That’s because spring is when most birds turn to family obligations—they mate, build nests, lay eggs and raise young. Why do birds sing so much during this time, though? Why Do Birds Sing? Singing is ...

We’re excited to check it out. Now is the time to head outdoors and watch the birds, says the GWCT, as it the latest edition of the Big Farmland Bird Count is underway. Launched last week by Adam ...

As soon as they have reared a brood a lot of birds stop singing, so the full chorus that International Dawn Chorus Day is timed for will not be around for long. A coot at dawn at Ham Wall (photo ...

Themes: The Big Schools Birdwatch; International Dawn Chorus Day; nature; the wonder of creation; looking after birds and our world in general. Pupils Sonia and Lamek find out how to help birds ...

Even though some birds’ calls exceed 70 decibels — the same volume as a vacuum cleaner — a dawn chorus is a soothing sound, not a jarring one. “We’ve evolved as a species in these ...

Bird enthusiasts are being invited to join a special guided walk to witness the enchanting dawn chorus, one of the earliest ...

At your nearest RSPB nature reserve, step into a world that’s alive with colour, movement and song. Set your alarm for the ...

So, to get you started, here’s our pick of the best RSPB nature reserves near Cambridgeshire... Head to The Lodge in Sandy to ...