Many birds in the tit family can be heard in January as they search for food in flocks. Listen for the see-saw song of great tits early in the month, often described as “teacher, teacher, teacher”. The less common coal tit also makes a see-saw noise “too-twee too-twee too-twee”.
Ivy is a fantastic resource for wildlife all year round, providing pollen, shelter, nesting opportunities, nectar and berries. In January, the ripe and calorie-rich black berries provide an invaluable food source for birds, including the song thrush, mistle thrush, redwing, blackbird and blackcap.