Long eared owl Asio otus, peering round pine tree, Yorkshire

Birds & wildlife

You don’t need to look very far to find amazing wildlife – it’s on your doorstep!

It’s on our reserves, in our countryside and back gardens, even in the middle of busy cities. We can all take simple moments to enjoy, help and learn about the animals that we share our environment with. 

Bird identifier

Male Ring Ouzel, Turdus torquatus. Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

What's that bird? If you're not sure what it is, try our interactive identifier. Tell us a bit about what you saw and we'll suggest some possible birds.

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Bird A-Z

Little egret Egretta garzetta, standing on brick wall with fluffed up feathers, Hampshire

Over 250 species, with videos, sound clips, photographs, illustrations and helpful articles.

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Other garden wildlife

All wildlife guides

Wildlife in your garden guide

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28 pages crammed with information on how to attract wildlife to your garden year-round - and keep it there.
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Advice

Wandering albatross, two birds displaying, Bird Island, South Georgia

How you can help birds

Find out more information about how you can help birds.

Elderly couple in the garden

Gardening for wildlife

Whether you're planting for wildlife, creating a pond or need advice on chemical free pest control, The RSPB has got you

Starlings Sturnus vulgaris, gathering above reed bed at Ham Wall RSPB reserve

Ask an expert

A closer look at the questions we get asked the most.

Buzzard in a field of wheat, Bedfordshire

Wildlife and the law

Find out how wild birds and their eggs and nests are protected by the law and where to find out more detailed info.

Rain-laden clouds over distant hillsides. Corrimony RSPB reserve. Scotland.

How to report crimes against wild birds

Advice on what to do if you witness a bird crime or suspected offence against birds, and who to contact.

Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos adult male sitting in heather, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

Wild bird crime form

If you're aware of a bird crime, please contact the RSPB investigations team using this form.

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Still have questions?

Why not contact our resident experts in the wildlife team?

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Nature's Home magazine

All Nature's Home information

Big Garden Birdwatch

Man looking out of window
28-30 January

Count the wildlife that's counting on you! Are you ready to take part in Big Garden Birdwatch?

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