SongBird Survival

Help Save Our Songbirds by Funding Targeted Research

SongBird Survival is an independent, UK-wide bird charity that funds research into the alarming decline in Britain’s much cherished songbirds.

With your support we hope to draw attention to the plight of our small birds and find solutions to restore their numbers.

TREE SPARROW IS DOWN 96%

LINNET IS DOWN 71%

WILLOW TIT IS DOWN 91%

TREE PIPIT IS DOWN 86%

What is a songbird? What does it like to eat? Where does it like to live?

How can you help birds? Tips and ideas to help your feathered friends

What threatens songbirds? Our research will tell us. Can you help SBS?

Bird themed puzzles, stories, activities and more...

General Licence Update February 2020

Defra reissue general licences for the control of wild birds Read more
SBS continues partnership

Reliable and speedy label service continues to support SBS Read more
SBS Saving more trees!

SBS uses carbon balanced services to help save trees Read more
100-club winner!

Our February 100 club winner Read more

Birds can learn to make food choices by watching videos

Posted 27th February 2020 - Research shows some birds can learn from each other even if they do not belong to the same species. Read more
Endangered birds make a nest in city centre traffic light

Posted 26th February 2020 -Very creative nesting place for endangered mistle thrush! Read more
Verdant verges, the roadside reserves that teem with life

Posted 24th February 2020 - These forgotten piecemeal preserves are home to 45% of our flora Read more
'Birdgirl' Mya-Rose Craig receives Bristol University honorary doctorate

Posted 23rd February 2020 - A teenage birdwatcher has urged students to "tackle the environmental crisis" as she received an honorary doctorate at the age of 17 Read more