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Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) adult with insect food arriving at nestbox to feed chicks - Chris Gomersall/2020VISION

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With natural nesting sites in decline, putting a nestbox in your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.

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Solitary bees are important pollinators and a gardener’s friend. Help them by building a bee hotel for your home or garden and watch…

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