Have you seen this bird?

Once a regular and pretty widespread breeding bird in the UK, it’s thought that this bird no longer breeds here. But what is it? Find out here.

The Wryneck is a member of the woodpecker family and while they may no longer breed in the UK, this is an ideal time to see them here on migration, particularly along the eastern and southern coast of England. So keep a look out for this beautifully camouflaged sparrow sized bird, especially in grassy habitat, where it searches for ants. Not an easy bird to see…so good luck!

The Wryneck has the ability to turn its head and neck through almost 360deg, its name driving from “Writhe Neck”

The terns will be back soon! But which species will show up first? Find out here!

Usually, Sandwich terns are the first of our terns to show up in the Spring. They tend to arrive late March and although, like most of our Sterna terns, they are mainly coastal birds, they will pass over the country and can turn up at inland sites during this period.

Look out for these large black billed (with yellow tip) birds. Their calls are loud and distinctive.

Have you put up a nest box in your garden?

A purple heron gathering nesting materials in Donana National Park, Spain.

If you you would like to help our birds during the breeding season, it’s not too late to put up a nest box in your garden. The RSPB do a great line of ready-made nest boxes or you could even make your own. Search ‘how to make a nest box’ on the Internet, you and you’ll find lots of simple plans.

Here’s a useful link: Click here