In spring, Turtle Doves fly thousands of miles to reach us, and they overcome incredible odds to get here. Their migration ...

Woodlands are fantastic places to visit at any time of year – if you can, do get out and explore your local woodland. Birds ...

With lots of different wildlife organisations out there it can be confusing to know who to contact. Calling the wrong or... Helping birds near you Advice from the wildlife team on looking after your ...

A tell-tale sign of Song Thrush activity is the presence of a favoured ‘anvil’ – a large stone where the bird smashes open the shells of snails to get to the tasty soft body inside! How to identify ...

A small, brown, and streaky bird, the Meadow Pipit is the most common songbird in upland areas. Its high, piping call is a familiar sound. In flight, it shows white outer tail feathers and, in the ...

Did you know that there is more than one type of ‘seagull’? In fact, there are around 50 species worldwide and six types which commonly breed in the UK! Perhaps you have that noticed that not all of ...

The Green Woodpecker is the largest of the three woodpeckers that breed in Britain. It has a heavy-looking body, short tail and a strong, long bill. It's green on its upperparts with a paler belly, ...

The Tawny Owl is an owl the size of a Woodpigeon. It has a rounded body and head, with a ring of dark feathers around its face surrounding the dark eyes. Tawny Owls in the UK are mainly reddish brown ...

The Whooper Swan is a large white swan, bigger than a Bewick's Swan. It has a long neck, which it usually holds erect, and black legs. Its black bill has a large triangular patch of yellow on it. It ...

A unique ex-industrial habitat, Canvey Wick is an Essex nature reserve that's rich in plant and insect species. A carefully-managed blend of grassland and scrub habitat sit alongside important ...

(3) Increase funding so we have a planning process which works for people and nature. This means supporting Local Authorities ...

Despite being our largest songbird, Mistle Thrushes are surprisingly easily overlooked. They can be distinguished from the smaller Song Thrush by their size, the lack of warm brown tones in their ...