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Black-necked Grebe. Image credit: Ben Andrew.

Thousands of migrant birds back in Castleford, including the Black-necked Grebe

Starling spectacular sends visitor numbers soaring at RSPB Fairburn Ings

Starling spectacular sends visitor numbers soaring at RSPB Fairburn Ings

The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, which returns later this month, is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey and provides a snapshot of how garden birds are faring in the UK.

Big Garden Birdwatch returns as district urged to make every bird count

Birds benefit hugely from garden feeders in the winter

How to feed garden birds cheaply ahead of the Big Garden Birdwatch

(Clockwise from top left) Yellow-browed warblers, starling murmurations, tawny owls, bramblings, and pink-footed geese are among the things birdwatchers have to look forwards to in November

5 special birds and 'spectacular' aerial displays to spot in November

The eight birds competing this year are all species in need of special conservation support

The RSPB has launched the UK's very own 'Bird of the Year' contest

(Clockwise from left) Fieldfares, redwings, goldcrests, and bearded tits are among the birds it'll become a little easier to spot in the UK this month

Four elusive and visiting birds you can spot in the UK in October

Suet comes in pellets, balls or bars, and all of them can give garden birds a boost

The ‘super food’ garden birds will thank you for this September

(Clockwise from top left) A male and female blackcap, a whitethroat, a jay, a nuthatch, and a knot

5 birds you can spot in the UK right now - and where to watch for them

Blue tit perched on a garden trellis with flowering honeysuckle

Redrow and RSPB - working together for five more years

Wildling ambassador, Deborah Meaden

New wildling app launches connecting Wakefield resident with nature

Birds benefit hugely from garden feeders in the winter

How to attract birds to your garden and save money on seed and feeders

Fen raft spider.

Watch: How big are fen raft spiders as species returns to UK

Fen Raft Spider on the Dyke networks of the Lower Waveney Valley.

Watch: Rat-sized spiders back in UK - they're big enough to hunt fish

Dolphins playfully leap beside boat in Bridlington. Credit: Steve Race Wildlife Photography

Joyful dolphins frolic and leap as they follow boat back to shore

4.5m Cornwall coastal home up for grabs in Omaze prize draw.

Watch: £4.5m Cornwall coastal home up for grabs in Omaze prize draw
Watch as the camera pans over the spacious living areas and the modern architecture of this amazing UK getaway.
Jessica Martin

Dolphin pod filmed in the water near Bridlington. Credit: Steve Race Wildlife Photography

Watch as pod of dolphins swim alongside boat off scenic coast

House sparrow. The House Sparrow is one of West Yorkshire's most spotted birds in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch 2024. The event started today (Friday) and will end on Sunday January 28. Picture: Ray Kennedy

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch: Send us your best bird pictures from the weekend

A swan has started hanging around at Telford Park School, after its mate died. It appears to find comfort in looking at its reflection in the glass panels on the school building

Grieving swan crosses road every day to stare at its own reflection

Hannah Mills of Team Great Britain. Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images

Going Green: Get involved and help make a difference

Colder weather drives many birds to seek refuge in gardens (Photo: Ben Andrew/RSPB)

Three ways to throw garden birds a lifeline during the cold snap

January can be a difficult month for wildlife as natural sources of food are in short supply

Top ways gardeners can help wildlife thrive

The nightingale is one of the birds which have increased. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Birds are so important to the UK environment

Here are eight pictures of the peregrine falcons at Wakefield Cathedral. Image: Matthew Hawley.

In pictures: Wakefield's incredible peregrine falcons

Allerton Bywater Primary pupils and teachers got together to pick up litter at the RSPB's nature reserve

Castleford pupils join community clean up at RSPB beauty spot

Wakefield Cathedral has welcomed two peregrine falcon chicks. Image courtesy of Wakefield Peregrines Project.

WATCH: Wakefield Cathedral welcomes two peregrine falcon chicks

Robin on a magnolia tree. Photo: Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023: How to take part
The RSPB Big Bird Watch 2023 is here - here’s how you can get involved as survey reveals our feathered friends prove beneficial to mental health
Patrick Hollis

Big Garden Birdwatch Family Day at RSPB Bempton Clif in East Yorkshire

How to take part in this year's BIg Garden Birdwatch

West Yorkshire will be home to a variety of birds this winter.

RSPB announce the birds to look out for in West Yorkshire

Children using binoculars on an RSPB nature reserve school trip

Learning outside the classroom this autumn and winter with the RSPB in Yorkshire...

Bird Watchers watch the gannets at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, near Bridlington

From red squirrels to whales - where to go wildlife watching

Children using binoculars on an RSPB nature reserve school trip. Credit: Ben Andrew

RSPB site in Castleford offers educational outdoor adventures as schools in Wake...

First News: Joy for Jays!

Birds can nest in all manner of places, says the RSPB (photo: Kevin Simmonds (rspb-images.com))

RSPB reveals how helping birds to breed is easier than you may think

The RSPB remind the public that most baby birds found on the ground, don’t need rescuing – it’s part of the natural fledging process.

(Photo Credit: Fledgling bird by Gerard Harris)

RSPB remind the public that most baby birds found on the ground don’t need rescu...

A cracking time can be had at RSPB reserves in Yorkshire this Easter holidays, with egg-themed adventures, wildlife activities and nature spectacles guaranteeing a fun-filled day out for all the family

Events at Yorkshire RSPB sites including Bemtpon, Old Moor, St Aidans and Fairbu...

First News: Space to nest

As birds nesting on the ground are at higher risk from predators; the nests and eggs they contain are often extremely well camouflaged, making them very hard to see and avoid.

‘Watch your step’ plea to protect ground-nesting birds

RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch returns this month: here's how to take part

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch returns this month (Credit: rspb-images.com)

Here's how to join the Big Garden Birdwatch 2022

Get up close to nature and learn all there is to know about garden birds this January in preparation for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch

Discover the birds on your doorstep at RSPB nature reserves across West Yorkshir...

Running this event at Fairburn Ings, Castleford, the popular event is the perfect opportunity to try binoculars and telescopes outdoors, surrounded by wildlife at Fairburn Ings.

Don’t miss the festive RSPB binoculars and telescopes open weekend at Fairburn I...

Thousands of twitchers flocked to see the only third ever recorded sighting of an extremely rare bird in the UK on Saturday morning. (SWNS)

Thousands of birdwatchers arrive to St Aidan's Nature Reserve to see the third e...

Violet harper, aged 89, loves nothing more than watching the world go by and observing the wildlife that visits her Brookfield Avenue care home, Newfield Lodge.

Violet, 89, befriends family of Robins at Castleford care home

These are the animals that hibernate in the UK in winter - and why they do it

Hundreds of protected birds of prey killed by criminals in the UK, RSPB says

Invite in the wildlife and make your garden an even better place to be

Last month, Lee Collings, 46, said he believed he had spotted a four-foot long crocodile in the nature reserve.

Stay alert': RSPB reveal what suspected sighting of 'crocodile' at Fairburn Ings...

Fairburn Ings

'Stay alert': RSPB reveal what suspected sighting of 'crocodile' in West Yorkshi...

Attract the birds and the bees to your garden with these RSPB tips

Fairburn Ings

RSPB respond after 'crocodile' spotted at West Yorkshire nature reserve of over ...

A trio of starlings in song. Picture: Adrian Thomas.

How to get to grips with birdsong for International Dawn Chorus Day

Have you ever wondered why birds sing in the morning? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s why birds sing early in the morning - and the dawn chorus explained

RSPB Fairburn Ings in Castleford will be throwing open its doors this half term especially for teachers.

Invitation for teachers and their families to enjoy a wild time at RSPB Fairburn...

A school pond dipping at Fairburn Ings. ByRosie Dutton

Free wild day out for teachers and their families at RSPB Fairburn Ings this hal...

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