Wildlife
The latest wildlife news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
Wildlife
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8 gorgeous plants that will have butterflies flocking to your gardenThe small shrubs, statement trees and flowers they adore
By Holly Reaney
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The RSPB says these two things will attract sparrows to your garden right nowOne is crucial for this year's chicks
By Sophie King
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5 flowering plants you can plant in May that will have birds flocking to your garden – the best varieties recommended by wildlife expertsThese stunning blooms feed and attract birds
By Kezia Reynolds
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Badgers have destroyed my suburban garden – I asked the experts how to safely (and legally) deter the protected speciesHere’s all you need to know when it comes to living with badgers
By Maddie Balcombe
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3 humane ways to deter foxes from your food waste bin and stop them spreading rubbish in your street, according to prosPrevention is better than a cure in this case
By Kezia Reynolds
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Yes, you should put coffee grounds around your bird feeder to deter pests – but with one major exceptionIt’s a popular garden hack, but could it actually harm birds?
By Kayleigh Dray
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Wild birds will flock to your garden if you start leaving out this £7 Amazon buy – it looks adorable tooHow to support the wild birds that visit your garden during nesting season
By Kezia Reynolds
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I'm copying my mum's secret recipe to bring goldfinches to her garden – it's all about the right food and key plantsThese colourful little songbirds have needs
By Jenny McFarlane
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This is what to do if your neighbour is feeding foxes and attracting them to your gardenIf foxes are becoming a nuisance on your property, this is what you can do
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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I'm a cat lover but I'm protecting visiting birds from them in our garden with these simple changes – just as David Attenborough recommendsSimple, cat-friendly (and bird-safe) tweaks
By Jenny McFarlane
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4 bee-friendly fence colours that will keep your garden buzzing with vital pollinators, according to expertsYep, bees have a favourite fence colour, too
By Kezia Reynolds
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This £10 Amazon buy will protect your garden birds from dangerous algae this summer – all you need to do is put it in your birdbathIt's an affordable and effective hack
By Kezia Reynolds
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Wildlife experts say you can feed garden birds leftover cooked pastaThis is how it's best served
By Sophie King
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5 ways to stop squirrels from digging up your potted plants – smart and humane ways to stop them destroying your bulb displaysDon't let all your hard work be dug up and eaten
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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If you want to attract sparrows to your garden, you need this bird box – wildlife experts say this fussy visitor has very specific needsSparrow populations have declined by 70% since 1970 in the UK. This is what you can do to help them.
By Kezia Reynolds
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Wrens will flock to your garden if you use this type of bird box – fill your garden with beautiful birdsong this springThis cheerful little bird has a particular preference
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 things you should feed birds in a garden – and the best time of year to serve each typeTop picks for every season
By Sophie King
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Birdscaping is the secret tool wildlife experts are using to attract more birds to their gardens – here’s the easy way you can do it, tooMake wildlife a priority in 2026
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 things people who attract lots of birds to their gardens always have, according to wildlife expertsThis is what birds *really* want you to put in your garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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‘Cheap’ filler ingredients in bird feed are harming your garden birds – ingredient red flags to look out for, according to wildlife expertsIf you love feeding the birds that visit your garden, this is an important message for you
By Kezia Reynolds
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Don't throw out your old towels! This is the creative way gardeners are reusing them to help birds and hedgehogs this winterDon't toss that threadbare bath towel! It could become a cosy winter home for birds, hedgehogs, and bugs alike...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Lidl is selling the cutest Cath Kidston bird feeders for under £5 – they’re a must-have for adding colour to your winter gardenI can't stop thinking about these pretty bird feeders
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to make a Christmas dinner for birds – the festive treats wildlife experts are adding to their bird feeder on the big dayThe do's and don'ts of festive bird feeding
By Kezia Reynolds
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The fruit you should leave in your bird feeder if you want robins to become a regular visitor, according to a wildlife expertThey'll keep coming back for this tasty treat
By Kezia Reynolds
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Wildlife experts want gardeners to scatter tennis balls in their gardens – no, it’s not as bonkers as it soundsThis simple hack helps garden wildlife when the temperatures plummet
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’ve found the best gift for bird-lovers – this smart feeder has a built-in camera so you can watch and identify birds from your phoneIt's on sale right now!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Gardeners are being urged to check their bird feeders before it rains – birds could be put in danger if you don’tYou need to make this very important check in wet weather
By Kezia Reynolds


