Birds
I'm a vet nurse. This is how to stop your cat hunting wildlife
From enrichment activities to indoor stimulation, learn humane methods to redirect their natural instincts and foster a harmonious environment for both your pets and local wildlife.
Nature’s GPS: how birds navigate the globe without a map (and don’t get lost in the process)
How birds traverse thousands of miles – and why remote outposts like the Isles of Scilly become a lifeline if they lose their way
Killer rats were eradicated on this beautiful British island in 2006. Something remarkable has been happening to the seabird populations ever since
Puffins and Manx shearwaters are thriving since removal of predators
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Predators, pests and pack animals: 6 invasive species that Britain unleashed on the world, and are still causing issues today
Deer-eating fish, wallabies, 6-foot snakes and scorpions? Meet the UK's most bonkers invasive species
Whether they've been accidental stowaways, purposeful relocations or zoo escapees, the UK is now home to plenty of non-native species
This apex predator could be reintroduced to England after more than 150 years
A new study suggests England could once again support a powerful predator missing from its skies for generations
Are there downsides to feeding birds in your garden? Here's what the RSPB advises
If you’d like to make friends with the birds in your garden, here’s what you need to know about when and what to feed them.
Birdwatching can slow the brain’s ageing process, new research shows
Seasoned birders are found to have denser brain tissue, according to a new study
Red kite bird guide: identification, calls, and where to spot them
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.
"Unforgettable": this footage of Britain’s rarest breeding raptor will blow you away
Wildlife filmmaker shares gorgeous footage of Montagu’s harriers on the hunt for prey.
“He can’t stay down there for long.” A puffin needs to feed his hungry chick – but a crowd of vicious gulls are ready to ambush him
In a clip from the BBC's Wild Isles, David Attenborough narrates a clash between puffins and gulls
“I heard a very loud and unfamiliar noise": 15-year-old photographer spots unexpected animal in London park
This young wildlife photographer accidentally found a great spotted woodpecker chick in Bushy Park.
Bright green birds filmed in the centre of London
Ring-necked parakeets aren’t native to the UK but they can be spotted in and around trees in the capital.
"How amazing is it?” Close-up video of a kestrel hovering is the most incredible thing you’ll see all day
Kestrels are renowned for hovering gracefully in the air, looking for tiny animals to hunt.
Big Garden Birdwatch 2026: when it is, how to take part and birds to spot
This year's Big Garden Birdwatch runs from 23 to 25 January 2026 – find out how to take part, how to submit your results and which birds to spot in your garden.
These little birds gather in vast blizzard-like flocks millions strong – the biggest of any bird species ever recorded in Europe
Bramblings visit the UK for winter. In mainland Europe, gatherings of these migratory birds can reach several million.
Rare bird reaches UK for the first time – 20 years after being recorded in Arctic Russia
Bewick's swans are the rarest and smallest type of swan found in the UK
“Their white winter camouflage could become a liability.” Golden eagle plummets from the sky to catch a vulnerable hare – will it succeed?
Mountain hares aren't adapting the timing of their moult, which leaves them vulnerable to predators
It has rainbow wings, epic head feathers and eats worms – meet the spectacular 'peewit'
The lapwing, sometimes called the 'peewit' after its evocative calls, is one of the UK's most striking birds.
Crucifying, stabbing, pillaging... These brutal hunting methods used by British birds show nature at its fiercest
Discover Britain’s most brutal bird hunters and their shocking, deadly and incredibly clever hunting methods
They’re tiny. They’re fast. And they’re deadly - meet Britain's smallest birds of prey
They may be little, but they are mighty hunters when it comes to small mammals and birds. Here are the UK’s five micro birds of prey.
From marsh to estuary: 9 long-legged, shore skimming, wading birds to watch 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.
Why are robins a symbol of Christmas and how do I attract them to my garden?
Did you know we have postmen to thank for the robin being associated with Christmas?
