Mike Swan shows how some clever handiwork can make the best of nests for welcoming your new feathered house-guests.
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Birdsong: How to recognise bird calls
The dawn chorus is even better when you can tell who's in the choir. Early spring is a great time to enjoy birdsong and learn the call of different birds
How to make a bird feeder crow-proof
Query There seems to be an abundance of crows eating from our bird feeder. Is there any way to stop this? I had been concerned about squirrels feasting but had not considered the impact of crows on the smaller birds in our garden. Answer The simplest way to ensure crows,…
Why swifts are a true delight of summer (and what we need to do to protect them)
A sky filled with shrieking, swooping swifts is one of the true delights of summer. But it is one we need to work hard to protect, says David Tomlinson