For Swift Awareness Week, swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds.

The buzz of a bee, the sweet scent of honeysuckle, these precious moments are not only a delight to experience in our gardens, they’re absolutely vital if we’re going to protect, restore and…

If there’s a pond, lake or river in your local green space, why not get out and see what kinds of diving ducks you can spot?

In autumn and winter you can see large, mixed flocks of thrushes feeding in fields and hedgerows. Here's how to tell the difference between two of our winter visitors.

Winter is a great time to learn about water birds. Find out more about two types of duck, the divers and the dabblers.

Few birds inspire awe as often as birds of prey. Find out more about five of the species you're most likely to spot

Find out which birds you might see in your garden and how to help them

All you need to provide your garden birds with just the right nest box this spring

Ask any birder why they watch birds and they will immediately ask you why you don't. For many of the birding tribe it's axiomatic: I think, therefore I watch birds!