This art print of three goldfinches depicts these lovely woodland birds in a tangle of birch branches, designed to bring a little woodland wildlife to your walls. Sold unframed, the print is available as A4 or A3 size, by artist Claire Tuxworth.
Goldfinches are striking birds that are found in gardens, parks, woodlands and heathlands. They have long pointed tails that they use to extract seeds.
How to Help Our Garden Birds
- To help stop birds flying into windows, turn off unnecessary lights (use blinds & task lights). Avoid facing indoor plants to outdoor gardens (can confuse birds).
- Buy plain wood birdboxes suited to each species (not tin/coloured ones that could overheat and attract predators). Site between north and northeast (to protect from strong sun) with a clear flight path near trees and shrubs, so parents can easily land and check the coast is clear. At end of breeding season, remove nesting materials (place in garden, so spiders can escape). Clean with boiling water, then leave to dry naturally.
- Create natural habitats, so birds have natural food and nesting places. Avoid wooden bird tables (cats can claw up them – keep feline friends indoors at dawn and dusk, when bird are likely feeding). Don’t feed whole nuts (nor fat balls in summer, which can melt and choke). Use brand name feeders for bird food (not mesh bags, that tear tiny beaks & feet).
