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Blue Tit Tops Bird Counts in Surrey Contrary to UK National Trend in RSPB Survey
A survey by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds found the blue tit as the most common bird in Surrey, differing from the national trend where the house sparrow led. The study also highlighted declines in greenfinches and song thrushes. The RSPB advised against feeding b…
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RSPB Advises Stopping Bird Feeders in UK Warmer Months to Combat Trichomonosis
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has recommended that households in the UK avoid using garden bird feeders from May 1 to October 31 to reduce the spread of trichomonosis, a parasitic disease affecting wild birds. The guidance follows evidence linking feeder contamina…
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RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 Reports UK Bird Population Trends and Conservation Advice
More than 650,000 people participated in the 2026 Big Garden Birdwatch, counting birds in gardens and local parks across the UK. The survey showed declines in sightings of blackbirds, starlings, woodpigeons, and robins compared to 2025, while blue, great, coal, and long-tailed ti…