Watch the BIRDS

See how many of these feathered friends you can spot in your garden this summer

- ANNABEL KEMP

From red-breasted robins to flurries of greenfinches, our gardens play host to a colourful array of hopping and chirruping birds as the weather warms up. Welcoming them with tasty snacks and cosy shelters is a wonderful way to enjoy birdwatching from home.

Robin

Instantly recognisable, robins produce up to five broods a year, from March to July. They’ll often build nests in dense hedges, so ivy and holly provide the perfect shelter. Help robins feed their young by leaving nutritious mealworms on a bird table.

Starling