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7 ways to get your children involved with the big garden birdwatch The RSPB big garden birdwatch falls in the last week of January each year and is the largest wildlife survey in the world. The valuable information collected over the weekend helps monitor bird species in the UK, and is great fun to get involved in! If you’d like to get your children involved in the big garden birdwatch too, take a look at our top tips below to make the most of bird watching with kids. Challenge your children to …

Celebrate National Bird Day with some urban birding With city centre living on the rise, many of us may find that we have limited access to the wide open spaces often preferred by our feathered friends. National Bird Day marks an occasion on which all wildlife lovers can team together to appreciate and admire our nation's most beautiful breeds of bird. But, if you are one of the many that live in our more urban areas, you may be wondering how you can get involved in National Bird Day. Here at …

Bird watching events 2018 Bird watching events. If you’re a keen birder, you won’t want to miss these amazing birdwatching events taking place across the country, throughout 2018! Taking part in these events is a great way to spend time with other passionate bird watchers. Join the community of UK birders for some relaxing time spent spotting your favourite species of bird whilst enjoying some of the best countryside Britain has to offer! Looking for an event to attend in 2018? We’ve created …

Feeding birds with Christmas leftovers Feeding birds with Christmas leftovers. With the sheer volume of Christmas of food on offer during the festive season, it’s no surprise that so many of us have leftovers going spare. But not to worry, we’re here to help you put your unwanted Christmas leftovers to good use! Our handy guide will provide you with everything you need to know about feeding birds at Christmas, so your friendly garden visitors can enjoy your festive leftovers as much as you do! …

New years resolution for birders New years resolution for birders. Around this time of year, many of us will be thinking ahead to 2018 and what it might bring. With the New Year comes resolutions too, so we’ve put together our ideas for New Year’s resolutions for birders. Make your garden a haven for birds One of the easiest New Year resolution ideas is to spend some time making your garden a haven for birds. Add some bird-friendly plants, such as berry-bearing shrubs, to provide wild bird food …

Where to find Robins Best places to find robins. When it comes to winter and celebrating the festive season, the image of red-breasted robins is something you are bound to see on cards and gift wrap up and down the country. These tiny feathered friends love to visit our gardens during the colder months, but there are plenty of other spots you can visit to catch a glimpse of the majestic robin. We take a look at some of the best locations for seasonal birdwatching and highlight the best places …

Bird behaviour in winter Bird behaviour in winter. Similarly to us humans, bird behaviour tends to change with the seasons. From feeding times to cleaning habits; all of the actions we’re familiar with change when winter rolls around. As with many wonderful wildlife species, birds act with purpose and don’t just alter their behaviours for the fun of it! These slight changes help to prepare birds for the harsh weather conditions and ensure they survive the winter season. Being able to spot and …

Exotic birds of Britain Exotic birds of Britain. From putting out peanuts for birds in the back garden to taking part in the Big Garden Birdwatch each year, it’s safe to say that Britain is a nation of wild bird lovers. Although we all love to spot a robin or sparrow, more and more exotic birds are coming to Britain each year. Here are just a few of the exotic birds of Britain, and where you’re most likely to find them. Ringneck Parakeets in Hyde Park, London Hyde Park is perhaps one of the best …

Winter wonderland for wildlife Winter wonderland for wildlife. Winter wildlife in the UK is a wonderful spectacle to see. From hibernating hedgehogs to brilliant birds, there is a wide range of friendly critters out there to spot during the colder seasons. If you’re taking to the outdoors for a spot of winter wildlife watching, be sure to use our BirdSpotter map to record any birds you see! As temperatures plummet and the nights become darker, it’s time to think about how to prepare your gard …

Wildlife friendly bonfires Wildlife friendly bonfires.  Bonfire Night is almost upon us, one of the most thrilling family fun events of the year. Once again we’ll all enjoy the tasty treacle toffee, the brilliantly blazing bonfire and the fierce firework fiestas, however, these celebrations come at a cost to our local wildlife. The sights and sounds that come with bonfire night can scare the likes of birds and hedgehogs, whereas the bonfire itself can be extremely harmful when situated close t …