Two species of woodpecker can be seen in British gardens, the greater spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major ... Birds often only return to gardens in large numbers when the first frosts occur in ...

You might not spend as much time in your garden during winter, but if you keep an eye out you'll still see plenty of bird activity. Here are some of the birds you're likely to spot spending time in ...

The RHS warns: “In gardens where pigeons, doves, greenfinches or chaffinches are known to visit, offering seed on table or ...

especially if there’s a garden rich in bird food or a friendly human providing some sustenance.” Blackbirds, too, will stay in British gardens, but struggle to find food and a virus has hurt ...

The British Trust for Ornithology has urged garden owners to feed blackbirds this winter, as a new virus is threatening the species. The spread of the mosquito-born Utsu virus and a scarcity of food ...

Consumer writer and nature lover Gareth Butterfield explains how to save money and keep birds flocking to your garden throughout the winter Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Star ...