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Bird & Wildlife Care

Get the most from your bird tables, feeders and nest boxes with Dobbies garden birds and wildlife advice.

ChapelWood bird houses

by Dobbies Blog Team on April 4, 2011

ChapelWood work with leading ornithologists to make sure their bird boxes are designed to benefit the birds and not just look pretty. The materials used [...]

Bird houses for humans

by Dobbies Blog Team on March 29, 2011

Why should birds have all the fun? They get to fly around, live off the bounty of nature, come and go as they please, living [...]

Bird feeder giveaway for sparrows

by Andrew Norton on March 28, 2011

Attempts to save the dwindling sparrow population have recently seen campaigners in India giving away 52,000 bird feeders for free across the country. The endangered [...]

Bird houses size guide

by Dobbies Blog Team on March 25, 2011

Bird houses can have a tremendous impact on the breeding and survival rates of garden birds in your area. So find out what nesting box [...]

Bird table tips for spring

by Robin Falvey on March 15, 2011

This is a period of frenetic activity for birds so keeping your bird table well stocked will help give them the nutritional boost they need. [...]

A garden bird story

by Dobbies Blog Team on January 27, 2011

If you’re new to spotting garden birds and want to join in the world’s largest bird survey, we have on hand some expert advice to [...]

Bird feeder and food tips

by Dobbies Blog Team on January 26, 2011

With the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch happening this weekend, our series of guests posts from top garden bird bloggers is here to help you get [...]

Garden bird watch – dummy run

by Dobbies Blog Team on January 25, 2011

In anticipation of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, Warren Baker takes us through a trial run of this weekend’s great birding event with an hour’s [...]

Bird table terror

by Dobbies Blog Team on January 20, 2011

Though they claim to the contrary, cats make terrible dinner guests at the bird table. Cats normally known for their sophistication and grace, display bad [...]

How to make your own bird feeder

by Dobbies Blog Team on January 12, 2011

With the Big Garden Birdwatch 2011 approaching (January 29th and 30th), it’s time to fill up the bird feeders and clean the bird table. One [...]

RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch 2011

by Dobbies Blog Team on January 5, 2011

The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is an excellent opportunity to learn more about your beautiful garden birds, whilst contributing to the world’s largest wildlife survey. [...]

No mess bird seed

by Ian Daniels on December 22, 2010

Having a garden full of birdsong and life is a joy to behold all year. But scraps leftover from the bird’s feasting table can be [...]

Best bird house ever

by Ian Daniels on December 20, 2010

Bird houses give the appearance of six bits of wood screwed together, with a hole cut in the front. Nature documentaries show us chicks in [...]

Gifts for garden birds

by Dobbies Blog Team on December 16, 2010

It’s not just humans that enjoy decorative trees and eating at Christmas, birds do too. When you are putting up your Christmas decorations this year, [...]

Bird baths

by Dobbies Blog Team on December 14, 2010

A bird bath serves several functions in your garden. It provides a source of drinking water for birds and also allows them to clean their [...]

Bird food for thought

by Dobbies Blog Team on December 8, 2010

Providing food for birds can attract them into your garden, help them through the breeding season and keep them going through the colder months. Different [...]

Know your garden birds

by Dobbies Blog Team on December 7, 2010

In January the RSPB are launching the Big Garden Birdwatch 2011. If you want to take part in the RSPB Birdwatch, but can’t tell a [...]

Bird charity enjoys a swell in members at Erotica exhibition

by Dobbies Blog Team on November 29, 2010

The RSPB has put some of its more conservative members in a flap, after spending a weekend at the Erotica 2010 adult entertainment exhibition in [...]

Bird seed

by Dobbies Blog Team on November 26, 2010

Whether you’ve got a bird feeder, bird table or both you need to figure out what to put in it. The kind of seed you [...]

How to Attract Garden Birds

by Andrew Norton on November 24, 2010

Having birds as frequent visitors can add a touch of wild, natural beauty to any garden. While you certainly can’t force birds to flock to [...]