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British Trees

Where do Coal Tits live?

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Coal tits are one of the shiest birds in the garden.

The Blue Tit is one of our favourite birds in the garden. Known for its acrobatic skills and parrot-like colours it has a special place in the hearts of many gardeners. But the Blue Tit has several …

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The Spring Oak – How to identify oak trees

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In spring, oaks are a hive of activity.

The oak tree goes through big changes throughout the year. In spring, the tree is coming back to life after a long period of dormancy, so what's happening? First of all are the leaves. Gone are the …

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When does Hawthorn blossom?

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Hawthorn blossom traditionally appears in May, but is more frequently seen in April recently.

Of the many leaves now bursting back to life after winter, one of the brightest is the leaf of the Hawthorn tree. This small hedgerow tree has bright, lime-green, club-shaped leaves at this time of …

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What are Alder cones?

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The feral Muscovy duck can be seen infrequently across the country.

Alder is a common tree across the British Isle and is one of the easiest to identify in late winter. But what are the cones that are covering it's branches in late winter? Male flowers like …

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Are Rowan Berries Poisonous?

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Rowans are also called the 'Bird Catcher Tree' because birds, such as this migrating Fieldfare, love the berries it produces.

One of the most striking of the Autumn trees has to be the Rowan Tree. Also called the Mountain Ash, this species is actually not a relative of the common ash at all. The leaves do look similar, but …

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How do Mushrooms Grow?

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Autumn is the time of year for fungus! Mushrooms, toadstools and brackets are beginning to pop up everywhere. But where do these magical creations come from and how do they grow? Mushrooms are part …

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