The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
WEBThe RSPB celebrated its first campaigning success 103 years ago, when the Prohibition of the Importation of Plumage was ... News. Spoonbills breeding season sparks renewed hope for this most iconic of species at RSPB Fairburn Ings. The Spoonbill, a very rare breeding bird in the UK, is creating quite a stir at a Yorkshire nature reserve, RSPB ...
Birds A-Z | Bird Guides - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBThe Nightjar. The enigma. The legend. These almost mythical birds arrive from Africa every summer to raise their young. The RSPB is a member of BirdLife International. More. Browse our UK bird guide by name. See birds alphabetised by name and family, A …
Swift Bird Facts | Apus Apus - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBThe Swift is a medium-sized aerial bird, which is a superb flyer. Sleeping, eating, bathing and even mating on the wing (while flying), Swifts rarely touch the ground. They are also the fastest birds in level flight, with an impressive top speed of 69mph. Swifts are plain sooty brown, with a white throat, but in flight against the sky they ...
Contact Us - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBVisit our species pages for more information. You can report a wildlife crime by contacting our Investigations team through the online reporting form. If you need further help contact the Wildlife Team by: Email: [email protected]. Call us: 01767 693690 (9:30-16:30, Monday to Friday)
Robin Red Breast Bird Facts | Erithacus Rubecula - The RSPB …
WEBFeather Cream/Buff, Brown, Grey, Orange, Red, White, Yellow. Leg Pink, Brown. Length 14cm. Habitats Woodland, Urban and Suburban, Farmland. UK breeding birds 6,700,000 territories. Weight 14-21g. Wingspan 20-22cm. With a bright orange-red breast, brown back & dumpy shape, robins are familiar garden birds. They are one of only a few garden birds ...
Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBBig Garden Birdwatch shows the power of people coming together to take action for nature. We’d love you to join us by becoming a member. Access to more than 170 UK nature reserves. Regular RSPB magazines packed with news, features and tips. Welcome pack to help you make the most of your membership.
Cuckoo Bird Facts | Cuculus Canorus - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBThe Cuckoo is a dove-sized bird with a blue-grey back, head and chest, and stripey black and white belly. Its sleek body, long tail and pointed wings gives it an appearance not unlike Kestrels or Sparrowhawks. Cuckoos are summer visitors and known for being brood parasites. This means that, instead of building their own nest, the females lay ...
Puffin Bird Facts | Fratercula Arctica - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBDiet Fish, especially sandeels. Feather Grey, Black, White. Leg Orange. Length 26-29cm. Habitats Marine and Intertidal. UK breeding birds 580,000 pairs. Weight 320-480g. Wingspan 47-63cm. An unmistakable bird with its black back and white underparts, and distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and a tall, flattened, brightly-coloured bill.
Sparrowhawk Bird Facts | Accipiter Nisus - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBAdult male Sparrowhawks have a bluish-grey back and wings and orangey-brown stripes on their chest and belly. Females and young birds have brown back and wings, and brown stripes underneath. Sparrowhawks have bright yellow or orangey eyes, yellow legs and talons. Females are larger than males, as with all birds of prey.
Starling Bird Facts | Sturnus Vulgaris - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBSmaller than Blackbirds, Starlings have a short tail, pointed head and triangular wings. In their breeding plumage, they look black at a distance. When seen closer, they are very glossy with a sheen of purples and greens. Their feathers are also flecked with white and this is especially noticeable in their winter plumage, which is more brown ...
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