For a bird that prefers to remain elusive to the eye, ensconced among the dense cover of reedbeds, the bittern is far less inconspicuous to the ear.

As mists rise from the water’s surface on early spring mornings, love is in the air as great crested grebe pairs join together to dance.

As the frosty veneer of winter melts away and the earth mellows for spring, you may notice little flurries of activity around your garden. Perhaps a robin is collecting leaves, or a song thrush is…

Meet the dawn chorus’s percussion section…

Is it a rook? Is it a raven? Or is it a crow? The three all-black birds from the corvid family often cause an ID challenge. But they and their cousins can be identified by their size, shape and…

Ecologist Lewis Hooper shares why we should be on the lookout for the mesmerising Bohemian waxwing and why they migrate to the UK.

Keen to feed your local waterfowl? There's no knead for bread, which can seriously harm the birds and their habitats. Here's an easy guide to healthy and affordable alternatives.

Scientific names often reveal interesting facts about the evolutionary history of the species. Here’s a closer look at some of the more interesting scientific names for British wildlife.

Winter is a wondrous time for birdwatching. Though many species depart our UK skies after summer for warmer climes elsewhere, they are substituted by countless winged migrants seeking solace from…

The electric flash of blue as a kingfisher whizzes past can cause a stir at any time of year but, as the colours fade in autumn, these birds become even more visible. Look out for them watching…