Birds and wildlife

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside – and so do the six birds we’re celebrating this month. 

Migration is one of the wonders of the natural world. Here's your guide to what birds to expect when.

It’s time to keep a lookout for an influx of arrivals as April sees spring migration in full swing! Head out into nature...

Sunday 4 May marks International Dawn Chorus Day 2025. Here’s our top tips for enjoying it.

Warning: This webpage contains videos and images of dead and sick birds. Avian flu is killing vulnerable and rare wild b...

Netting is used in many different settings. Gardeners and allotmenteers use it widely but in relatively small areas to p...

As predators and scavengers, birds of prey are vital to balanced and healthy ecosystems. We have national and internatio...

Find out more about some of the most pressing threats affecting wild birds and how you can help.

If you witness a bird crime or suspected offence against birds, this page will tell you what details to record and how t...

A review of the illegal killing of birds of prey in the UK, 2009–2023

Learn about the devastating impact of crime on vulnerable bird species – including raptor persecution – and how the RSPB...

Explore how the Wildlife and Countryside Act schedules shape UK wildlife and bird protection laws, ensuring the conserva...

Learn about the main law that protects wild birds in the UK. How the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 protects birds

Did you know that there is more than one type of ‘seagull’? In fact, there are around 50 species worldwide and six types...