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Welcome to the Green Feathers blog. Read all our latest wildlife guides, bird watching tips and more to help you get close to nature in your garden. Get your bird box cameras and wildlife cameras to spot the wildlife in habitats around your garden today.

Brightening Up Bird Boxes: Shedding Light on Green Feathers' Innovative Solutions
Brighten up bird boxes with Green Feathers! Discover their LED Daytime Lamp, creating a natural light environment. Learn about the benefits of opaque windows for privacy and lighting. Explore their DIY pack for easy installation. Enhance your bird box for happy, well-lit feathered inhabitants!
What Do Hedgehogs Eat? What are the Best Foods for Hedgehogs?
Hedgehogs are the Homer Simpsons of the animal world. They will munch on just about anything. But some commonly fed treats are actually really bad for them. Find out what hedgehogs should eat and which foods are not healthy for them, and explore lots of tips on how to care for hedgehogs.
Creating a Bird Paradise: Tips for Attracting Songbirds to Your Outdoor Space
Calling all bird lovers! If you dream of turning your outdoor space into a captivating sanctuary for songbirds, your wishes are about to come true. Discover the secrets to attracting a diverse chorus of beautiful songbirds by implementing five key strategies. Get ready to explore effective techniques and valuable advice that will make your space a haven for these feathered wonders.
Bird of the Month - Swift
Discover the swift, a remarkable bird that begins nesting in late May in the UK. Join us as we delve into their aerial wonders, nesting habits, and the importance of preserving their habitats.
Connecting with Nature: Discover our Hedgehog Box Camera Deluxe Bundle and its WiFi-enabled Wildlife Monitoring Experience
Are you fascinated by the wonders of nature? Do you enjoy observing the captivating behavior of wildlife in your own backyard? If so, the Green Feathers Hedgehog Box Camera Deluxe Bundle is the perfect tool to enhance your wildlife monitoring experience.
When Do Birds Start Nesting?
A handy little guide to nesting season in the UK, including what to expect to see popping up on your Bird Box Camera over the next couple of months. We also cover how our Steel Plates can help you narrow down your nest Box's guests...
Experience The Big Garden Bird Watch
Photo by Patrice_Audet on Pixabay Are you an avid birdwatcher or just an admirer of nature? Either way, the Big Garden Bird Watch is an exciting...
Christmas Delivery Dates
Don't get in a flap this Christmas! Keep a cool head and order your Green Feathers gifts in time for the big day. Below are our final...
Green Feathers App Updates May 2022
We have worked tirelessly for months to improve the Green Feathers app, and we're finally there!
World Wildlife Day 2022
World Wildlife Day To celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild fauna and flora    2022 theme:  “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”    World...
How To Stop Herons Eating Pond Fish
  If you have a pond in your garden, you might have experienced the impact herons can have on your fish. Given the chance, they’ll eat...
Bird Of the Month - Pheasant
  While pheasants are a familiar sight in the British countryside and appear well-suited to their habitat they are in fact an introduced, non-native species. Originally...
Bird of the Month – Blackbird
Blackbird – Turdus Merula Length: 25cm Wingspan: 34-39cm Weight: 80-100g Average Lifespan: 3 years  How to spot them: The males are the stereotypical looking Blackbird; however, the females are counterintuitively brown with various spots and lines on their breast...
5 Ways To Attract Birds To Your Garden
Whether you live in a countryside haven or the heart of a bustling city, the chances are that you want your outdoor space to feel like...
Best Ways To Watch Garden Wildlife Without Disturbing It
There's no doubt about it, there are few things in this world more enjoyable than watching wildlife in your own garden. Whether you're a teacher relaxing...
Bird Of The Month - Barn Owl
Image taken using a Green Feathers Bird Box Camera Barn Owl – Tyto Alba Length: 30-40cm Wingspan: 80-100cm Weight: 250-500g Average Lifespan: 2-5 years  One of Britain's favourites: The Barn Owl is an elegant hunting machine that win's...
Top 10 Most Common Birds In The UK
The UK is home to an abundant variety of birds. From the tiny wren to the giant osprey, 1,021 recorded species in Great Britain and its...
8 Reasons Why You're Not Seeing Birds in Your Bird Box
Birds are some of the most beautiful creatures on this planet. They come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny hummingbirds to huge eagles. And they're...
Bird Feeding: When Is The Best Time To Put Out Food?
Humans and birds have a long history. We would not be here today if we didn't share this planet with our winged cousins, as they sustain...
Top 5 Eco Friendly Bonfire Night Ideas
What effect does Bonfire Night have on the environment? This is a good question. Although the 5th November brings joy, colour, and community activities to most...
Top 10 Rarest Birds in the UK
Birdwatching has it all when it comes to picking up a hobby to partake in during your free time. It’s relaxing, it has excitement, and it...