The swift has been named the RSPB's first-ever 'Bird of the Year'. The species topped a seven-week tournament-style public vote on Instagram, created by the wildlife charity to spotlight eight of the ...

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High numbers of the red-listed lapwing are being reported at wetlands along the Humber estuary.

Gardeners have been urged to spend one hour outside this weekend to look at their bird table. The annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is back, with people across the nation set to take part. It is the ...

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