According to Birdwatch Ireland there are 450 bird species to be seen on our island but we're not likely to have them all visit our Gardens.  If you host bird feeders throughout the year they'll soon bring colour, interest and entertainment whilst also removing insects and some pests from your garden.  Once they discover your offerings of food and water they'll come and if you remain motionless and quiet in the garden with them they'll eventually tolerate and trust your presence and come up very close.

Use our quick visual guide to see those we've actually had visit this year and we've included a few more that are likely to be in our neighbourhood.