Hen Harriers are a rare, protected species, known for their acrobatic ‘skydancing’ courtship display over the uplands. The ...

Swift Awareness Week events are run by independent local groups which make up the Swifts Local Network, and RSPB local groups. The details below are correct at the time of publication, but where ...

The Chancellor has committed to spending £2 billion a year on nature-friendly farming, and £400 million to plant trees and ...

Don’t overfill feeders – try and make sure they are being emptied every few days.; If possible, set up several different feeding stations to reduce the number of birds in one place. Move your feeders, ...

Gulls aren’t exclusively found on our promenades; they’re now a firm feature of our towns, cities, and countryside. Previously a coast nesting bird, Herring Gulls began swapping cliffside ledges for ...

Blessed with a variety of freshwater habitats, Frampton Marsh provides close views of the abundant birdlife of The Wash - the biggest bay in England. Avocets, Redshanks and Skylarks can all be seen in ...

Whether it's a mini-pond in an old washing up bowl or a watery wonderland for frogs and toads at the end of your garden, you can make a haven for nature in your outdoor space. The golden rules for ...

Swifts come back to the same nest year after year. They like high, deep crevices for nesting, but the loss of many old buildings and the filling in and mending of roof spaces are shutting Swifts out ...

Read on for 10 stand-out achievements from the RSPB Annual Report 2023-24. Find out how, together with more than one mil... £3 million Ecological Restoration Fund to benefit billions of birds ...

How to identify Grey Herons are unmistakeable – tall, with long legs, a long beak and grey, black and white feathering. They can stand with their neck stretched out, looking for food, or hunched down ...

Discover everything you need to know about the Great Spotted Woodpecker. Learn some ID tips, seasonal behaviour and where you’re most likely to see one.

Originally from Asia, these birds are adaptable and have established in much cooler countries. It’s uncertain why they’ve had such success, but with between three and six broods per year, their ...