Editor’s Note: There's a lot to look forward to in spring, including the welcomed hullabaloo of birdsong. The sheer volume of songs and calls can often feel overwhelming for birders, but these sounds ...

Bird mites are tiny parasites that feed on birds but can come into contact with humans. Bird mites do not live on humans and will die without a blood meal from birds. If you suspect bird mites but ...

A common winter bird of eastern woodlots, shuffling about on the ground in loose flocks, often coming to bird feeders that are placed close enough to the shelter of thickets. It is also widespread in ...

Explore how the Wildlife and Countryside Act schedules shape UK wildlife and bird protection laws, ensuring the conservation of our endangered species. All wild birds in the UK are protected. Some ...

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Yes. There has been a serious decline in the numbers of many birds, including the Song Thrush, Skylark, Lapwing and House Sparrow. This decline has been gradual. Most of the declining species are ...