#GardenBirds are finally eating the peanuts I put out but only because they have devoured the berry suet. Going to have to get back to making my own suet seed cakes. A shame that Atora suet is such a daft price.

Got the #GardenBirds some peanuts but in an act of Muppetry also some of their fave berry suet. This means the nuts are largely being ignored as they devour the pink stuff.
Maybe I should just embed some of the pink stuff in a home made coconut shell suet concoction instead. Just to pace them.

Redbreast in Sunshine. #robin #europeanrobin #bird #birds #birdsofBritain #gardenbirds #wildlife #nature #naturelovers #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #feathers #cute #spring #smartphonephotography #photography

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After two weeks away, the journey back home felt almost longer than the trip itself. Unpacking, laundry, sorting things out… you probably know that feeling when vacation ends and “real life” piles up faster than your suitcase ever did. By the end of the day, I was ready for another vacation (not seriously, but you get me 😅).

And then, in the middle of the post-trip chaos, a small reminder of home arrived. A lovely little robin hopped into the garden as if to say, “Welcome back, where have you been?” For me, it felt like a quiet celebration: back to familiar surroundings, back to feeding the birds, back to the rhythms of daily life.

Robins have a special place in many cultures. In folklore, they’re often seen as messengers of hope, new beginnings, and sometimes even as guardians watching over us. Scientifically, they’re just as fascinating: their red breast is a territorial signal, and they’re among the few birds that will sing all year round — even through winter, when most others fall silent. That’s perhaps why they’ve long been seen as little bringers of cheer.

This robin, perched patiently, reminded me that home has its own kind of magic — sometimes quieter than a new destination, but just as worth noticing.

Canon 5D Mark IV + Sigma 100–400mm.

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Shouty goldfinch.

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Saw the sparrowhawk earlier on the hedge. Must've been after the hedge sparrows in next door's garden. They're now peeking out said hedge very cautiously and quietly. #GardenBirds

Certainly attracting the garden birds to the feeders at the moment. The berry suet and sunflower hearts are like crack to the lil feathered chirpers. #GardenBirds

I was in Morrisons last week (it happens) and they were selling off cut price bird food incl 2kg bags of sunflower hearts, all with plenty of expiry dates into next year. The reason for the third of original price? The bags they were in had defective labelling with ink that came off in your hands. The #GardenBirds love the stuff but I couldn't afford to treat them at the full price.