Whether it's a mini-pond in an old washing up bowl or a watery wonderland for frogs and toads at the end of your garden, you can make a haven for nature in your outdoor space. It will need to be ...

Despite its name the Bearded Tit isn’t actually a tit, nor is it bearded! Scientists think these little birds are actually more closely related to larks, and as for their appearance, there’s not a ...

September marks the start of autumn and with it a season of colour and spectacle. Hedgerows ripen with berries, trees dazzle with golden leaves, and fungi erupts from the forest floor. Meanwhile, we ...

Late summer is here, bringing with it some top nature spectacles. Here’s our pick... Here at the RSPB, we get dozens of reports each summer of hummingbirds on the loose in the UK countryside. But ...

Our brand-new RSPB website is here. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to create an updated look in-keeping with our new brand, while making the news, information and guides which matter to you ...

This activity can be completed as part of Families Wild Challenge or Nature on your Doorstep and counts as the Helping Nature activity Build a birdbath. A shallow, watertight bowl, such as an upturned ...

Make a wildlife-friendly compost for woodlice, worms, toads, and grass snakes. Compost heaps are a great way to turn waste material from your garden and kitchen into lovely wholesome compost to put ...

Everyone can help the nature on their doorstep. Whether your space is big or small, whether you’re an expert or a complete novice. We’ll help you get started. You may start spotting which creatures ...

Nature libraries and seed swaps are popping up across the country, as a way for people to share veggie and flower seeds, seedlings, knowledge and even tools. They’re a brilliant way for more ...

Founded in 1889, the RSPB was incorporated by Royal Charter. Originally granted by King Edward VII in November 1904, the Royal Charter is the legal instrument constituting the RSPB and giving it legal ...

Give birds a cosy place to rest and breed by building them a cosy nest box. Having plenty of safe places to nest will encourage birds to return to your garden year after year. This activity is about ...

House sparrows are in trouble – the UK population has halved for reasons that we don't fully understand. However, there are things you can do to help. Putting up a nest box on your house walls is a ...