Birds in my garden (or near it)

I've just been over to the rather brilliant website at http://www.garden-birds.co.uk and seen their growing collection of Photographs of British garden birds.
Who says we don't have great birds living (or visiting the UK). Thanks to them for these pics of two birds very familiar to me. I can't wait for the autumn when the fieldfares will be buzzing around my garden. (I live next to open fields). And in the woodlands just a short walk away I remember seeing nuthatches from an early age. The pity is there don't seem to be as many around these days. Anyone know why?



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Here's some cool links from a couple of guys
who cheered up my day. And a cool link on Birding.

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Birdwatching for beginners

Birdwatching is one of the World's most popular hobbies.
Millions of people around the world enjoy the pleasure of watching and identifing wild birds in their natural habitat both by sight and sound.

Most people start by watching birds in your own backyard. The birds that frequent your backyard also give you the opportunity to identify birds common to your area. You'll be surprised that you know most of the birds that visit your garden. Depending on the time of year an enormous variety of species will pass through your yard. A good bird feeder will encourage them to stay for a while and give you the chance to study them more closely. With the birds visiting a specific area of your yard where the bird feeder is positioned, you'll have an ideal opportunity for taking photographs. If you are a keen bird photographer there are many other areas where birds can be seen. Visit your local parks, along rivers and lakes. Wherever you may be, you can see birds.

If you want to know more about the wild birds that visit your garden you'll need to get a good bird identification book or field guide. Guide books will tell you the different markings to look for when identifying birds. Birds have all kinds of different colors, sizes, tail shapes, wing markings, beaks, and habits and there are several good books available, be sure to get one for the area you live in. A good guide book will help you learn to identify birds.

A pair of binoculars is part of a birders basic equipment. They will bring the birds up close, so you can more easily see their markings. There are many different sizes and prices of binoculars. The kind of binoculars used by birders should be lightweight. Shop around and choose one that is good for you.

Early morning is when birds are the most active. This is a great time to go and watch the birds. Sit quietly and observe the birds around you. When walking, go slow and without sudden movements or noise that will scare the birds away. Every season of the year you will see different birds.
According to a recent U. S. Fish and Wildlife survey, over 70 million Americans enjoy the hobby of watching birds. Its easy to understand why. Birds are colorful and interesting to watch. So learn and enjoy our feathered friends! Birdwatching is easy, fun and free!

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Should we be concerned about global warming? With the planet warming up we should not forget that wild birds will suffer greatly from a lack of water and increased temperatures. When you fill your wild bird feeder make sure you give them water too. If you are a keen wild bird photographer you'll be amazed at the increased opportunity for great bird pictures.

Summer heat can take its toll on birds. Combine that situation with drought, and you've got a dangerous and deadly combination for any creature. Provide water in your backyard to help these thirsty and overheated birds and you'll be rewarded by an increased number and types of birds as well as knowing that you've perhaps saved a few lives.

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The Rowan Tree

It wasn't until recently that a large rowan tree at the bottom of my garden came to my attention. Wild Birds visit it in droves in summer as it acts as a wild bird feeder. It is currently sagging under the weight of hundreds of berries after a damp spring and hot summer. Weather, it would seem not only perfect for this tree, but also for several species of wild birds attracted by this free harvest. In the spring wild baby birds can be heard calling to the adults.