Woodland birds are pouring into gardens amidst
reports of patchy seed and nut availability in the countryside. Eye-catching
Siskin, Brambling, Nuthatch, Jay and Great Spotted Woodpecker are leading the
way, new results from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) reveal.
This winter is shaping up to be one of the most
exciting ever for garden bird enthusiasts. Latest findings from BTO Garden
BirdWatch, a year-round survey of garden wildlife, show that over 80% of our
frequently spotted garden bird species have been more abundant over recent
weeks compared with 2009–2011.
Most striking has been the increase of birds
that we normally associate with woodland. Siskin and Brambling, both colourful
and sociable members of the finch family, have been four times more numerous in
gardens this autumn compared with recent years. Patchy seed availability in the
countryside appears to be forcing these birds out of woodland, while bird foods
such as sunflower hearts and nyjer seed are drawing them into gardens.
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