Watching birds

• Advice for disabled birdwatchers
• Bird behaviour
• Birdwatchers' code
• Black grouse and capercaillie code of conduct
• Choosing equipment
• Identifying birds
• Reporting birds

Watching birds

Bird behaviour How can you stop birds flying into your windows, or help mother duck take her ducklings to water? What's that bird singing at nightime and why are some birds aggressive? Find out the answer to these and many more questions here. More...

How to identify birds You don't need to know anything about birds to enjoy watching them. What if you want to know how to tell one species from another? We have lots of useful advice and suggestions to help you learn. More...

Advice for disabled birdwatchers Birdwatching is a pastime that can be enjoyed by everyone. These pages give some practical advice to birdwatchers with special needs and tell you where to get more information. More...

The birdwatchers' code Britain's birdwatching boom has triggered a new code. Some three million adults go birdwatching every year in the UK and the new birdwatchers' code is based on good practice, common sense and should enable us all to enjoy seeing birds. More...

Black grouse and capercaillie code of conduct The black grouse and capercaillie are in serious trouble. Numbers are now so low here that they are at risk of extinction in many areas: the capercaillie could be lost from Britain within the next two decades. Find out how you can watch them without causing disturbance. More...

Choosing equipment You don't need much to enjoy birds - just your eyes or ears. But there are lots of things which can make it easier or more enjoyable. We have advice on buying the right kit to help you get off to a great start. More...

Reserves There are over 150 RSPB nature reserves to visit throughout the UK. They provide everything from great days out for all the family with a wide range of facilities to quiet sites where facilities are minimal but the wildlife experience is not. More...

About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...

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Latest news

RSPB condemns Weston Otmoor 'Eco' Town' plan

Plans to build an ‘Eco-town’ of 15,000 houses at Weston Otmoor, north of Oxford, have been slammed by Europe’s largest conservation charity, the RSPB.

Hundreds of Yorkshire seabirds drowning in fishing nets

The RSPB believes hundreds of seabirds have died so far this summer after becoming entangled in fishing nets set for salmon and sea trout in Filey Bay, North Yorkshire.

Golden eagle killing thwarts bird's recovery

The Golden Eagle Framework, published today by Scottish Natural Heritage, proves relentless persecution is halting this magnificent bird of prey’s recovery in Scotland and is thwarting the bird’s return to northern England.

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