The swift has been named the RSPB's first-ever 'Bird of the Year'. The species topped a seven-week tournament-style public vote on Instagram, created by the wildlife charity to spotlight eight of the ...

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As the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch approaches, many nature enthusiasts are preparing to participate in the world's largest garden wildlife survey. Hundreds of thousands are set to record garden ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Squirrel-proofing your bird feeders is not always easy (Alamy/PA) As the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch approaches, many ...