The RSPB have put together this A to Z guide of UK birds including information about each featured species, including help with identification, breeding information and details about their lifestyle and feeding habits.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/index.asp
Take a look at the British Trust for Ornithology’s information on our most common garden birds. Find out lots of useful information about your feathered garden visitors.
http://www.bto.org/support-us/corporate-support/corporate-members/gardenature
The Birds of Britain website has over 400 pages including changing monthly features and a permanent guide to Britain's bird reserves and clubs, You will most certainly find something of interest here.
http://www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/
BirdGuides brings you better birding through technology. This site offers you up-to-the-minute news and views on British and Irish birds, a comprehensive online and mobile reference and a huge photo library intended for birdwatchers everywhere to enjoy!
http://www.birdguides.com/home/default.asp?menu=menu_home
British Bird Fair is held every August at Rutland Water just off the A1 in Leicestershire. The Bird Fair is claimed to be the largest birding event in the world and is an absolute must see for anyone even remotely interested in Birding. Gardenature has a double stand here every year so come along and meet some of the team!
http://www.birdfair.org.uk/#all
Test your knowledge! See how many of these 250 British birds you can identify in these interesting quizzes
http://www.educationquizzes.com/nature/british-birds/8/39/
Visit the Swift Conservation web site to find out all you need to know about helping Swifts to survive and thrive... Latest news and lots of topical information
http://www.swift-conservation.org/
A great nest box diary site full of pictures and information.
http://www.36badgers.co.uk
A great diary site with a very active forum. Elizabeth and Malcolm are usually available online and offer lots of great advice and tips. Well worth a look!
http://www.biggonline.co.uk
A Fantastic site that demonstrate the educational rewards of Gardenature kits.
Realising the potential of Bird Nest Box cameras in schools, after Stretton Handley Primary School carried out a quite stunning project during Spring and Summer 2007, it was agreed to run a Derbyshire wide project to look at the nesting habits of local birds. The project is being led by Nikki Mahadevan from Stretton Handley C of E Primary school with support from the ICT Curriculum Support Team at John Hadfield House at Matlock.
x18 schools took part in the pilot project in 2008, including infants, juniors, primaries and a special school. A further 16 schools joined the project last year and even more are set to join in this year.
http://www.lea.derbyshire.sch.uk/birdcam/index.php
Based in semi rural Staffordshire 'Kate MacRae' has a background in teaching and is a keen Wildlife Photographer. Visit her website where you will find lots of useful information for the 'hands on' wildlife enthusiast. Gardenature are pleased to be able to support Kate in the provision of Nestbox Cameras and Hides for her own personal use and product testing.
http://www.wildlifekate.co.uk/#
The definitive online guide to badgers in the United Kngdom.
http://www.badgerland.co.uk
This fantastic website holds a tremendous amount of useful information on anything and everything to do with wildlife and wildlife gardening . Highly recommended.
http://www.wildlife-gardening.org.uk
One of the UKs leading independent conservation and countryside management websites
http://www.naturenet.net
Natural England is the government’s advisor on the natural environment. They provide practical advice on how best to safeguard England’s natural wealth for the benefit of everyone.
Their remit is to ensure sustainable stewardship of the land and sea so that people and nature can thrive, that England’s rich natural environment can adapt and survive intact for future generations to enjoy.
They work with farmers, land managers; business and industry; planners and developers; national, regional and local government; interest groups and local communities to help them improve their local environment.
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/
An essential website essential for anyone interested in our feathered friends. Forums, equipment reviews, picture galleries and much more!
http://www.birdforum.net
Another great site full of very useful information.
http://www.wildlifegardener.co.uk
This is a link to the Green Gardener website.
http://www.greengardener.co.uk
BirdLife International is a global Partnership of conservation organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources.
http://www.birdlife.org/index.html
A very interesting and informative UK-based naturalist blog focusing on British wildlife
http://www.thenatureblog.com
An excellent guide to Bats and their protected conservation
http://www.bats.org.uk/
An online guide to industry suppliers of various products for the home and garden sometimes referred to as the 'Buyers Bible'.
http://www.harque.co.uk/garden/
The UK Directory of Garden Shopping Online. A really useful reference to all things garden supplies and gifts
http://www.garden-marketplace.co.uk/
All things hedgehog.., a really useful site that is full of related links. Whether its quick help or information, things that you didnt know about hedgehogs or that you needed to find out!
http://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/
Adrian is a keen photographer and an active member of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust volunteering to survey for Badgers, Water Vole and Otter. He is a committee member of the North East Badger Group, is the Suffolk Badger Sett and casualty recorder, and belongs to the RSPB. The combination of a passion for all wildlife and the developing ability to capture them on disc for all to see, is the reason for his web site
http://www.wondersofwildlife.co.uk/index.htm
Estabilished in 1938 this Garden Centre is situated just outside of Colchester at Marks Tey (A120) Essex. This family run business is an absolute gardeners paradise, packed with inspirational planting ideas coupled with a first class service from the friendly staff who are always on hand to offer help and advice.
Not only will you be bowled over by the array of plants and gardening products, there is even a restaurant that serves mouth watering dishes where the aroma will entice you in to sample. But don't take our word for it, if your heading for the sunshine coast this weekend make sure you stop here to get your breakfast, Dinner or afternoon tea, or even end up having all three as this is no quick stop!
If you live too far away to visit then click on our link, give them a ring and they will deliver to your door, a real service with a smile.
http://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/
Confused about Camera Traps? Have you got some pictures or video to share that you captured from your Bushnell TrophyCam? Then this is a site dedicated to Bushnell users from all over the world or you can just select your country. See Images taken from different models to help you decide which to buy.
http://www.bushnelloutdoorproducts.eu/www_trophycam/uk/
The beyond Group are a photographic group based in Suffolk (linked Nationally) that are affiliated to the PAGB through the EAF.
A fantastic site with lots of useful infomation including a blog, hold regular exhibitions of their work and have an online gallery.
http://www.beyondgroup.info/
If you want to go birdwatching in the Netherlands, Birding Holland can help you get more out of your birding experience. Fully flexible birding tours, experienced guides, low rates and terrific birds!
http://www.birdingholland.com
