Description
Book SynopsisA lavish celebration of 47 of the most frequent and familiar birds found in gardens around the British Isles.From urban rooftops to open meadows, the incredible diversity of gardens in the British Isles can provide refuge and feeding opportunities for a vast array of birds. Even the smallest gardens can attract some birdlife and watching garden birds is a great joy for all nature lovers, brightening each day and providing an immediate connection with the wider and wilder world beyond the fence. Nature is facing challenges throughout the world, including right here in the UK, and the changing fortunes of our garden birds are strong indicators of the overall health of our wildlife. With information on how to encourage birds to visit our gardens and boost their survival and breeding success, and how to identify them, this book describes the small steps we can all take to help these birds survive the hardships of winter and bring forth a healthy new generation that we can recognise,
Table of ContentsIntroduction Bird Species Tits Finches Sparrows and buntings Thrushes Small insect-eaters Crows Woodpeckers and other tree-climbers Pigeons and Doves Birds of prey Aerial feeders Other garden birds
Further reading Acknowledgements Photographic credits Index
