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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

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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

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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...

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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.

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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 Conversation

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Woman & Home

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

The Independent UK

European cold snap may increase bird migration to UK

This year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, which begins on Friday, could reveal ‘some surprise migratory visitors’

The Guardian - UK

The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is about to start. But how safe is your bird feeder?

What feeders should you be using?

The Independent UK

Country diary: A lifelong love affair with a handsome duck

Tyrella Beach, County Down: Common scoters are tricky to spot from the shore, but I feel lucky to be seeing them at all

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Streets named after birds in Britain on rise as species’ populations plummet

RSPB says growing trend for honouring species that are in decline is not matched by action on conservation

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‘A win for nature and people’: Elizabeth line soil used to create Essex bird haven

A record 39,000 birds are overwintering on Wallasea island wetlands thanks to soil transported from London tunnels

The Independent UK

Labour’s ‘blinkered’ drive to build risks pushing wildlife to point of no return, nature experts warn

Planning and Infrastructure Bill and weakening biodiversity gain rules will be disastrous, say RSPB and Wildlife Trusts

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Gardeners are being warned to never put these 3 foods in a bird feeder – these common treats can cause serious harm to garden wildlife

While it's a lovely idea to feed the birds that visit your garden, you need to ensure you're doing it safely

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The one autumn garden job I never forget to do before Bonfire Night as a gardens editor – it could save hedgehogs' lives

This cute garden project is well worth your time ahead of 5th November...

The Independent UK

Rare migratory bird spotted in part of Scotland for first time

The RSPB has recorded a surge in sightings of the species across Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Nature groups rebuke Reeves for ‘cynical’ 11th-hour planning bill changes

Chancellor accused of removing environmental protections to win short-term growth and save her budget

Evening Standard

Lemurs, eagles and St Helena’s cloud forest receive UK conservation funding

More than 80 projects in developing countries and UK Overseas Territories have received a share of Darwin Initiative cash.

Evening Standard

Farmland birds in severe decline and sharp drop in seabird numbers, figures show

Conservationists have called for action after the latest official wild bird statistics painted a grim picture for the UK’s native species.

The Guardian - UK

Wild bird numbers continue to fall in UK with some species in ‘dramatic freefall’

Species index fell by 4% between 2019 and 2024 – although data shows woodland populations beginning to stabilise

Woman & Home

5 beneficial weeds experts say you should leave in your garden this season

Give your garden's visitors a helping hand by sparing these wildlife-friendly weeds to improve biodiversity

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