Birds
Are birds smelly?
Birds aren't smelly are they? You would be surprised, says David Lindo
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Wagtail guide: how to identify and where to see these small, lively birds
Where to spot these charming birds across the UK, from urban car parks to riversides and meadows.
UK pipits guide: where to see and how to identify these ground-dwelling songbirds
These unassuming birds offer a delightful surprise for those who take the time to look.
Water pipit guide: how to identify, where to see and what they sound like
A fascinating songbird found in alpine and wetland habitats across Europe and Asia.
Rock pipit guide: how to identify, where to see and what it sounds like
These small but lively birds are a common sight in UK forests and heaths.
Tree pipit guide: how to identify, where to see and what they sound like
Discover the enchanting world of tree pipits
Meadow pipit guide: how to identify, where to see and what it sounds like
These small but lively birds are a common sight in UK grasslands. Find out more...
Do birds that get lost migrating ever find their way home?
What happens to birds that get lost when migrating? Mike Toms investigates
Yellow wagtail guide: call, habitat and how to identify
How do you tell the difference between a yellow wagtail and a grey wagtail? Find out everything you need to know about this small, tail-wagging bird with our expert guide.
Grey wagtail guide: call, habitat and how to identify
What is a grey wagtail? Learn all about this little grey and yellow water-loving bird with our expert guide.
Pied wagtail guide: call, nest and how to identify
What is a pied wagtail? Learn all about this little black-and-white bird with our expert guide.
White-tailed eagle chicks born in England for only second time in 240 years
The two newborn chicks have been fitted with satellite tags so that the project team can track their progress over the coming years.
House martin guide: where they live, what they eat - and how they make their amazing nests
All you need to know about the diminutive house martin
Tawny owl guide: how to identify, what they eat - and the secret behind their musical hoot
All you need to know about the mesmerising and charismatic tawny owl
"He's off his game." Osprey chicks removed from Scottish nest and flown to Spain as dad fails to deliver
Concern for two precious osprey chicks has led to an unorthodox relocation project.
Strange tropical seabird from the Galápagos Islands spotted in Dorset
It's the third time in eight years that a red-footed booby has been sighted in the UK.
Birds of prey guide: how to identify UK raptors and where to see them
Learn how to identify hawks, falcons and harriers from their wing shape, colour and flight patterns with Countryfile's expert guide to British birds of prey.
Where have our gulls gone? "Menace" seabirds in serious trouble, say experts
For the first time, the British Trust for Ornithology is asking volunteers to count gulls this autumn in a bid to help reverse dramatic population declines.
Seagull vs Gull: what's the difference?
Ever wondered about the different types of gulls soaring overhead?
A deadly virus that infects and kills blackbirds has arrived in England – and it's on the move, warn scientists
The Usutu virus was first detected in London in 2020. Now concerns are growing as it appears to be spreading across south-east England.
Ring-necked parakeet guide: what they look like, what they eat and where to see them
Unfamiliar squawks in your park? It might be a ring-necked parakeet!
How do owls twist their heads so far round?
We take a look at how owls are able to twist their heads so far round without hurting themselves
What's the difference between a buzzard and a kite?
Whether you're a birdwatcher, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about wildlife, identifying the differences between buzzards and kites will help to identify these majestic birds of prey in the wild.