UK government putting pressure on nature groups to drop opposition to planning bill Exclusive: Officials offering to amend bill if wildlife organisations stop campaigning against plans The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025
'Miracle' white-tailed eagle 'Kinky' spotted in skies above Scottish island A “MIRACLE” white-tailed Eagle, which was nursed back to health after suffering a broken wing, has been spotted in the skies over Mull for the… The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2025
Pecking order: The best bird seed mixes for your feathered friends From nutrient-rich blends to organic favourites, this is what to feed your garden birds Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025
Firefighters urge Government to tax polluters to fund struggling services With recent heatwaves, the Fire Brigades Union said a decade of funding cuts has left the service overstretched and chronically underfunded. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2025
Record number of rare hen harriers killed or missing in the past five years, RSPB warns MPs to debate ban on driven grouse shooting after RSPB says more than 100 protected birds of prey killed or went missing in five years The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025
Number of hen harriers killed or missing at new high, RSPB warns Between 2020 and 2024, there were 102 incidents of killing or missing birds recorded. Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025
How to become a birder: 10 easy ways to start this life-changing hobby In a world of stress and social media, birding offers something completely different. And it is now easier than ever to get to know your chaffinch from your chiffchaff The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025
Labour cutting farming budget in England by £100m a year, figures shows Nature and farmers’ groups cautiously welcome spending review as there were fears Treasury wanted bigger cuts The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
Conservationists call for Lake District to lose Unesco world heritage status Campaigners say designation promotes unsustainable sheep farming at expense of nature recovery and local communities The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2025
Conservationists celebrate resurgence of corncrakes on Rathlin Island RSPB NI said six calling male corncrakes have been recorded on the island, the highest number in recent memory. Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025
5 reasons garden birds aren't visiting your bird bath – and what experts urge you to do to make it more welcoming A bird bath is a wonderful way to welcome feathered friends to your garden – but only if you do it properly Ideal Home · Jun 4, 2025
‘All the birdsong in the world in one sound’: England’s nightingale haven at risk from planning bill Conservationists warn that losing Lodge Hill in Kent to housing could be a catastrophe for one of Britain’s most at-risk birds The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025
Swift garden at Hampton Court show highlights at-risk ‘symbol of summer skies’ The RHS has teamed up with the RSPB for the first time to create a show garden focused on the birds at Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. The Independent UK · May 29, 2025
Wildlife charities urge Labour to scrap ‘licence to kill nature’ in planning bill Conservationists say part of bill allowing developers to avoid environmental laws by paying into nature fund should be ditched The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 Planning reforms break Labour’s promise to protect nature, green groups say Campaigners say there is little evidence that nature protections are blockers to developments and economic growth.
Ideal Home · May 5, 2025 3 ways to attract blue tits and keep these beautiful birds as regular visitors to your garden, according to wildlife experts Make these birds feel like welcome guests in your garden
T3 · May 2, 2025 Ring wants to help you birdwatch by giving away free Outdoor cameras Ring teams up with RSPB to help Brits spot priority bird species
TechRadar · Apr 30, 2025 Ring and the RSPB are giving away 50 free cameras so you can enjoy birdwatching when you're away from home A recent study found that almost a quarter of under-35s are planning to start birdwatching this spring, and these cameras can help.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025 Norfolk bird surveyors find Britain’s oldest known oystercatchers Birds in their 40s wintering on mudflats and coastal wetlands of the Wash received leg rings in early 1980s
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025 I loathe pigeons. You wouldn’t believe what they do to my downpipe These noisy, filthy, feral creatures make my life a misery. Is there really no way to get rid of them, asks Adrian Chiles
Ideal Home · Apr 23, 2025 Move over, fences – dead hedges are the wild and wonderful alternative your garden will love and it's easier to build than you'd think The perfect eco-friendly solution for small gardens
The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025 Bird of prey illegally shot in Highlands as police launch probe A joint investigation between Police Scotland and the RSPB has been launched after a Sparrowhawk was found illegally shot in the Highlands ...
The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2025 Island bird population back on the rise as charity removes invasive species The Orcadian curlew population is on the rise following an effort to reduce the numbers of an invasive predator, experts have said ...
Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2025 Orkney’s curlew population back on the rise as charity removes invasive species The curlew population had declined by more than 50%, according to statistics obtained by a wildlife charity.
Ideal Home · Apr 19, 2025 How to attract robins to your garden – experts reveal the exact bird box you need and where to place it Robins are the UK's favourite bird, and this is how you keep them coming back to your garden