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Feeding birds

What food can be left out for birds and how can you keep your feeding station hygienic and pest-free? Here you'll find the answers to all your bird feeding questions. More...

Blackbird feeding on fallen apple

Birds and water

Many people put food out for birds, but fewer provide a regular supply of clean water. Birds need water for drinking and bathing. Water is particularly important during the winter when natural supplies may be frozen, and in dry weather during the summer. More...

Woodpigeon drinking from pond

Outbreaks of disease in finches and other garden birds

Since summer 2005, a disease caused by a Trichomonad parasite has been reported in finch species in gardens. More...

Adult male greenfinch on twig

Nestboxes

Find out how to provide, or make, nestboxes for birds in your garden. More...

Young blue tit

Roofs for wildlife

House sparrows, starlings, house martins and swifts regularly use buildings as nest sites. The last two species are almost completely dependent on them. Roofs are also important habitats for roosting bats. More...

House martin at nest in barn

Bird decline

Have the birds disappeared from your garden? Swallows failed to return this year? No blue tits on your peanuts? The RSPB's Wildlife Enquiries section offers some answers and advice. More...

Adult starling on bird feeder

Nesting mallards

Mallards start to pair up in October and November, and start to nest in March. More...

Female mallard on icy pond

Advice for farmers

Find out how to help birds on farmland and manage farm habitats to benefit wildlife. More...

Tree sparrow feeding on seed

Land management advice

Find out how to manage your land in a wildlife-friendly way and provide features to attract specific species. We also offer habitat management training courses. More...

Heathland at Winfrith, Dorset

What can I do?

Take part in 'Homes for Wildlife' and we'll provide you with all the advice you'll need to attract birds and other wildlife to your garden.