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These birds are just flying above my garden and I just can't help sitting there snapping away - sorry if it's boring you all. Either missed an insect or reducing flying weight(-:) And the moon was clearly visible. Wouldn't it have been good to get a real shot...

I don't know why, but whenever I see a starling I end the encounter with a big grin on my face. Maybe it's because they remind me of a childhood spent listening to their scrabbling around in the loft above my bedroom, attempting to raise a family. Or, maybe it's because of their beautiful...

i am still happily feeding bird seed variations to my garden visitors but would like any advice on trying some natural foods? i have been given lots of ideas like bacon and meat roast fat strips, obviously bread and others.....anyone got anything they`ve tried and had luck with? someone recently told...

i have just taken this with my compact, not bad for a beginner hey lol

i am still waiting for my new camera so in the mean time i take pics with my compact so the quality isn`t always top notch but i still think these are decent enough to recognise what they are xxx

i was ready to turn off my camera when i noticed these just starting to argue over the Niger feeder so i managed a couple of pics, please remember these are taken with a compact camera so the quality isn`t top notch but still decent i think xxxx

long tailed tits surprised me, mr williams again, coal tit seems to be here everyday lately, house sparrow waiting for hubby to get home lol and roly mo the pigeon doesn`t understand that the food isn`t on the roof of the bird table LOL

i`m considering the Fujifilm finepix S2000HD camera......is it any good does anyone know? or recommend another?

What better way to fill blog 100 than a pictorial demonstration of three of the things to get out and see during March...oh and a rodent quiz! Apologies for my dodgy pictures but they illustrate the points if nothing else!!! Top spectacle to see must be starling roost! They are still together in huge...

we are going to be using this spot for a raised pond, any tips of things to include in or around it? its at the side garden on the right side of our house, next to the sheds and it gets quite a bit of sun during summer..x thanks xx

Do you have a New Years Resolution? For 2013, I thought that it was time I got out into the Great British countryside and saw more wildlife. So here’s my selection of 13 wonderful wildlife sights for 2013. Some you can see from your garden, some require a bit more effort, but let’s make...

Taken in September. The container had held a full "Starling" peanut feeder tube the day before. Counted 17 at one point. Seemed like three pairs of adults the rest young.

With the long, dark nights, and chilly temperatures winter is certainly here now. And with it, winter brings some truly amazing wildlife spectacles. So why not find one for yourself this weekend? A pink sky I’m off to Wash. Hopefully I’ll be able to see one of my favourite wildlife...

Good morning! Bit nippy this weekend wasn't it? Looks like we're winter is catching up with us. So, for today's Monday's magic moment I thought I'd pick one of the true spectacles of this time of year: a starling murmuration. This image is taken in Wiltshire, and, I think, is...

As leaves start their annual colour change, and the morning air fills my lungs with its chilly edge, there is no denying that autumn is on its way. Not that I mind. In fact, I really look forward to the changing seasons and the promise of wildlife spectacles to come. And this great image of starlings...

a mother STARLING feeding her babies in my garden............

The last few weeks have been pretty miserable weather wise for most humans in the UK, only the hardiest souls have braved the wet, windy and cold around the The Lodge . Have you braved the elements in the last few weeks, was it worth it? I've tried to get out and about in between showers and it has...

Brian, who oversees the Date with Nature programme from our HQ at The Lodge, went to see the starling Date with Nature at Ham Wall on Sunday with a pal. He had just one word to describe it: "wow!" There were hundreds of people there to witness an amazing spectacle of around 100,000 starlings...

As the leaves are falling and the temperatures are dropping, this November is the perfect time to get out and about to see and encourage wildlife. We are getting a number of enquiries about this so take the plunge and join them! If you prefer to do your bit closer to home then grab your coat and gloves...

I have known that birds are much more intelligent than many people give them credit for, sparrows using ants as a tool to preen themselves with is not an uncommon task, but I was amazed to see that they have their own dentists too now.

The most glorious sight I have ever seen. Immense murmuration of starlings just north of Gretna in Southern Scotland. Amazing. There is also my film on Youtube.... www.youtube.com/heandfi I'm told that the flocks are gathering up there again this year and well worth a visit.

The other day a 'mob' of Starlings descended on our 20 foot Cordyline to feast on the berries (which are more like pale green peas), they come each year. The photo shows a small group of them and was taken through glass so as not to scare them.

Starlings at pre-roost gathering, Brighton.

Starlings gathering to roost, Brighton.