When trying to describe birds to other people, the first thing that we do is talk about a striking element of their plumage, especially if it is something around the face. For example, it is hard to...
Category: Common Questions
Few would probably say the Common Blackbird when asked to name a favourite garden bird. It doesn't have the cute factor of the Robin or the colours of the Blue Tit. However, it does have its charm as...
It isn't uncommon to go on social media and see people posting about a strange bird in their garden. They are bewildered by the combination of mottled black and white plumage on a bird the same size...
Blackbirds are one of the most common visitors in our gardens and we may greet our resident Blackbird with a smile when he comes looking for food or gives us a song. But, can we be sure that it's the...
The American Robin, a migratory songbird ( Turdus migratorius), is a thrush but named after the European Robin because of its reddish-orange breast. The American Robin is active all-day, assembling...
What’s The Difference Between The Common Gull And Herring Gull
Gulls are underrated birds in the UK - to the point where many people don't realise just how many species we are lucky to have visiting us across the year. To many, there are simply seagulls that...
