However, it seems that, in Surrey, the blue tits have bucked the national trend again and come out on top, with the wood ...

They will soon be looking for nest sites to begin the huge effort of raising their brood of between eight and 10 chicks If there were an award for the most underrated British garden bird, the blue tit ...

Blue tits, with their vibrant mix of blue, yellow, white and green plumage, are a common sight in UK gardens. Their cheeky character and delightful chirp make them a firm favourite amongst gardening ...

Blue tits and great tits can learn to avoid unpleasant foods without even tasting them. Seeing another bird’s disgusted response, even if it is just on video, helps them avoid unpalatable prey by ...

The blue tit is the most common bird spotted in Surrey, while the house sparrow is across the UK.

It’s not news that insects and other invertebrates are essential to the ongoing survival of many bird species, but not all ‘bugs’ are created equal. For example, some birds rely on specific species of ...

They are one of the most striking and colourful little birds which visit UK gardens alongside the perennial favourite, robins. But blue tits, despite being a common British garden bird, are fussy with ...

More than 11,000 blue tits, small songbirds, have suddenly perished or fallen ill in Germany. Now German conservation group NABU is asking birdwatchers to refrain from refilling their bird feeders or ...

14:30, Thu, Nov 6, 2025 Updated: 14:33, Thu, Nov 6, 2025 There aren’t many garden birds more loved than the cheeky, bright blue tit. These small birds stay in the UK throughout winter and are often ...

Blue tits are one of Britain’s most loved birds - especially in winter when they bring a splash of vivid colour to our grey cities. In Secret Garden, as well as revealing some of the species we rarely ...

Frost edges the lawn and the chatter thins. Many households sense a lull, then wonder where familiar garden birds went. The first cold nights change behaviour overnight. Blue tits and great tits slip ...

I’ve filled feeders with seeds and nuts since I was a child and I’ve always loved seeing which birds arrive. I’m not alone – around half of all UK households do the same nowadays, spending £250 ...