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Garden birds are dying and your bird feeder camera could be the unwitting accomplice

The RSPB’s findings link flat birder feeders to the spread of a deadly disease that’s killing certain species of garden birds at a frightening rate. Here’s what you can do to help…

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Gen Z leads birdwatching boom as more Britons reach for the binoculars

Birdwatching no longer niche, old-fashioned pastime, says RSPB as research shows 47% increase in hobby since 2018

The Guardian - UK

Tenant Discovers Landlady Raided Her Garden And Took Her Bird Feeders, Calls The Police On Her

A woman was filling the birdfeeders one morning. Her landlady saw her, and suggested she remove the birdfeeders. The tenant refused, and kept feeding the birds until one day, she saw the landlady had entered her garden and removed them herself. The full story is in the article.

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Sounds of hope in Kent as more nightingales join dawn chorus

Elusive nightingale ‘doing well’ at Northward Hill, Kent, but experts cite concerns around loss of habitat

The Guardian - UK

I’ve been using bird feeder cameras for years, and new avian health warnings had me worried for the summer months — but this smart bird bath alternative, along with expert advice, will let me get my garden bird-watching fix responsibly

I’ve been using a bird feeder camera for years and new disease warnings had me worried for warmer months — but this smart bird bath alternative and RSPB advice will give me my garden birdlife-watching fix, responsibly

TechRadar

Yes, you should put coffee grounds around your bird feeder to deter pests – but with one major exception say experts

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‘Brutal’ gamekeeper who killed bird of prey caught in crow trap sentenced

Russell Mason, 49, hit a goshawk with a cosh on Cochrage Moor, Perthshire, in February 2024.

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Experts share new advice on what to stop feeding birds to prevent the spread of a highly contagious disease

With disease on the rise, it's important to protect garden birds by following this new expert-backed guidance from the end of this month

Woman & Home

I'm copying my mum's secret recipe to bring goldfinches to her garden – it's all about the right food, specific feeders, and key plants

These colourful little songbirds have needs

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How to protect British birds from avian diseases this summer

Find out how the RSPB recommends protecting birds from avian diseases this summer to prevent further decline in vulnerable species

Evening Standard

Is your bird feeder camera doing more harm than good? 3 tips for using it safely as RSPB issues urgent disease warning

Bird feeder cameras can be a delight, but the responsible thing to do is pack them away during warmer months

TechRadar

RSPB urges gardeners to change how they feed birds as starling and greenfinch numbers keep falling

Britain's garden birds are facing a crisis, with starlings at record lows and greenfinches significantly depleted. The RSPB urges households to adjust feeding habits, suggesting pausing seeds and peanuts in warmer months to curb disease spread. Regular feeder cleaning and water changes are also crucial. These simple steps can help…

The Times of India

The bird species that has seen an 85.1 per cent decline since 1979

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The Independent UK

RSPB reveals fatal reason why you should take down bird feeders this summer

The charity is raising the alarm over the risk to the UK’s starling and greenfinch populations

The Independent UK

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The RPSB is warning gardeners to stop feeding birds peanuts and seeds, following the spread of deadly disease – this is what to give birds instead

The warning has been issued following the announcements of the finds of the 2026 Big Garden Birdwatch

The Guardian - UK

Take down bird feeders this summer to cut spread of avian disease, says RSPB

Charity advises replacing seed and nut feeders, where birds gather, with small amounts of mealworms, fat balls or suet

The Guardian - UK

‘Swifts spark joy!’ Why these beautiful birds need our help – and 10 ways to give it

Britain’s swift population fell by two-thirds between 1995 and 2023. Make their lives a little easier with a bit more food and more places to nest

The Independent UK

Record number of cranes bred in 2025 as UK’s tallest bird continues comeback

Population now totals around 250 birds across the UK, conservationists said.

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Bird numbers boosted on wetland farming sites, study finds

Raising water levels on lowland peat for ‘paludiculture’ can support nature recovery as well as store carbon, researchers say.

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Pied wagtails will flock to your garden if you add these simple wildlife-friendly features – experts say these cheery little birds don't use hanging feeders so here's what to do instead

They’re some of the cutest birds around, so how best to get the charming wagtail into your garden? Here’s what the pros advise...

The Independent UK

RSPB hails boost for bird species but says ‘still a lot of work to be done’

The capercaillie was once more widely spread across the UK but is now confined to native pinewood forests of Scotland.

The Conversation

How to keep plant-based foods on the table now that Veganuary is over

Campaigns like Veganuary (an initiative that encourages people to eat a plant-based diet in January) have been hugely successful in raising awareness about the climate and the health benefits of eating this way. However, making the switch longer term is not always easy – especially when there are usually limited…

The Guardian - UK

Pennines delight as drone survey offers hope for one of UK’s rarest birds

Conservationists find dunlin chicks thriving in boggy habitat created in collaboration with landowners

Woman & Home

7 essential February gardening jobs to prepare your plot for the arrival of spring

Want to get ahead in the garden this year? Tick off these important February jobs to put you in a good place for spring

The Independent UK

European cold snap increases the chances of spotting rare birds in the UK

Almost 600,000 people took part in the RSPB’s bird watching campaign last year

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