British birds

One of the most common birds to visit back gardens in the UK – and also one of the most easy to identify – the chaffinch is a colourful and tuneful finch,…

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Animal lovers are being given the chance to cast their votes to pick an iconic national bird

GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER The great spotted woodpecker has striking black and white plumage with large white patch on the shoulder and white barred wings. Males have a bright red patch on the neck and undertail. Underparts white. Announces itself in Spring with drumming on tree trunks. Feeds on insects (in tree trunks) as well as seeds, nuts. Bores its nest in tree trunks. They can be found mainly England and Wales, not Northern Ireland & grow to approx 23 -26 cm in length.

Unlike many countries around the world, the UK doesn’t have an official national bird. Broadcaster and bird enthusiast David Lindo, otherwise known as the Urban Birder, has launched a campaig…

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Animal lovers are being given the chance to cast their votes to pick an iconic national bird

British Garden Birds

Animal lovers are being given the chance to cast their votes to pick an iconic national bird

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