7 essential February gardening jobs to prepare your plot for the arrival of spring Want to get ahead in the garden this year? Tick off these important February jobs to put you in a good place for spring Woman & Home · Feb 1
European cold snap increases the chances of spotting rare birds in the UK Almost 600,000 people took part in the RSPB’s bird watching campaign last year The Independent UK · Jan 23
European cold snap may increase bird migration to UK This year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, which begins on Friday, could reveal ‘some surprise migratory visitors’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 23
The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is about to start. But how safe is your bird feeder? What feeders should you be using? The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Country diary: A lifelong love affair with a handsome duck Tyrella Beach, County Down: Common scoters are tricky to spot from the shore, but I feel lucky to be seeing them at all The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Streets named after birds in Britain on rise as species’ populations plummet RSPB says growing trend for honouring species that are in decline is not matched by action on conservation The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025
‘A win for nature and people’: Elizabeth line soil used to create Essex bird haven A record 39,000 birds are overwintering on Wallasea island wetlands thanks to soil transported from London tunnels The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025
Labour’s ‘blinkered’ drive to build risks pushing wildlife to point of no return, nature experts warn Planning and Infrastructure Bill and weakening biodiversity gain rules will be disastrous, say RSPB and Wildlife Trusts The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025
Gardeners are being warned to never put these 3 foods in a bird feeder – these common treats can cause serious harm to garden wildlife While it's a lovely idea to feed the birds that visit your garden, you need to ensure you're doing it safely Ideal Home · Oct 27, 2025
The one autumn garden job I never forget to do before Bonfire Night as a gardens editor – it could save hedgehogs' lives This cute garden project is well worth your time ahead of 5th November... Ideal Home · Oct 23, 2025
Rare migratory bird spotted in part of Scotland for first time The RSPB has recorded a surge in sightings of the species across Scotland The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025
Nature groups rebuke Reeves for ‘cynical’ 11th-hour planning bill changes Chancellor accused of removing environmental protections to win short-term growth and save her budget The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025
Lemurs, eagles and St Helena’s cloud forest receive UK conservation funding More than 80 projects in developing countries and UK Overseas Territories have received a share of Darwin Initiative cash. Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025
Farmland birds in severe decline and sharp drop in seabird numbers, figures show Conservationists have called for action after the latest official wild bird statistics painted a grim picture for the UK’s native species. Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025 Wild bird numbers continue to fall in UK with some species in ‘dramatic freefall’ Species index fell by 4% between 2019 and 2024 – although data shows woodland populations beginning to stabilise
Woman & Home · Sep 21, 2025 5 beneficial weeds experts say you should leave in your garden this season Give your garden's visitors a helping hand by sparing these wildlife-friendly weeds to improve biodiversity
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025 ‘Brownfields can be rich habitats’: the abandoned oil refinery where wildlife now thrives Conservationists say Canvey Wick in Essex shows potential for brownfield sites as havens for nature
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 UK aid cuts will cause untold damage, wildlife charities warn – as they fear for future of key programmes IN FOCUS: Nick Ferris talks to groups around Britain and Africa about the cost-cutting that is already taking place, and the difficult few years ahead
The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2025 'Dark day for seabirds': Mega wind farm could push puffins to extinction, claims RSPB A new mega wind farm will "catapult some of Scotland’s most-loved seabird species towards extinction," according to RSPB Scotland
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025 Four Montagu’s harrier chicks take flight in first UK breeding success since 2019 Young birds were closely monitored and protected from predators after six summers without fledging success
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025 Conservationists ‘overjoyed’ at successful breeding by rare Montagu’s harriers A pair of the ‘red listed’ birds of prey reared four chicks to fledging at a secret location, in the first successful breeding in the UK since 2019.
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2025 Britain’s ban on lead ammunition could save tens of thousands of birds from poisoning The UK’s environment minister Emma Hardy has announced a ban on toxic lead ammunition to protect Britain’s countryside. This ban includes the sale and use for hunting of both lead shotgun ammunition (each cartridge of which contains hundreds of small lead pellets called “shot”), used mainly for hunting small game…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025 How this summer’s heatwaves are affecting breeding birds Long periods of very hot, dry weather mean certain species can overheat or struggle to find food
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025 Summer droughts throw future of 1,000-year-old Robin Hood tree into question The tree is reputed to have been a hiding place for Robin Hood and his band of outlaws
Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025 Summer drought posing danger to historic tree associated with Robin Hood The 1,000-year-old oak tree in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, is reputed to have been a hiding place for Robin Hood and his band of outlaws.