Love is in the Air – Birds That Mate for Life
Valentines Day is upon us, and it's not just humans who are thinking about love! With winter almost over, our feathered friends are starting to gear up for...
Big Garden Bird Watch – Quick Identification Guide
The RSPB's Big Garden Bird Watch is taking place between 24th-26th January 2025, and presents us with the perfect opportunity to sit back and take note of all...
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...
Bird Profile: Nuthatch
Identifiable by a plump potbelly, large beak, rusty orange underparts and dark blue wings, nuthatches are agile, busy birds that are a favourite amongst wildlife fanatics. But how...
Interesting facts about the bearded vulture
The fascinating bearded vulture was recently spotted right here in the UK, roosting in the Peak District National Park. But what exactly is it, and why are people...
How to attract woodpeckers to your garden
There are over 200 species of woodpecker worldwide, and in the British Isles we are lucky enough to have three of them resident with us; green woodpeckers, great...
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...
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...
The Life Cycle of the Cuckoo
This fascinating parasitic bird was once thought to herald the start of spring with its distinctive ‘cuck-oo’ call, but species numbers have been declining over recent years -...
British Coastal Birds
The vast array of coastal birds around Britain are fascinating to watch. While many of us may not be able to make it to the beaches to spot...
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