Blog: birds

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Waxwing

Waxwing winters

Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.

Common swift (Apus apus) screaming party silhouetted against the sky as they fly in formation over cottage roofs at dusk

Acting Swiftly?

Swifts and swallows are flying high this time of year. After the long Swift migration from Africa, they are resident in many parts of the UK during spring and summer, here's how you can help…

A pair of Great Crested Grebes

The love-lives of Gwent’s Bird Population

We don’t have any actual Love Birds in Gwent, they are native to Africa. We do however have many birds with very interesting love lives, from the faithful monogamous swan to the frankly…

Moulting blackbird

Where have all the birds gone?

Early summer is one of the peak times to see birds in our gardens. Feeders are full of families taking advantage of easy food - there are six blue tits on one feeder as I write this. And there is…

Photo for blogger Twheatear

Know your Patch

Lockdown has meant your local area has become your world. Here Twheatear, gives a great guide on how to really appreciate and benefit from all things wild and wonderful, in your local area. So,…

bird box

Know your Neighbours…

With lockdown making us spend more time with our neighbourhood birds, it’s a good opportunity to learn more about what they are doing. Simple signs can tell you what is going on in their lives.…