Birds
Red kite guide: how to identify, what they sound like and where to see
Subject of the world’s longest continuous conservation effort and most successful reintroduction programme, red kites are a dramatic emblem of what we are capable of.
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Hen harrier numbers up in Scotland but "persecution continues", according to new RSPB survey
Your chances of catching a glimpse of a hen harrier in the Scottish countryside are improving, according to a new report by the RSPB. But this recovery needs to be sustained in the long term to meet biodiversity goals, says the charity.
Scottish grouse shooting faces shake up as new law introduced to stop raptor persecution
The new Scottish law to regulate the grouse industry could provide a blueprint for England.
Guide to British seabirds: how to identify and where to see them
Our guide explores some of the UK's most common types of seabird, where they live and the best places to see them.
British finches: how to identify and where to see
Get to know these spectacular birds with our identification guide to 15 species of finches and buntings found in the UK, including where they live and how to see them.
National Nest Box Week: how to help birds in your garden
Give a bird a home during National Nest Box Week, which runs from 14th February to the 21st February. Here's all you need to know to take part in 2024.
15 of the most sweet-sounding songbirds in Britain
In Britain we are blessed with an incredible variety of beautiful birdsong from late winter into early summer. From the nightingale to the blackbird, here is your guide to the best British songbirds, including how to identify each species.
Guide to tit species in the UK: how to identify and where to see these small charismatic birds
Learn more about the different types of tit species in Britain and how to tell them apart with our ID guide, which includes blue tits, great tits, crested tits, willow tits, long-tailed tits, marsh tits and coal tits
Spring wildlife guide: what to look for and where to see it
From the fragrant aroma of wild garlic to the delightful song of the chiffchaff, the British countryside comes to life in the spring months. Our expert spring wildlife guide explains how to identify the season's best wildlife spectacles and best places to see.
Big Garden Birdwatch 2024: how to take part and garden birds to spot
With 1 in 4 birds in serious decline, it's never been more important to monitor the UK's bird populations. Find out how to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch, how to submit your results and the best birds to spot in your garden in winter.
9 common bird eggs to identify
Learn how to identify common empty bird eggs with this handy guide
Best bird box cameras for wildlife watching in 2024
BBC Countryfile Magazine's guide to the best bird box cameras to use this nesting season
The best food for feeding wild birds in 2024
People have been putting food out for birds for decades – as a chance to get a closer look at some of the common species that we share our gardens, parks and neighbourhoods with.
Best places to stay for birdwatchers in 2024
Spend the day spotting birds on the wing then fall asleep to the hoots and calls of the wild in a birders’ paradise
The best British bird identification books to buy in 2024
Need help naming the birds you spot? Here’s a selection of the best British bird identification books to get you started.
Wading birds guide: nine long-legged waterbirds to look out for this winter
Head to estuaries, coastal marshes and lagoons this winter and catch up with some of the UK's most elegant birds with our guide to wading birds.
Best bird nesting boxes for your garden in 2024
Help support the local wildlife by providing safe nest boxes for the birds in your garden.
Snow bunting guide: identification, call and UK distribution
The snow bunting breeds further north than any other small bird in the world. Learn all about this tough little songbird, including what it looks like, its call, favoured UK habitat and incredible adaptations with your expert birder's guide.
Lapland bunting guide: identification, call and facts
The Lapland bunting is a very rare winter visitor in the UK, with the occasional pair breeding. Learn all about this tundra bird, including what it looks like, its call, favoured habitat and breeding with your expert birder's guide.
Best bat boxes UK for 2024: 7 roosts to install at home
Give the local bats a safer, healthier home with a dedicated bat box
Ravens are harbingers of doom that watch the Tower of London. If they leave the kingdom will fall.
The cry of ravens is the stark soundtrack to many winter walks, yet some people shiver at the sight of these ‘sinister’ birds. Think again, urges Mark Hillsdon – there’s much to admire, even love, about ravens
Over 20 great gifts for bird lovers
Find the perfect gift for your wildlife-watching friends.
Red-billed choughs conquer Dover Castle
Recently released rare red-billed choughs have made it as far as Dover Castle in Kent, and now the sky's the limit