Goldfinch
The striking red crown, golden back, and bright yellow wings of the goldfinch make it one of our prettiest garden birds. It happily visits birdtables and feeders across the UK.
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Corn bunting
Like many of our farmland birds, the corn bunting has declined in number in recent years. Spot this streaky brown, thick-billed bird singing from a wire or post - it sounds just like a set of…
Reed bunting
A streaky brown bird, the reed bunting can be found in wetlands, reedbeds and on farmland across the UK. Males sport black heads and a white 'moustache'.
Snow bunting
Only a few pairs of snow bunting breed here, so look out for this striking black-and-white bird in winter around Scotland, the North West and the East coast of England.
Wildlife Advice
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust do not offer the care and rehabilitation of wildlife or any offer any services related to the discovery, reporting or disposal of dead animals. Our advice pages will help you to know what to do and who to contact if you do find one.
Baby birds
Parents will not abandon baby birds because they have been touched by humans. In most cases, a baby bird should be left alone; wildlife rescue organisations take in thousands of baby birds yearly, which while being well-intentioned rescue efforts are often more damaging than helpful. This page will help advise you on whether you should try to help a baby bird, what to do, and who to contact if you come across one.
Wildlife crime
Wildlife crime can take many forms and it can be difficult to know what constitutes a crime. We have detailed examples of wildlife crime and if you believe you may have witnessed any of these, please share this information to assist in bringing offenders to justice.
Caring for birds
Caring for birds
Feed the Birds
Feed the Birds
Wildlife
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Garden Birds
Over recent years, numbers of our once-common garden birds have dropped dramatically in the wake of increased development, intensification of farming, and habitat loss - by up to 71% for some birds.
Learn how you can help and how to identify different birds below.
Learn how you can help and how to identify different birds below.