They belong to the phylum Nematomorpha, from the Greek word meaning thread-shaped ... plus domestic water containers such as bird baths, swimming pools, water troughs, pet dishes, sinks, bathtubs ...

If you’re looking to build the ultimate bird and butterfly garden, you should install a bird bath. With bird baths that hang, ...

Despite noticing chicken drumsticks deposited in the pool of his bird bath every morning for two years, Andy had no idea who ...

The island’s main attraction are the migratory birds in spring. Sitting at the crossroads of Africa, Europe and Asia, Lesbos gives birdwatchers the chance to see around 200 European migratory ...

Black-winged white stilts wade through a salt pan, plunging their beaks into the water in search for food at the Kalloni bay on the Greek island of Lesbos, as bird-lovers watch through binoculars ...

Bird feeders and baths are at risk of clogging up with bad, potentially deadly, bacteria if gardeners do not stay consistent with cleaning them out. Gardeners’ World says bacteria and fungal ...

Ice baths are a popular wellness trend. People believe they reduce inflammation and muscle soreness. Celebrities promote this therapy. Hotels and companies now offer ice bath experiences.

Taking a simple step can help to prevent algae from forming in your bird bath (stock image)Credit: Getty Bird baths aren't just a stylish feature for your garden, they can also help to attract ...

Keep your birdbaths pristine and algae-free with this budget-friendly tip – a simple 1p coin can do the trick. Adding a copper penny to your garden birdbath not only maintains the water's ...

Already familiar with Greek mythology and once an art history ... and her life’s work now is to take in wounded birds and to rehabilitate them. I think she genuinely has had this closeness ...

Bird-watching, or birding, is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the United States, thanks in part to the pandemic. According to a 2022 survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than a ...

So, if you have a bird feeder or bird bath, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds suggests that gardeners use something spicy, like Tabasco or chilli powder flakes, to flavour the food.