Flocks of blue tits and great tits often congregate in fruit trees, leading some gardeners to worry that they’re pecking at new buds. In this short Quick Tips video, entomologist Richard ‘Bugman’ Jones explains why there’s no cause for alarm.
What are the blue tits pecking on my fruit tree?
Watch this quick video to find out what blue and great tits are up to in your fruit trees.
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