Birds of prey
Few birds inspire awe as often as birds of prey, those athletic aerial predators that rule the roost when it comes to the food chain.
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Identify birds of prey
The UK is home to a variety of birds of prey - predatory birds equipped with sharp talons and hooked bills. This page will help you identify common birds of prey as well as some rarer species.
Identify garden birds
Can you spot Britain's top ten garden birds in your garden? Find out how to identify common garden birds and how you can attract birds to your garden.
Berries for the birds
The silhouette scaffolds of branches expose sleeping bare stick thorns - and bright future life
Feeding garden birds safely
Is it okay to feed our feathered friends? In light of a new evidence review from the RSPB, Tom Hibbert explains the best way to keep birds visiting your garden safe.
News & Blogs
Read all the latest Wildlife Trust BCN news and blogs
Breeding birds top ten
Sian Williams, Senior Monitoring and Research Officer, provides a brief summary of the top ten breeding bird species recorded on our breeding bird transects over the last 10 years.
Monitoring birds on nature reserves
An update on the different types of bird surveys currently happening on nature reserves, and what they can tell us.
Ground nesting birds = dogs on leads
On any walks with dogs at this time of year, leads are essential to prevent dogs harming ground-nesting birds. Please be an aware and responsible dog walker and help us keep wildlife safe!
How to feed birds in your garden
Attract birds all year round by creating a wildlife-friendly garden
How to provide bushes for nesting birds
In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?
How to make a Christmas wreath for birds
With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.