News, features and updates from the RSPB

It’s a brand new year! But what will it bring? Maybe you fancy a sneak or a spy, or possibly to shout – not at the birds, but for the birds. Here are our ten recommended things to do in ‘22 for nature, and for you. 

Not everyone has an encyclopaedic knowledge of birdlife and even keen birders may not have gotten into their stride before adulthood. But most of us are taught at a young age how to identify a robin.

When the icy grip of winter takes hold, us humans have a lot in common with wildlife. Some choose to jet off to warmer climes, like South Africa, Namibia or Benidorm. Others bunker down in their favourite spot, such as a compost heap, an old mouse burrow or the lounge.

We bet our wardens’ top tips on staying warm and their favourite winter nature spectacles will motivate you to get outside.

Soaring to the moon, hibernating under rivers or flying off to do battle against goat riding men: our ancestors had some pretty impressive theories on bird migration. Here are our top eight wild migration myths... in order of weirdness.

Putting on on a festive spread for your wild neighbours is a lovely way to spread glad tidings. Here's what to lay out for the birds this Christmas. 

A look at amazing evergreens, the myths and symbolism which surround them and how they help some of our wildlife through the coldest time of year.

The Strictly Come Dancing final is upon us, but let’s be honest, these human cha cha sliders ain’t got nothing on nature’s best groovers and gliders.

Across the country large numbers of hungry winter thrushes, fieldfares and redwings are turning up in gardens as the temperature plummets. Find out what you can do to help them.

Christmas doesn’t have to cost the Earth. If you can’t wait to treat your loved ones this Christmas but want to choose presents that are kind to nature, the RSPB gift guide is a great place to start your search.

The cold snap of winter means steaming roast dinners and hot cocoa are back on the menu - and you can share the festive celebrations with the birds outside your window!

There’s a bird ballet on display this season - starling murmurations!