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<p>Birds haven’t abandoned your garden for a better peanut feeder, nor is it likely that anything is wrong. In fact, explains Birdwatch, it’s completely normal for birds to disappear for a while at a certain time: “In summertime, the natural world is brimming with foodstuffs. With insects, seeds, fruit and more in abundance, birds are simply spoiled for choice! For this reason, they aren’t as reliant on bird feeders as they are in the winter."</p>

outdoors

Donal Hickey: Why have the birds abandoned my garden?

Some readers have been in touch to say that the wild birds seem to have deserted the area despite full feeders and birdbaths

<p>Kung-fu robin: The robin sings to mark out its territory and is fiercely territorial and won't tolerate another robin on its turf</p>

outdoors

One of the most aggressive birds you could meet... the truth about the friendly robin redbreast

<p>It appears global warming is influencing public awareness and the polar bear is now the most often seen character on Christmas cards. Picture: Denis Scannell</p>

outdoors

Donal Hickey: Have polar bears and kittens replaced robins on our Christmas cards?

Behave like pigs in your garden to attract robins

outdoors

Behave like pigs in your garden to attract robins

Monday TV Tips: David Attenborough examines songs from the natural world

culture

Monday TV Tips: David Attenborough examines songs from the natural world

Little Cork girl gives David Attenborough a run for his money with adorable robin video

general

Little Cork girl gives David Attenborough a run for his money with adorable robin video

The trailer for Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders is wonderfully nostalgic.

The trailer for Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders is wonderfully nostalgic.

Holy teaser trailer Batman!

Thu, 25 Aug, 2016

INFOGRAPHIC: Top tips for looking after birds this winter

INFOGRAPHIC: Top tips for looking after birds this winter

Birdwatching experts are appealing to homeowners to look after their small feathered friends in the coming months by leaving out a selection of seeds, nuts and scraps for them.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

This Robin Williams-lookalike is uncannily good at impressions

This Robin Williams-lookalike is uncannily good at impressions

Gandalf tries to lead Matthew McConaughey, George Bush and Robin Williams to Middle Earth.

Thu, 07 May, 2015