Dolphination
Garden birds and other wildlife
15th July 2006

Many birds are in decline due to the loss of traditional habitat. This collection shows the range of birds that can be attracted to a small urban garden. Help the birds by providing food and water throughout the year. Plant bushes that produce berries or provide cover. Try to stick to species native to your country.

This collection also features garden insects, mammals and amphibians.

Other visitors that haven't been caught on camera are Sparrowhawk, Carrion Crow, Tawny Owl, Bat and Fox.

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A birdbath in a good position can attract unusual visitors, like this Grey Wagtail.
A birdbath in a good position can attract unusual visitors, like this Grey Wagtail.
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2006-09-23 15:06:49
A fearsome dragonfly, fortunately only seen once!
A fearsome dragonfly, fortunately only seen once!
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2006-07-15 00:00:00
A group of young House Sparrows are beginning to get adult markings.
A group of young House Sparrows are beginning to get adult markings.
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2006-08-27 15:43:39
A Moth clings to the decking in the dark.
A Moth clings to the decking in the dark.
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2008-06-06 22:36:59
A Pair of Chaffinches
A Pair of Chaffinches
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2008-09-13 09:12:56
A very large Bee.
A very large Bee.
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2007-05-05 15:01:12
Blackbird female has made nest in ivy.
Blackbird female has made nest in ivy.
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2007-05-29 22:33:18
Blackbird fledgling.
Blackbird fledgling.
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2007-08-01 18:53:38
Blackbird male with unusual collar markings.
Blackbird male with unusual collar markings.
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2007-05-29 17:52:01
Blackbird male.
Blackbird male.
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2006-06-18 19:20:28
Blackcap male feeding
Blackcap male feeding
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2007-02-11 13:02:38
Blackcap male, a winter visitor.
Blackcap male, a winter visitor.
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2007-02-11 13:00:42
Blue Tit and House Sparrow, feeding on black sunflower seeds.
Blue Tit and House Sparrow, feeding on black sunflower seeds.
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2006-06-30 13:09:45
Blue Tit leaving nest box.
Blue Tit leaving nest box.
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2007-05-29 22:39:16
Blue Tit performs a strange balancing act with one leg.
Blue Tit performs a strange balancing act with one leg.
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2006-08-27 16:14:29
Blue Tit widens nest hole.
Blue Tit widens nest hole.
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2007-02-11 13:18:29
Blue Tits fledglings with yellow colouring.
Blue Tits fledglings with yellow colouring.
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2006-06-30 13:58:29
Coal Tit, with white markings on back of head.
Coal Tit, with white markings on back of head.
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2007-02-11 11:14:34
Collared Doves
Collared Doves
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2007-02-16 14:22:35
Comma Butterfly on Ivy.
Comma Butterfly on Ivy.
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2008-10-03 13:10:43
Common Frog.
Common Frog.
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2007-03-07 22:37:03
Common Newts - 3 males with markings compete for a female's attention.
Common Newts - 3 males with markings compete for a female's attention.
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2007-04-14 19:27:14
Damsel Fly, blue.
Damsel Fly, blue.
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2005-06-26 14:49:06
Dragonfly clings to branch.
Dragonfly clings to branch.
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2007-08-05 09:48:03