Before we look at our list of 26 common British birds and how to identify them, here are the answers to some common garden bird questions, including the most common and rare British birds ...

In winter, their numbers are boosted by migrating starlings from northern Europe. Their plumage has a glossy purple and green sheen, but they can be confused with blackbirds (Turdus merula), another ...

Find out about common garden bird species you're likely to spot this spring and summer and what they may ... Two species of woodpecker can be seen in British gardens, the greater spotted woodpecker ...

THE elaborate style in which Mr. Millais produces his more ambitious works renders it necessary that each should be restricted to a comparatively small group, as otherwise the price would be ...

I am proud to own the 5 volumes of The Handbook of British Birds of which Harry Witherby was editor and co-author. In 1941 when published it was unrivalled for scientific accuracy and excellent ...

Gardeners are being urged to put food out for blackbirds, as a new virus could put them under threat. Blackbirds are one of the most common British birds, with estimates of around six million breeding ...

Blackbirds are a well-loved species in the UK, but the British Trust for Ornithology has issued a warning about a decline in ...

Many insects, which are the primary food source for common British birds such as robins, blue tits, and sparrows, become less active during colder months. “To help them out, consider putting out bird ...