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Welcome to the Green Feathers blog. Read all our latest wildlife guides, bird watching tips and more to help you get close to nature in your garden. Get your bird box cameras and wildlife cameras to spot the wildlife in habitats around your garden today.
Early Nesting Birds in the UK (And How to Spot Them)
As winter fades and the days begin to lengthen, some garden birds don’t wait around for spring to fully arrive....
When Should You Put Up a Bird Box in the UK?
If you’re hoping to welcome birds into your garden, timing can make all the difference. Knowing when to put up...
Should You Stop Feeding Birds in Summer?
With warmer weather bringing flourishing plant life and an apparent abundance of natural food, it’s easy to assume that birds...
How to prepare your bird box for nesting season
As winter fades and spring approaches, gardens across the UK begin to fill with birdsong again. Nesting season is one...
Hedgehogs in the winter: What to do if you find one awake
Seeing hedgehogs in the winter almost always causes alarm. They’re supposed to be hibernating, so when one appears on a...
How to get involved in The Big Garden Birdwatch 2026
The Big Garden Birdwatch is the UK’s unofficial national bird day, when regular people up and down the country spend...
Garden wildlife to look for in winter
When the days grow shorter and colder, you will likely notice that your garden is considerably quieter compared to the...
A beginner’s guide to birdwatching from your garden
Ever found yourself staring out the kitchen window and thinking - “Is that a house sparrow or a dunnock…?” -...
