12 h. ago Gardeners told to scatter sweetcorn around bird feeders for an important reason

Helping out our feathered friends is easy - and you don't even need to buy bird seed

Politics

21 h. ago Gardeners urged to feed birds with exact mix to stop pigeons wading in

If you've noticed a horde of pesky pigeons invading your garden, follow these expert tips to keep them far away and to stop them from sniping food from other birds

Politics

41 h. ago Gardeners advised to scatter sweetcorn around bird feeders immediately

If you have leftover sweetcorn on your plate, don't throw it out. It's actually a great way to provide birds with much needed nutrition during this crucial part of their life cycle

Politics

58 h. ago Outrage as pensioner forced to pay £2,000 and blamed for causing rat infestation

The grandad, 76, was accused of 'ignoring' the council's warning to stop feeding birds - the daughter of the 'Bird Man of Hartlepool' claims the rat infestation was not his fault

Economics

60 h. ago Gardeners should leave mashed potato outside to feed birds this spring

The next time you're about to throw away your delicious leftover mash, wildlife experts recommend you should leave it outside for your hungry garden birds instead

Politics

60 h. ago Keep pigeons away from bird feeders with expert's five key tips

Pigeons are known to be greedy birds who often leave other species with little to no food

Politics

60 h. ago Gardeners could be fined £5,000 for accidentally feeding birds

With spring in full swing and the warmer weather finally returning, gardeners are trying to do what they can to help nesting birds provide for their vulnerable young

Economics

3 d. ago Grandfather dubbed the 'Bird Man of Hartlepool' who buys 30 loaves of bread everyday to feed wildlife is fined

Brian Wilkins, 76, received a Community Protection Order after councillors complained about him scattering bread around Hartlepool, County Durham.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross

South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to get under wayBy 2015, scientists knew from camera trap evidence that mice were attacking albatross chicks on Marion Island, but no one had ever witnessed it first-hand on the small volcanic outcrop off the coast of South Africa. So, when researchers Stefan and Janine Schoombie came across a badly wounded wandering albatross chick in a relatively accessible part of the island, they resolved to return at night. After hiking for 30 minutes in the dark, Stefan started quietly setting up his camera equipment behind a rock. “We were expecting to have to stalk, but the mice were climbing all over us,” he says.It didn’t take long for the mice to start feeding on the albatross chick. “The bird was a complete fluffball,” says Janine. “So, they just climbed up its back and started nibbling at its hea...

Politics

7 d. ago Gardeners urged to put grated cheese on bird feeders in April

Feeding the birds is important all year round - but exactly what to leave out for them changes according to the seasons and their varying needs

Politics

8 d. ago Gardeners urged to put cooked pasta on bird feeders immediately this spring

Garderns have been advised to put the popular dish on their bird feeders along with other odd leftovers

Politics

9 d. ago Gardeners told to leave boiled potatoes on bird tables this spring

Households can help give birds nutritious food in the spring to feed their chicks

Politics

2 w. ago What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders

Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms since it was first detected in North America in late 2021

Science

2 w. ago Beautiful birds that will flock to your garden due to one food item

Beautiful birds can be seen flocking to your bird feeder during the summer months - but what food is best for them? Here is a bird feeder guide for nesting season

Politics

2 w. ago ITV contestant rushed to hospital after 'freak accident' on Ryan Thomas' gameshow

A 99 To Beat contestant was forced to pull out of the ITV show after suffering a 'freak accident' while trying to clinch the £25,000 prize - and was rushed to hospital

Culture

2 w. ago Gardeners urged to place bird feeders in one place to avoid cats

If you have a bird feeder, then be careful to place it in a position that keeps them out of the way from predatory cats on the prowl for their next feathery meal

Politics

3 w. ago UK man fined for keeping a pet alligator named Cliff in his back garden

Mr Betts kept Cliff in a tank in his back garden

Politics

3 w. ago Expert says do six things now to stop garden birds being killed by deadly disease

It comes after the RSPB pulled a bird feeder from sale as gardeners warned 'stop' amid fears of disease spread

Events

3 w. ago Gardeners urged to put hot sauce or chilli on bird feeders 'as soon as possible'

Gardeners are being encouraged to put hot sauce or tabasco on their bird feeders as most squirrels can't put up with the burning sensation

Politics

3 w. ago Gardeners urged to protect bird feeders immediately with £1 kitchen staple

Gardeners have been advised to protect their bird feeders from wildlife pests with a reliable kitchen condiment that nearly all of us have in the cupboard or on the spice rack

Economics