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 ...

Partnership project sees southern Scotland’s Golden Eagle populations reach record numbers. Golden Eagles are often used as a ...

The first, second and third prize winners will receive an outdoor pack and camera accessory bundle from our competition sponsor Osprey. The RSPB Inspiring Nature Calendar 2026, showcasing these ...

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, ...

Ham Wall is a wetland teeming with wildlife – from rare species like Water Voles and Otters to ‘booming’ Bitterns and colourful Kingfishers. Enjoy sweeping views across the marshes to Glastonbury Tor ...

Two species have become extinct from offshore islands in this region before, however, the Slender-billed Curlew is the first confirmed extinction of a mainland bird, indicating issues on a larger ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

The Little Egret is a small white heron with attractive white plumes on crest, back and chest, black legs and bill and yellow feet. It first appeared in the UK in significant numbers in 1989 and first ...

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 ...