The RSPB says these two things will attract sparrows to your garden right now – and one is crucial for this year's chicks One is crucial for this year's chicks Ideal Home · May 18
White-tailed eagles to return to Exmoor after more than 200 years Project aims to establish populations of UK's largest birds of prey along the coast The Independent UK · May 13
Garden birds are dying and your bird feeder camera could be the unwitting accomplice The RSPB’s findings link flat birder feeders to the spread of a deadly disease that’s killing certain species of garden birds at a frightening rate. Here’s what you can do to help… Digital Camera World · May 2
Gen Z leads birdwatching boom as more Britons reach for the binoculars Birdwatching no longer niche, old-fashioned pastime, says RSPB as research shows 47% increase in hobby since 2018 The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
Tenant Discovers Landlady Raided Her Garden And Took Her Bird Feeders, Calls The Police On Her A woman was filling the birdfeeders one morning. Her landlady saw her, and suggested she remove the birdfeeders. The tenant refused, and kept feeding the birds until one day, she saw the landlady had entered her garden and removed them herself. The full story is in the article. Bored Panda · Apr 30
Sounds of hope in Kent as more nightingales join dawn chorus Elusive nightingale ‘doing well’ at Northward Hill, Kent, but experts cite concerns around loss of habitat The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
I’ve been using bird feeder cameras for years, and new avian health warnings had me worried for the summer months — but this smart bird bath alternative, along with expert advice, will let me get my garden bird-watching fix responsibly I’ve been using a bird feeder camera for years and new disease warnings had me worried for warmer months — but this smart bird bath alternative and RSPB advice will give me my garden birdlife-watching fix, responsibly TechRadar · Apr 29
Yes, you should put coffee grounds around your bird feeder to deter pests – but with one major exception say experts It’s a popular garden hack, but could it actually harm birds? Ideal Home · Apr 25
‘Brutal’ gamekeeper who killed bird of prey caught in crow trap sentenced Russell Mason, 49, hit a goshawk with a cosh on Cochrage Moor, Perthshire, in February 2024. Evening Standard · Apr 24
Experts share new advice on what to stop feeding birds to prevent the spread of a highly contagious disease With disease on the rise, it's important to protect garden birds by following this new expert-backed guidance from the end of this month Woman & Home · Apr 16
I'm copying my mum's secret recipe to bring goldfinches to her garden – it's all about the right food, specific feeders, and key plants These colourful little songbirds have needs Ideal Home · Apr 15
How to protect British birds from avian diseases this summer Find out how the RSPB recommends protecting birds from avian diseases this summer to prevent further decline in vulnerable species Evening Standard · Apr 13
Is your bird feeder camera doing more harm than good? 3 tips for using it safely as RSPB issues urgent disease warning Bird feeder cameras can be a delight, but the responsible thing to do is pack them away during warmer months TechRadar · Apr 12
RSPB urges gardeners to change how they feed birds as starling and greenfinch numbers keep falling Britain's garden birds are facing a crisis, with starlings at record lows and greenfinches significantly depleted. The RSPB urges households to adjust feeding habits, suggesting pausing seeds and peanuts in warmer months to curb disease spread. Regular feeder cleaning and water changes are also crucial. These simple steps can help… The Times of India · Apr 10
The Independent UK · Apr 10 The bird species that has seen an 85.1 per cent decline since 1979 IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 10 RSPB reveals fatal reason why you should take down bird feeders this summer The charity is raising the alarm over the risk to the UK’s starling and greenfinch populations
Ideal Home · Apr 10 The RPSB is warning gardeners to stop feeding birds peanuts and seeds, following the spread of deadly disease – this is what to give birds instead The warning has been issued following the announcements of the finds of the 2026 Big Garden Birdwatch
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10 Take down bird feeders this summer to cut spread of avian disease, says RSPB Charity advises replacing seed and nut feeders, where birds gather, with small amounts of mealworms, fat balls or suet
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2 ‘Swifts spark joy!’ Why these beautiful birds need our help – and 10 ways to give it Britain’s swift population fell by two-thirds between 1995 and 2023. Make their lives a little easier with a bit more food and more places to nest
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Record number of cranes bred in 2025 as UK’s tallest bird continues comeback Population now totals around 250 birds across the UK, conservationists said.
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Bird numbers boosted on wetland farming sites, study finds Raising water levels on lowland peat for ‘paludiculture’ can support nature recovery as well as store carbon, researchers say.
Ideal Home · Mar 5 Pied wagtails will flock to your garden if you add these simple wildlife-friendly features – experts say these cheery little birds don't use hanging feeders so here's what to do instead They’re some of the cutest birds around, so how best to get the charming wagtail into your garden? Here’s what the pros advise...
The Independent UK · Feb 13 RSPB hails boost for bird species but says ‘still a lot of work to be done’ The capercaillie was once more widely spread across the UK but is now confined to native pinewood forests of Scotland.
The Conversation · Feb 3 How to keep plant-based foods on the table now that Veganuary is over Campaigns like Veganuary (an initiative that encourages people to eat a plant-based diet in January) have been hugely successful in raising awareness about the climate and the health benefits of eating this way. However, making the switch longer term is not always easy – especially when there are usually limited…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3 Pennines delight as drone survey offers hope for one of UK’s rarest birds Conservationists find dunlin chicks thriving in boggy habitat created in collaboration with landowners