Let’s take a closer look at these colourful, handsome birds

Red kites, great spotted woodpeckers and pink-footed geese are only a few of the birds doing brilliantly in the British Isles right now. Mark Cocker celebrates their success stories and looks at what might be learnt from them

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REAL readers' gardens! Pruning roses A plant-packed suburban ...

Liz has chosen her top varieties that offer food, shelter, or both, to our feathered friends

Spring is in the air already for Joe Swift , who says go wild and have some fun in your garden