How to be a good Birdwatcher

HOW TO BE A GOOD BIRDWATCHER

Our top 10 tips on how to be a good birdwatcher

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Let's get to know our favourite neighbours

SWALLOWS OF MY NEIGHBOURHOOD

Barn Swallows are one of the most popular and familiar birds in the world. Let's meet them! :)

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I FOUND A BABY BIRD! WHAT SHOULD I DO?

I FOUND A BABY BIRD! WHAT SHOULD I DO?

We see a baby bird on the ground and we think it is alone, helpless, small, cold, clumsy and fluffy… it is hard to resist the urge to rescue. But often people intervene when in fact most chicks are "fledglings" that should be left alone.

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Some of our most familiar migratory birds are in trouble.

THREATS AND HAZARDS TO MIGRATING BIRDS

For example, children today are less likely to have heard the call of the Common Cuckoo than their parents, and much less likely than their grandparents.

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FEEDING BIRDS WHEN THERE IS SHORTAGE OF FOOD

FEEDING BIRDS WHEN THERE IS SHORTAGE OF FOOD

By putting out the right food at the right time of year, you can help your local birds get through times when natural food is short, and be fit and ready to breed in the spring.

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BIRD-FRIENDLY GARDEN/BALCONY

BIRD-FRIENDLY GARDEN/BALCONY

Make Spring come Alive in your garden or balcony each year!

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CAMPAIGNING FOR YOUR LOCAL SITE

CAMPAIGNING FOR YOUR LOCAL SITE

Are you worried about the damage being done to a local wildlife spot, but don't know what to do about it? Maybe you have a favourite place to enjoy nature and want to make sure it's protected?

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CITIZEN SCIENCE FOR BIRDS

Put simply, citizen science is scientific research conducted by people who are not professional scientists. Some of the biggest discoveries in the world have been made by people without official scientific qualifications or funding.

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CLEANING SURROUNDINGS OF STORK'S NESTS

CLEANING SURROUNDINGS OF STORK'S NESTS

When storks are gathering materials for their nests, they may bring back various man-made objects, without realizing that they may be dangerous.

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NEST BOXES

NEST BOXES

Many birds nest in holes. But modern forestry methods, and safety concerns in towns, mean that there are fewer old trees with hollows where birds can make their nests.

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