What should a bird feeder look like and where is the best place to put it? With us you will find out what you should pay attention to in terms of location and condition and you will find instructions on how you can easily build a bird feeder yourself.A bird feeder doesn't cost much and is quick to make [Photo: Susanna Hietanen/ Shutterstock.com]Many birds fly south in autumn and for good reason: the German winter is hard on the little birdies. Food in particular is often scarce in winter, the...
How to build a nest box yourself? What properties should it have? We share tips on building and hanging the perfect bird nest box.You can make an important contribution to bird protection by building nest boxes [Photo: encierro/ Shutterstock.com]Birds are certainly among the most popular garden animals, because their beautiful singing not only flatters our ears, but they are also exciting to watch. In order to attract birds to the garden, many people put up nesting boxes in which the feathere...
A cat catches a bird: unfortunately a common sight in our gardens. But what options are there to protect birds from cats in the garden? Can you train cats to stop catching birds? And what to do with birds saved from cats?Cats and birds are not friends [Photo: Losonsky/ Shutterstock.com]Free-roaming house cats are often not welcomed by bird lovers. Although the popular cuddly tigers are not necessarily more dangerous than any other predator, their large numbers in domestic gardens pose a real ...
When do blackbirds, also known as blackbirds, breed? How do males and females differ? You can find out everything you need to know about the blackbird in our profile.The blackbird is a frequent visitor to domestic gardensDespite its simple appearance, the blackbird (Turdus merula), also called Black Thrush, known as a sore thumb. It is one of our most common native bird species and occurs as a successor to almost all man-made habitats. It is also geographically widespread and is considered a ...
How do you correctly identify a marsh tit? How do you distinguish them from the willow tit and what does their song sound like? We answer these and other exciting questions in the profile.The marsh tit is a native songbird [Photo: Erni/ Shutterstock.com]The marsh tit (Poecile palustris), also called barnacle tit, is a native and quite widespread songbird species in Central Europe. Though not as common as its well-known relatives, the great tit and the blue tit, it can nevertheless be observed...
Besides bird seed, there are many other ways you can help birds survive in your garden or on your balcony. In the following you will learn how to turn your garden into a true paradise for the feathered garden dwellers.With just a few tricks, you can turn your garden into a true paradise for birds [Photo: Christian Gernert/ Shutterstock.com]Home gardens are an important habitat for a variety of bird species. In our increasingly monotonous and intensified landscape, wild birds find less and les...
Birds are not only happy about food in the garden, but also on the balcony. But what should you pay attention to when spreading bird seed on the balcony? And how can this be done without dirt? All important tips can be found below.A feeding station can also be inviting on the balcony [Photo: PaulSat/ Shutterstock.com]You don't always need a large garden to bring a little piece of nature into your home. Even on a balcony you can surround yourself with plants, sow vegetables and even attract sm...
What do yellowhammer females and males look like? How can you tell the yellowhammer from the serin? You can find everything you need to know about the nest, food & co. in our profile on the bird.The yellowhammer is a small splash of color in the landscapeThe Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) lives up to its name. The small yellow and golden songbirds are beautiful splashes of color in the landscape and also enrich their surroundings with their high, lovely song. Yellowhammers have adapte...
What do goldfinches eat? When is the goldfinch breeding season? In our profile you will find everything you should know about the goldfinch.The goldfinch is also called the goldfinch because of its fondness for thistles [Photo: Ondrej Prosicky/ Shutterstock.com]We can probably all think of something better than sitting on a scratchy thistle and looking for its seeds - not so the goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis). With its long, pointed beak, it has conquered a food niche and has specialized in ...
Bird watching is becoming increasingly popular as a hobby. For anyone who would like to try their hand at ornithology, we have prepared ten tips to help you observe birds.Bird watching is an increasingly popular hobby, suitable for both young and old [Photo: trattieritratti/ Shutterstock.com]What has been a major trend among the population in England for decades has also become increasingly important in Germany in recent years: The Bird watching is no longer a purely scientific activity, but ...
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