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Nature in my Garden

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Blog of garden / backyard biodiversity and other local wildlife related activities around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds in the UK

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April 10, 2021

Siskin - Carduelis spinus

April 10, 2021/ Graham Tompsett

Up until the last 12 months I had barely ever seen Siskin around the village, but during last summer/autumn we had them several times in the garden and again this spring. Usually they are up in the birch trees, but this male dropped down to take some sunflower hearts, until it was chased off by the blue tits. A very smart bird.

#644 Siskin (Carduelis spinus)

#644 Siskin (Carduelis spinus)

April 10, 2021/ Graham Tompsett/
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microEden

Passionate about nature, based in Gloucestershire UK; this site is about creating a wildlife friendly family garden and exploring the diversity of animal & plant species that share it with us.

MicroEden Blog

As a nature lover and wildlife gardener I started wondering about the biodiversity in my backyard and just how many species from plants to insects to birds to mammals might live in or visit it.

Much of the wildlife in my small, village garden has been present right under my nose for years without my really appreciating it, so on the way I am learning a lot about different species and how to make a wildlife-friendly environment for them; also getting engaged more in conservation activities around Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and the Cotswolds.

My garden species tally started from zero on June 1st 2018, the target was 1000 species, which I eventually hit in June 2024. But there’s still plenty to see and learn about.

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I'm very interested in your comments & advice: whether it's about the blog, some help with identification or just how to make my own little Eden better for wildlife.  So please leave a comment or drop me a line if you feel like it! 

Graham Tompsett
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