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Crossbill choices

Which species of crossbill would you go for? They each have unique attractions, as ANDY JOHNSON finds out from some top breeders. Article continues...

Changing with the seasons

With British finches, the period between the late shows and the commencement of breeding preparation can be pretty brief – meaning that there’s little...

Kings of the conifers

Crossbills come in various shapes and sizes, but all are united by their passion for cone seeds – and also for chewing wood, parrot-fashion....

Seed is just the start

Feeding our beautiful native finches is not complicated, says MARK JONES, but quality and variation make a vast difference to the health and condition...

Top of the popularity poll

Everyone loves a redpoll! ANDY JOHNSON is happy to recommend this gorgeous little native finch as a perfect ‘second species’ or indeed as a...

The Cuckoo: A Master Of Mimicry And Disguise

Famous for its signature behaviour of tricking other birds into rearing its young, the cuckoo isn’t always seen in the most favourable light, says BILL...
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