One of the great joys of life is nature
Seeing wildlife and hearing their calls is a great reminder to slow down and smell the roses – to enjoy the simpler things in life!
Watching the birds in our gardens is a great way to take a quiet moment to appreciate the world and wildlife around us. If you enjoy bird spotting, or just like to keep an eye out for feathered friends, we have the perfect blogs for you! Look below for some birds that might visit your garden and how to spot them, along with some fascinating facts about them.
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The Grey Heron
The stately grey heron is a big wading bird which frequents freshwater and saltwater sites all over Britain. In the countryside, herons are timid but in towns and cities they are amazingly unperturbed by all the hustle and bustle.
The Blue Tit
Watching the high jinks of the irrepressible blue tit around the garden, on the bird-table or in the woods is always a delight. The blue tit may be small, nimble and cheeky, but it can be a spiky little bird too.
The Yellowhammer
In spring and summer, country lanes ring to the sound of the cock yellowhammer singing his shrill little song from the hedge-tops. Years ago, his cheery song and vibrant colouring earned the cock yellowhammer his nickname of the Hedgerow Canary.
The Pied Wagtail
Pied wagtails are those smart little black-and-white birds that look a bit like Charlie Chaplin as they strut around, twitching their tails up and down all the time. The dainty pied wagtail is extremely nimble on its feet, chasing after flying insects.
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