Tag Archives: starling

Making the most of what you’ve got

Posted on 30 March, 2012 by

As regular readers will know, I’m not currently living in my perfect house. The views are of other people’s windows, and the landscape is sterile – a new build desert. I was recently surprised to discover that a kestrel has … Continue reading →

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In search of tree sparrows

Posted on 30 December, 2010 by

I’m very lucky to have a large flock of tree sparrows visit my garden, but I have no idea where else they go or where they roost. Today I decided to go looking for them. I took a walk around … Continue reading →

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From my window: adventures in garden birdwatching

Posted on 21 November, 2010 by

For the last year and a half I’ve been lucky enough to live on the edge of a smallish village, and for the last year I’ve taken part in the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) Garden Birdwatch survey. I pay … Continue reading →

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