Discover the incredible spring migration to the UK. Learn when swallows, cuckoos, and other migrants arrive, their amazing journeys from Africa, and where to spot them.

This hardy gamebird thrives in the windswept heather moorlands of Scotland, Ireland and northern England, braving harsh ...

This large, adaptable gull rules the coastlines and waterways of North America, equally at home stealing french fries on busy ...

Birdwatching is one of the most rewarding outdoor hobbies you can pick up — and one of the easiest to start. You don't need expensive gear, specialist knowledge, or even a garden. All you need is a ...

A striking waterfowl with bold black, white, chestnut plumage and bright red bills, found on coastal wetlands across Europe and Asia. The Common Shelduck is a striking large duck with distinctive ...

With its distinctive "horns" and melodious song, this adaptable songbird thrives in open habitats across the Northern Hemisphere.

Flamingos are a type of wading bird best known for their striking pink plumage, long slender legs, S-shaped necks, and their thick downward pointing bills. They are part of the family Phoenicopteridae ...

“Bury your head in the sand” is a well-known idiom that means to ignore one’s problems. If you bury your head in the sand, you can’t see your problems - but that doesn’t mean they’ll go away! This ...

Ducks belong to the Anatidae family, which contains some 174 species spread across 43 genera. With their broad and stout body, large beaks and webbed feet, ducks are a common and recognisable sight ...

Woodpeckers are interesting birds from the Picidae family, including wrynecks, piculets and sapsuckers. The Picidae family is large, consisting of over 230 birds. Woodpeckers are distributed across ...

The Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) is an abundant migratory waterbird that visits the United States every winter. Many American birdwatchers will be familiar with the sight of these white and black ...

Webbed feet are ideal for birds that swim on or under the water’s surface. Water birds’ feet vary between the different species with the main difference being the amount of webbing between the toes.