Roofs for wildlife
House sparrows, starlings, house martins and swifts regularly use buildings as nest sites. The last two species are almost completely dependent on them. Roofs are also important habitats for roosting bats.

The law and garden hedges
There are several things to take into account when planning a hedge or considering doing maintenance on one.

Baby birds
In spring and summer, it's common to see young birds on the ground without any parents visible. Read on for advice on what to do if you find a young bird...

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