Among the riparian birds to grace Hampshire’s rivers and wetlands is the dipper, a plump, short-tailed songbird with an extraordinary talent for underwater hunting.

Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.

The electric flash of blue as a kingfisher whizzes past can cause a stir at any time of year but, as the colours fade in autumn, these birds become even more visible. Look out for them watching…

Identifying five of our iconic birds of prey

Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds

Swallows, swifts and martins are true summertime species here in Britain. Arriving a little later than most of the warblers and departing as summer begins to fade (or earlier in the case of swifts…

One of the most iconic sounds of spring is the call of the male cuckoo, the two notes heralding the changing seasons.

Tom Hibbert, birdwatcher and content officer for The Wildlife Trusts, takes a closer look at one of the UK’s most familiar birds.

Clive Chatters, the author of a new book on Britain’s heaths, explains what to look out for, now spring has sprung on our heaths.

We take you through some of the techniques and findings from our overwintering bird surveys