"Dock’s large, broad leaves create sheltered microhabitats, and their leaves are a vital food source for the larvae of insects like the green dock beetle. In late summer and early autumn, its seeds ...
With their passion for pecking at plants and acidic droppings, pigeons don’t have the best reputation in our gardens as it is. To make matters worse, they often ransack the bird feeders, leaving no ...
For some of us, dinking around in the garden is a quiet pleasure, a happy way to while away a moment. We might look like we’re wandering aimlessly, but even a few minutes at a time, a little garden ...
As bird populations diminish, discover how plants support them and pollinators across seasons. Bird populations have declined dramatically in recent years. Wildlife biologist Rufus Stephens, co-author ...
Bird watching isn't just for the older generations, and it's certainly not a mile marker that tells everyone you're heading into old age. In fact, finding ways to attract more birds to your yard and ...
Experts warn lingering near nests can harm chicks. Discover safer birdwatching tips from BirdLife Australia’s Sean Dooley.
Feeding garden birds can help the creatures thrive, but you must ensure you don't inadvertently breach a law that could ...
A British garden bird is so clever it can solve problems ‘mimic human voices’, a professor has discovered. Several common ...
The Eurasian jay is a member of the crow family and has been described as 'clever as chimpanzees' after a professor ...
The Eurasian jay, a member of the crow family, has been found to have an intelligence that is on a par with chimpanzees ...