History of the golden eagle in Britain
In recent news it was announced that the last wild golden eagle in Wales had unfortunately died. The bird had escaped captivity over 13 years ago, and had...
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...
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...
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 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 -...
How to tell corvids apart
The birds belonging to the corvid family are arguably the smartest birds in the world. Some are easier to tell apart than others, with their own colourful differences,...
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...
5 Superstitions About Birds
Birds have been interwoven with superstitions for centuries. We’ve put together a list of the most interesting superstitions believed across the globe today; how many of these have...
8 Unusual British Birds
Everybody’s seen a blue tit or house sparrow in their garden, or while out and about in the countryside. But how many of these unusual British birds have...
Birds of the world
Who doesn’t love a bird with beautiful bright plumage? There are so many wonderful birds scattered across the globe that we never get to see here in the...
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