Birds

Barn Owl Trust

Barn owl facts, info on nest boxes, habitats and care and kids section includes lesson plans, games and worksheets.

Bird Guides

Report sightings, browse thousands of articles, free newsletter, search images, etc.

Birding UK & Ireland

UK and Ireland Bird Community – Facebook page.

Birdlife International

Global partnership of conservation organisations aiming to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, with over 120 partner organisations.

Bird Observatories Council

Co-ordinates and promotes the work of observatories monitoring bird populations and migration.

Birdwatch magazine

“The home of birding”. Magazine with tons of articles online including ID-ing & conservation.

British Ornithologists’ Union BOU

Charity offering research, grants, publications and events.

British Trust for Ornithology BTO

Combining professional & citizen science – using evidence of change in wildlife populations, particularly birds, to inform the public, opinion-formers & environmental policy- and decision-makers.

British Waterfowl Association

An association of enthusiasts interested in keeping, breeding and conserving all kinds of waterfowl – wildfowl, domestic ducks and geese.

First Nature: Welcome to the Aviary

An illustrated guide to more than 80 of Britain’s wild birds of mountains, lowlands, rivers, lakes and shores.

Hawk & Owl Trust

National charity dedicated to conserving owls and other birds of prey in the wild, and increasing knowledge and understanding of them.

Hawk Conservancy Trust

Charity and visitor centre (in Hampshire) working in the fields of conservation, education, rehabilitation and research into birds of prey.

Raptor Rescue

What to do if you find a sick or injured bird of prey.

RSPB

The UK’s largest nature conservation charity; conserving wildlife and restoring & protecting its natural habitats, through research and practical projects. Bird guides, ID help and more.

Songbird Survival

Charity researching the decline of Britain’s songbirds (with gorgeous recordings of bird songs).

WWT Wildfowl & Wetland Trust

Conservation charity that protects, repairs and creates wetlands for people and wildlife, with 9 centres across the UK.

Wildsong

"sound perspectives on the natural world". Delightful site of field recordings of birdsong & natural places.