At this time of year, people tell us how birds are missing from their gardens – but that's because there are still plenty of berries in the countryside for them to feed on
But as those fruits decrease and we see the first frosts, birds will return to our gardens for food
Autumn is a time when a lot of people clear up their gardens – but always having some untidy bits is good as it's ideal for insects, which birds feed on throughout the autumn! 3 Ways to Attract Birds to Your Garden - wikiHow www.wikihow.com / ...Birds need a fresh, clean source of water for drinking and bathing. Setting up a water source will help to attract birds to your garden . Use a bird bath that is 2.5-10cm (1-4 inches) deep in order to attract a variety of different species. Alternatively, a pond or large fountain will also attract birds to your garden .!! If you're lucky enough to have an apple, pear or plum tree growing in your garden, it's a good idea to leave some fruit on the ground as it's a great source for thrushes - but also red wing and fieldfare that will arrive in the UK from Scandinavia and Iceland within the next few weeks.
Quite a lot has been going on:
Autumn leave: 20 great places to stay in the UK's forests | Travel | The Guardian
Wallis Bird's 'Woman' Album Stream: Exclusive | Billboard
Column: Migrating birds in Richmond | Richmond News
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Did you call? Misuse of bird call audio is disturbing bird behaviour
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Scientists and researchers in the west have used playbacks for studying species at least since the 1960s, and in India since the mid-seventies! How to attract birds to your garden - Discover Wildlife ...attract - birds - ...garden Fat blocks are important in the winter and will attract flocks of starlings . Dense cover will entice nesting dunnocks, robins and wrens, and nestboxes are good for tits and other hole-nesters. During the summer, thriving insect populations benefit tits and sparrows.!! Used sparingly, these don’t cause any serious damage, but if overused, can affect breeding habits, raise stress levels and damage social structures
As birdwatching has grown and digital photography has boomed, drawing out the birds to get a picture has been increasing too. The misuse of playbacks in the past few years has alarmed authorities, conservationists, birders and guides alike, prompting growing conversations on ethics and action from forest officials.
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