If you are new to back garden birding, you may want to take a look through this page. I have put together a list of things you will need to get started. Some things are essential, while others are things I wish I had known when I first started – …
Why Do Crows Attack Buzzards?
Something I have noticed quite a lot when out and about is birds of prey, usually buzzards, being attacked by crows. I am surprised at this because surely a bird of prey could easily take out a lesser bird if they chose to, but they never seem to retaliate. Why …
Are Squirrel Baffles Effective (and how do baffles keep squirrels away)?
Squirrels can be a problem for back garden birders, although many are happy to see them and feed them alongside the visiting birds. If you are not a fan of sciurus carolinensis and you have been searching for a solution, you may have come across something called a squirrel baffle. …
Do Bird Feeders Need To Be Cleaned?
There are so many choices of bird feeder out there; simple bird tables, plastic tube feeders, metal cage feeders, even fancy spring-loaded squirrel-proof feeders. One thing is for sure – over time they will all become dirty and show signs of wear. Today I am going to be looking at …
Why Most Squirrel Proof Feeders Don’t Work!
I thought that by using a caged bird feeder my squirrel problems would be solved. I had been using a number of different feeders for various food types but eventually the squirrels were taking over. When I started using a caged feeder the squirrels were not deterred and if anything …
How To Make A Log Feeder For Woodpeckers (with photos!)
Woodpeckers are great – they look good and they are fascinating to watch. The trouble is that where I live they don’t appear that often. I hear them in the trees nearby but I wanted to know how I could attract them to my garden. Is it even possible to …
Why You Should Never Touch A Birds Nest
When I discovered a blackbird building a nest in my back garden I was so happy. I stood at the window for ages watching her come and go, wishing I could get a closer look. The nest site was just a few metres from the patio doors but I knew …
Easy Ways Of Photographing Garden Birds – Not As Expensive As You Think
Garden birds are great to watch as they come and go at the feeders. Watching from afar is one thing but getting a closeup view would be way better, if only they weren’t afraid of us getting so close. Taking photos of birds at a feeder is surprisingly easy and …
Do Goldfinches Nest In Bird Houses?
Since starting my bird feeding hobby a couple of years ago I have had lot of goldfinch activity in my garden. I love watching them; they are so colourful. I know that tits will nest in bird boxes or bird houses and I have seen some success. But what about …
Why Do Blackbirds Abandon Their Nests?
Blackbirds have fascinated me for years and, other than Sparrows they appear to be one of the most common birds I see. I was lucky enough to have a Blackbird build a nest in my back garden earlier this year. But, for some reason, she decided to leave once the …
