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The hidden benefits of weeds

Weeds play a crucial role in supporting bird populations and wildlife.

October 23, 2024
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Songbird life cycles: migration

Sofia explores the topic of migration for world migratory bird day.

October 12, 2024
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Songbirds vs the world

Our songbirds fight the battle against a changing world by changing what nest materials they use and even where they nest.

September 25, 2024
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Leave a lasting legacy: give songbirds a future

As part of Remember a Charity Week, we are reflecting on the profound impact that legacies can have. Leaving a gift in your will to SongBird Survival is a powerful way to support our mission.

September 11, 2024
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Moulting and our songbirds

Why our songbirds moult and how you can help them

August 16, 2024
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5 top gardening tips for July and August

SBS top tips to take care of your garden this July and August

July 31, 2024
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84 species

The focus of our scientific research going forward will look at 84 species, join us to discover what is so special about these 84 and what a songbird really is.

July 4, 2024
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Prescribed: Birdsong for your Mental Health

Sofia dives in to the research about the positive effects birdsong has on your mental health and her own thoughts on keeping connected to nature.

June 21, 2024
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Breeding Birds Survey Report 2023 Update

The BTO published the newest data in their 2023 BBS survey, SBS discusses the results and the trends for songbirds.

June 5, 2024
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5 top gardening tips for May and June

SBS top tips to take care of your garden this May and June

May 20, 2024
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Why do the birds sing?

The Dawn Chorus is a wonder of nature but do you know why it exists and how our tiny songbirds can achieve such a grand cacophony?

May 5, 2024
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10 facts about swallows you didn't know

Explore our 10 facts about swallows that might surprise you (and some that won't!).

April 20, 2024
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6 ways to stop your cat hunting birds

Paddy tells us his top 6 ways to stop your cat hunting birds.

April 6, 2024
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Tolerant Guardian, Wildlife Hero

Emma Onyejekwe, a registered veterinary nurse, discusses the mental wellbeing of cats and how we can do right by both cats and wildlife.

April 3, 2024
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Guardians of the sky: BirdsBeSafe collar covers

We get the details on how the scientifically proven BirdsBeSafe collar can protect your birds from cat predation.

March 30, 2024
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Keeping cats purring and birds singing

Jess Williams, regional behaviour officer at Cats Protection, shares her thoughts on puzzle feeding, training and play with cats,

March 27, 2024
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5 top gardening tips for March and April

SBS top tips to take care of your garden this March and April

March 25, 2024
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Get eduCATed – playing with your cat can help save birds’ lives

Sarah Ellis, head of cat mental wellbeing and behaviour at iCatCare shares her thoughts on how playing with your cat can help cats and wildlife.

March 23, 2024
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Good for cats and good for birds: hunting management strategies for making cats happier and wildlife safer

Dr Martina Cecchetti shares her expertise on all things cats, hunting and how to keep wildlife and cats safe.

March 20, 2024
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Meet the team: fave songbirds part 2

Get to know Sue, Lisa and Sofia this month and get the lowdown on their favourite songbirds

February 28, 2024
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Bird feeding

Garden bird feeding; help or hindrance?

February 16, 2024
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Nightingales in Literature

Explore the magical world of literature with Sofia and her take on nightingales.

February 2, 2024
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10 facts about wrens you didn't know

Explore our 10 facts about wrens that might surprise you (and some that won't!).

January 19, 2024
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5 top gardening tips for January and February

SBS top tips to take care of your garden this January and February

January 5, 2024
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Meet the team: fave songbirds part 1

Get to know the team and a bit more about who we are and what our favourite songbirds are.

December 22, 2023
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Robin folklore

Explore the magical world of folklore with our summary of how robins have been represented through mythology and folklore for centuries.

December 8, 2023
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10 facts about robins you didn't know

Explore our 10 facts about robins that might surprise you (and some that won't!).

December 1, 2023
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Why are we so cuckoo about birds?

We take a look at some new research published in Nature Biodiversity which looks at what features in birds humans are most drawn to!

November 22, 2023
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Wild bird populations statistics update

DEFRA shares new statistics on wild bird populations and we give tips on what you can do to improve your local bird populations.

November 9, 2023
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5 top gardening tips for November and December

SBS top tips to take care of your garden this winter.

November 8, 2023
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The early birder catches the sand martin

Ringing a sand martin colony in Yorkshire

October 13, 2023
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My journey into scientific research

Our research and engagement manager talks about how she got a role in scientific research in a multi-part series sharing about her experience in data collection.

October 11, 2023
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Clean feeders, healthy birds

How to clean water baths and feeders to protect our feathered friends

October 3, 2023
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5 top gardening tips for September

SBS top tips for a thriving garden for birds this September.

September 10, 2023
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A bird's eye view

We take a look at the world from a birds point of view, and discuss how birds see in UV and how this may help in their everyday lives.

August 27, 2023
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Just winging it!

We take a look at some new research published by the Max Planck institute which looks at broken wing displays in 52 different bird families, including some songbirds!

August 15, 2023
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New research shows pesticides and fertilisers linked to bird decline

A new study shows pesticides and fertiliser have been linked to European bird decline

May 19, 2023
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Pesticides usage in gardens

Gardens are known to be important for wildlife, including songbirds, and the management practices employed can play an important role.

Birds and pesticides
February 6, 2023
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Winter guide

Hints & tips to help your birds and other garden visitors this winter.

November 10, 2022
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Welcome to the SBS Blog

Hello everyone and welcome to the new and improved SBS blog where we will discuss new and current events in the world of ornithology! 

November 8, 2022
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Climate Change and Songbirds

The impact of climate change is firmly on the global agenda, and we are at a make or break point.

October 29, 2022
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