European Gardening: BIRDS IN THE GARDEN, 1 by bonitin

bonitin wrote:
I don't have that many species of birds in my garden, as I live in a city, but they are big in numbers.
When I arrived here many years ago, there were no birds at all, as there was nothing for them to eat, to drink or to nest.
From the very beginning I focused on making my garden bird-and wildlife friendly. So I planted a lot of climbing plants.(a good alternative for when you don't have the space for many big trees).
Very soon I discovered that many birds love to bath and I provided for several birdbaths.

The species of birds I have at the moment are
about 25 sparrows.
A couple of black birds (they don't allow any others as they are very territorial).
About 5 Turkish turtle-doves
4 wood-pigeons
a varying number of blue tits.
In the winter time I get some extra guests like; more tits, red robins, wrens.

Often my tiny garden has the aspect of a busy air port.

Here is a picture of them having a great time in the bath