Blog: Birds

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Buff-tailed BumbleBee © Jon Hawkins Surrey Hills Photography

Meadow Melodies

Learn all about the symphony of sounds from our melodious meadows!

Waxwing

Waxwing winters

Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.

Anglo-saxon inspired bird hide

The Herebeorg - A Saxon Saga

Miriam Lawley tells all about the amazing unique bird hide at Skylarks that she designed, the Herebeorg.

Marled White on Pyramidal Orchid

Glorious grasslands

A summer meadow is a beautiful sight, but there’s so much more to it than gently waving grass heads and fabulous flowers.

Redstart ©Richard Steel 2020Vision

The Sound of Starvation

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust member Rob Carlyle puts into perspective the decline of wildlife over the decades, and the importance of taking action for nature.

Buzzard in flight

Birds of prey

Birds of prey are some of the most impressive birds around. Take a look at our guide to some of the more common species you might spot, even in local gardens, parks or town centres!