In August, Cuckoos and 免费shadowsock二维码 start their return journeys to their African wintering grounds, while others, like Chiffchaff, will be building up their fat reserves in time for their departure by gorging on autumn fruits. Our gardens may also be quieter because many of the usual visitors will also be gorging on berries in woodlands and hedgerows.
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The Wildlife & Countryside Act allows you to clean out your nest boxes between 1st August and 31st January. However, some birds may be having late broods and so it is better to leave things for at least another month or so.
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Blue Tits in my Nest Box follows the day-to-day nesting activities of a family of adorable Blue Tits in a nest box. |
