An RHS Pocket Guide to Garden Birds

RHS Pocket Guide to Garden Birds is a beautifully designed book to help you identify and help the most common garden birds in the UK. Whether watching goldfinches on teasels or making space for wrens to nest, this guide offers year-round guidance and inspiration.

The book also features information on the evolution, biology and behaviour of British birds, and contains 30 charming illustrated bird profiles.

Packed with RHS-approved advice on making bird-friendly spaces in your garden and beyond, this is the perfect companion for your potting bench, sunny garden seat or outdoor ramble!

Tips to Help Our Garden Birds

• Keep cats indoors at dusk and dawn, when birds are feeding.
• Don’t feed birds stale, mouldy or crusty bread (nor buttered bread, fat can smear on feathers, affecting weatherproofing and insulation).
• Never use coloured or tin bird houses (they can attract predators and overheat respectively).
• Read more on create safe havens for garden birds, and how to stop birds flying into windows. 
• Don’t play birdsong near birds, it can confuse and attract predators.