The unusually dry September experienced in many parts of the country may be causing trouble for our garden birds this winter, according to the RSPB. The dry weather has produced a bumper crop of berries, providing one great food source for garden birds. But the accompanying parched, hard earth has forced worms and other grubs deep under ground, making them inaccessible to … [Read more...] about Garden birds face food shortage – RSPB
Birds
RSPB searches for lost birds …
The RSPB is taking part in a global bid to try to confirm the continued existence of 47 species of bird that have not been seen for up to 184 years. Organised by BirdLife International the search will span many countries and continents to seek out rare birds. The RSPB is the UK partner in the global alliance of conservation organisations. The list of potentially lost … [Read more...] about RSPB searches for lost birds …
Humber Island restored for birds
With the help of special machinery – and a grant of nearly £50,000 – avocets have been given the best possible chance to breed again in one of their favourite spots on the Humber. … [Read more...] about Humber Island restored for birds
Osprey: Live video and 3 chicks
The Lake District Osprey Project team has completed a successful health check and ringing of this season’s young osprey chicks at the nest, near Keswick. In a skilled and delicate operation, a pair of expert climbers made their ascent up to the nest that sits in a tree near Bassenthwaite Lake. They then carefully lowered the birds to the ground where experienced members of … [Read more...] about Osprey: Live video and 3 chicks
Sandwich Anyone? A surprise seabird spectacle …
For the first time in more than 30 years, hundreds of threatened Sandwich terns have settled to nest at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, on the Suffolk coast, joining record numbers of gulls to provide a spectacular sight and sound for visitors. It is not known why the terns have suddenly returned to Minsmere, but as they arrived late, it suggests they may have moved from a site … [Read more...] about Sandwich Anyone? A surprise seabird spectacle …