SongBird Survival

SBS Corvid Research - New Paper Published

Some songbird nests are especially vulnerable to magpie predation Read more
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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?

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100-club winner!

Our August 100 club winner Read more
Defra Responds to General Licence Call for Evidence

Use of general licences for the management of certain wild birds: a call for evidence Read more
Update on General Licences

Three new General Licences announced by Defra Read more
SBS Research in the News

Great to see SBS research printed in the print and online Read more

Fossils of world's largest parrot discovered in New Zealand

Posted 17th August 2019 - Remains rediscovered in laboratory after 11 years in storage Read more
Legal hunting of Eurasian Curlew to go ahead in France

Posted 15th August 2019 - Hunting of red-listed species granted Read more
Country diary: birds with itchy feathers flock together

Posted 10th August 2019 -The hidden benefits for birds of sunbathing! Read more
The decline of British starlings

Posted 8th August 2019 - New tracking equipment aims to identify the reasons for dramatic loss in numbers Read more

Member donated to SBS on behalf of family members

Donation to SBS made in lieu of family gifts Read more
Staffordshire member up with the larks to fundraise for SBS

Dawn Chorus Day provided inspiration for a fundraising opportunity! Read more
Member supports SBS with gift memberships

Gift memberships give twice the benefits - A unique gift which supports SBS at the same time! Read more
Bringing SBS to you - talk at Park Farm, Thorney

SBS roadshows - bringing our work to your part of the country Read more