The Place For Birds

Short eared owl

Valentine's Gifts For Bird Lovers

If the person you care about cares about birds, we have a fantastic selection of Valentine’s gifts that they’re sure to cherish and are far more thoughtful than the usual box of chocolates or bunch of flowers.

Show them how much you appreciate them with a gift that reflects their love for nature and their feathered friends.

A Bird Friendly Garden

Transfrom your garden into a mini “wildlife reserve” to attract a variety of bird species who will visit to eat, drink, bathe, and nest.

Hedgehog
How To Attract Hedgehogs To Your Garden
Blackbird
How To Attract Thrushes To Your Garden
Wood Pigeon Bird Bath
How To Clean A Bird Bath

Birds To Spot This Winter

Fieldfare

As the days get shorter and cooler, summer migrants will depart our shores, and resident birds will be joined by winter visitors from the far north and east.

They come for the mild climate and abundance of food, before returning to their breeding grounds in spring. Our wetlands in particular become alive again as we welcome back ducks, geese, swans, and wading birds.

When the temperature drops, gardens may attract some typical country birds who come in search of food and shelter. And some garden favourites like tits, robins, blackbirds, and starlings may be visitors from Eastern Europe rather than resident birds.

British Bird Identifier

Seen a bird and not sure what it is?

Try our interactive bird identifier to help you identify the birds you’ve seen

Simply search by size, colour, and other identifying features and we’ll do the hard work for you!

British Bird Identification Guides

Over 250 detailed identification guides to British birds including garden birds, birds of prey, farmland birds, seabirds, and waterfowl

Cormorant
Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Little Grebe
Little Grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollis
Collared Dove
Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaocto

Bird Watching Binoculars

Bird Watching Binoculars

A good pair of binoculars is one of the most essential tools for bird watching. However, with so many different models available, choosing the right pair can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to bird watching.

Our guides are here to help you find the perfect binoculars to suit your needs and provide tips on how to use them effectively.

You’ll also find our top recommendations for bird watching binoculars, including options for children, beginners, and experienced birders, along with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.