Guide to British thrushes
The family of thrushes consists of some truly fascinating birds, most recognisable from their spotted breasts. There are 4 native breeding species in Britain, with 2 migratory thrushes...
TOP 10 FACTS ABOUT ROBINS
Arguably the UK's favourite garden bird, robins are the confident, red-breasted feathered friend that are definitely no stranger to bird feeders up and down the country.
But how much...
British Finches – An Identification Guide
Some are regular garden visitors, and some are more secretive, woodland dwellers, but how many have you spotted? We're here to lend you a helping hand with identifying...
Guide to British tits
Tits are fascinating birds. While there are others such as the long-tailed tit and bearded tit, these birds aren’t true members of the tit family. There are 6...
Seven owls you can see in Britain
For many a keen birdwatcher, owls are fascinating creatures. Historically associated with witchcraft, or even as bad omens, they are nowadays more often associated with Harry Potter. But...
TOP 10 FACTS ABOUT COAL TITS
Coal tits are one of the smallest birds in the British Isles, and are a much loved visitor to bird tables up and down the country. But how...
The UK’s Birds of Prey
The British Isles is home to some truly magnificent wildlife, but some of the most remarkable of our native species are the birds of prey that can be...
Guide to British Woodpeckers
There are over 200 species of woodpeckers around the world, but only three of them live right here in the UK. These fascinating birds are recent visitors to...
The Birds of The Twelve Days of Christmas
'The Twelve Days of Christmas' is one of those carols that everybody knows and loves. After all, who can resist the joy of singing '5 Gold Rings' at...
Swift, Swallow, or Martin?
There are four birds which often get confused with one another when spotted flying out and about. All four of these little birds are summer migrants, and come...