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For Christmas this year, all my friends and relatives will be receiving bird boxes. I’ve developed something of an obsession with DIY bird boxes, and currently have a pile of them in my front room, waiting to be wrapped in festive paper. I feel like

pergola arch was used last year. Although I never spotted any birds visiting it, the location has clearly been successful. With honeysuckle and golden hop covering the arch, the box gets nicely camouflaged during summer, which is possibly why I didn

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in particular diving in and out of soil beneath my feet as I fork over flowerbeds.January is the time I like to put up the bird nest boxes, or clean out old ones that were used last spring. I've already noticed a few blue tits around, exploring existing nesting

for birds too, particularly in winter when other sources may be frozen.Attracting birds to your gardenMaking a nesting area for birds on a pond video project.Making fat cakes for birds.Making a bird box.Bird baths blog by Adam Pasco.Making a green roof for a

.More garden bird projectsBlog on feeding birds, by Kate BradburyMake a hinged nest boxHow to help garden birds in springInstall a nest box bird cameraMake fat cakes for garden birds

.Making a bird box.Making a bee hotel.Installing a window bird feeder.Making a bat box.Making fat cakes for birds.Making a green roof for a bird table.Browse plants that are attractive to wildlifeView a variety of scented flowers

blog by Pippa GreenwoodMake a bird boxBird baths blog by Adam PascoMake a green roof for a bird tableBrowse plants that are attractive to wildlifeBrowse plants with berries

bucketBuilding a bug box for insectsBuilding a hedgehog houseMaking a bird boxInstalling a window bird feederMaking a bat boxBrowse a variety of plants that are attractive to wildlifeView a selection of spring flowering bulbs

I'm always looking for ways to make wildlife in my garden feel more welcome and at home. After all, it has just as much right to be there as I do. Of course I question the big things (can I justify having a lawn and patio, or would creatures prefer