Nest Box Building (Garry Jones, RSPB)

At this time of year, love is in the air – not only for humans, but for garden birds as well! Right now they are busy pairing up, and will soon be looking for that ideal spot in which to make a cosy nest to raise their family. RSPB Middleton Lakes are offering people the chance to give their local birds a choice of des res by building a nestbox to take home for their garden. Taking place on Sunday 12, Tuesday 14 and Sunday 19 February, between 10am and 3.30pm, the activities promise good fun for kids and adults alike, while the nestboxes themselves have the potential to provide hours of pleasure. Details of this and all events at the reserve, including how to get there, can be found at www.rspb.org.uk/middletonlakes.