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Surrey birdwatchers spotted more blue tits than any other species this year, breaking from the national pattern where house sparrows dominated. The annual survey also brings helpful tips for keeping backyard birds healthy through summer.
A hidden wetland sanctuary in Norfolk has spent half a century bringing threatened species back from the brink. Now home to rare cranes, swallowtail butterflies, and otters, Strumpshaw Fen proves that careful conservation can help wildlife thrive.
More than 700,000 young Brits now regularly watch birds, up from just 61,000 eight years ago. The RSPB says birdwatching is now Gen Z's second fastest-growing hobby.
Nearly 750,000 young Britons now regularly watch birds, making it the second fastest growing hobby for Gen Z. The peaceful pastime offers mental health benefits and moments of wonder that resonate across social media.
A Welsh bird charity just reunited two separated nature reserves for the first time in six decades, creating a connected home for endangered birds and rare Celtic rainforest. The purchase fills a vital missing link between habitats that house some of Britain's rarest wildlife.
After 320 years of ownership, a Scottish noble family sold their historic island to protect one of the world's most spectacular seabird colonies. The move ensures 100,000 gannets and 10,000 puffins get expert conservation care.
The UK's rarest bird of prey just pulled off an incredible feat: one determined male Montagu's harrier raised six chicks with two partners at a secret English farm. After years of breeding failures, these slender raptors are making a comeback thanks to farmers and conservationists working together.
Scientists in Cumbria are studying underground fungal networks that act like tree support systems, research that could transform how England plants its ambitious 260,000 hectares of new woodland. The tiny organisms might be the secret to helping young trees survive and thrive.
One of Britain's most endangered birds is making a comeback in Scotland's ancient forests. After shrinking to just 532 birds nationwide, the majestic capercaillie is showing new signs of life thanks to clever conservation work.
Twenty years after clearing invasive rats from Lundy Island, more than 40,000 seabirds now call it home—the highest count since the 1930s. Puffins that nearly disappeared have surged from just 13 birds to over 1,300.
A British volunteer has dedicated six decades to protecting endangered birds, helping bring species like the cirl bunting back from the brink of extinction. His work shows how one person's sustained passion can create lasting change for wildlife.
The UK's rarest bird of prey just had its best breeding season in years, with six chicks successfully raised at a secret farmland location. One remarkable 10-year-old male is single-handedly keeping the species alive in Britain.
A tiny island off Northern Ireland just became the first place in the world to completely eliminate invasive ferrets, and seabirds are already bouncing back. The five-year mission included a one-eyed hero dog named Woody.
Just weeks after a massive fire destroyed 370 acres of Suffolk heathland, birdwatchers are spotting survivors returning to the scorched landscape. Among them: a rare Dartford warbler that escaped the flames.
A sea eagle that survived a storm-induced wing break as a chick has been spotted flying over Scotland's Isle of Mull three years later. Experts never expected the bird to make it, but devoted parents and pure determination proved them wrong.
When flames came within a meter of an endangered curlew nest in Northern Ireland, firefighters held back the wildfire while conservationists rescued four precious eggs. Now all four chicks have hatched and will soon fly free.
Britain's tallest bird is making an extraordinary comeback, with 37 crane chicks born in 2024 bringing the total population to 250. The species vanished 400 years ago but found a safe haven at one Suffolk nature reserve.
From a teen who calculates faster than a computer to a 7-year-old fashion designer saving the planet, young people are proving age is just a number when it comes to making real change. These Guinness World Record holders are using their extraordinary talents to solve problems that matter. #
Solar farms managed with wildflowers and varied habitats are attracting nearly three times more birds than traditional crop fields. New research shows these clean energy sites can double as nature sanctuaries when designed thoughtfully.
Nearly 750,000 young Brits now birdwatch regularly, turning one of the country's oldest hobbies into its second-fastest growing pastime. From sunrise canoe trips to viral bird videos, Gen Z is proving nature watching isn't just for retirees anymore.
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