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Read more about the article Spot The Bird Song Brainteaser

Spot The Bird Song Brainteaser

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Have you ever noticed how many bird-related songs there are? Birds are an international symbol of freedom, new life and hope, so it’s only natural that they have been a…

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Read more about the article Sparrowhawks: Everything You Need To Know

Sparrowhawks: Everything You Need To Know

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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,…

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Read more about the article Sunflower Seed Feeding Guide

Sunflower Seed Feeding Guide

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Sunflower seeds have a lot of benefits to offer for birds, so let’s take a closer look at the different types of sunflower seeds that are available, and why they…

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Read more about the article How To Help Hedgehogs

How To Help Hedgehogs

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In 2020, hedgehogs were officially classified as vulnerable to extinction in the UK [i], since numbers have been falling drastically since 2000. This is because the urbanisation of our countryside and…

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Read more about the article Suet Bird Food Guide

Suet Bird Food Guide

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Suet fat balls are high in energy and provide quality nutrition for wild birds. It’s an ideal supplement for garden birds and can easily be hung from a bird table…

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Read more about the article Different Types of Bird Feed Explained

Different Types of Bird Feed Explained

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Did you know that in the UK, we spend on average £200 – £300 million on bird feeding products every year?[1] But how many people know that different birds need…

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Read more about the article The Fastest Birds in The World

The Fastest Birds in The World

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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…

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Read more about the article How To Create The Perfect Wildlife Garden Design

How To Create The Perfect Wildlife Garden Design

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Our back gardens are the perfect spot for wildlife to make their home. All it takes is a little encouragement, and your garden can become a favourite destination for a…

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Read more about the article Species Extinction – The State of Our Wildlife

Species Extinction – The State of Our Wildlife

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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…

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Read more about the article How to scare away pigeons but not other birds

How to scare away pigeons but not other birds

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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…

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