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Unusual behaviour

Seen something strange in the garden? Wondering what that bird is doing - and why it's doing it? From 'putty pecking' to sunbathing birds, our experts unravel the mysteries of some fascinating bird behaviour. More...

Song thrush looking for worms

Wildlife gardening

What plants are best for wildlife? Do different colour feeders attract different birds? Your wildlife-gardening questions answered by our experts. More...

Mark Ward's garden

Bird identification and sightings

Seen something weird and wonderful, rare or unusual? Struggling to identify a bird you can't recognise? Our team of experts are here to help! More...

Hoopoe on ground

Breeding birds, nests, eggs and songs

When is it safe to cut your hedge? How long does it take baby birds to fledge? What nestbox should I put up? Your bird breeding questions are answered by our team of experts. More...

Wren feeding young at nest

Migration

Which direction do birds fly in autumn? Do starlings migrate? Why are blackcaps now seen here in winter? Find out about migration marvels, fantastic flights and amazing journeys. More...

Cuckoo in flight

Bird physiology

How fast does a peregrine falcon fly? How long do birds live, and where do they go to die? Just some of the questions you've sent in for our experts to answer. More...

Peregrine flying above marsh

Folklore and myths

Do skylarks sing to attract insects? What is a Mavis? Find out the answers to these fascinating questions, and more. More...

Skylark in song-flight