife
Earlier this week, Chris Packham announced the publication of a People’s Manifesto for Wildlife; a stark warning of how the UK is allowing its natural environment to fall into barren…
Out with Summer Visitors and looking out for Winter Arrivals
Officially autumn, September is a month of change for birds in our gardens. With their annual moult completed most are looking brand new and fresh in the feathers that will…
August: When Garden Birds Start to Wander Further Afield
August may be the quietest month of the year for bird song but it can be an interesting month for garden birds. For most garden birds the breeding season is…
Bird tit feeding at backyard feeder hanging on tree
Attracting Autumn birds to your garden
Autumn brings all sorts of changes to your garden, and with it comes a whole bunch of different wildlife visitors, particularly bird species. Garden birds benefit from feeding all year…
BBC Autumnwatch 2017
BBC Autumnwatch returns this year to its Springwatch home in the National Trust Sherborne Park Estate in Gloucestershire. For the first time, presenters Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games…