Record year for UK’s tallest bird
A survey carried out by the RSPB has revealed that the UK crane population reached its highest level for over 400 years in 2021 as our tallest bird continues to make a comeback.
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UK crane numbers highest for 400 years
A survey carried out by the RSPB has revealed that the UK crane population reached its highest level for over 400 years in 2019. Over 200 birds were recorded across the UK last year, and from this, an impressive 56 pairs successfully raised 26 chicks. Cranes used to be quite common in the UK but … Read more
Charity raise awareness with single of pure birdsong
The RSPB is releasing a specially-created track of birdsong to highlight the fact that there are 40 million fewer birds in the UK now than half a century ago. The single is part of the RSPB’s ’ Let Nature Sing’ project and the charity is calling on the public to download and stream the song … Read more
Celebrate birds behaving badly in Gloucestershire
Birdland Park and Gardens will be hosting an event to celebrate all things feathered and fiendish over the half-term holiday week (16th– 24th February). ‘Birds Behaving Badly’ offers a look at the truly disgusting habits of some of the world’s worst – from blood-sucking songbirds and puking penguins to stinking storks and spitting swallows. Keepers … Read more