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Take part in Big Garden Bird Watch (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Watch the birdie to help save our feathered friends

House sparrow.

Fifers urged to sign up for Big Garden Birdwatch 2025

Birds benefit hugely from garden feeders in the winter

How to attract birds to your garden and save money on seed and feeders

Fen raft spider.

Watch: How big are fen raft spiders as species returns to UK

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Wendy Chamberlain meets with RSPB in Bowhouse

Fen Raft Spider on the Dyke networks of the Lower Waveney Valley.

Watch: Rat-sized spiders back in UK - they're big enough to hunt fish

4.5m Cornwall coastal home up for grabs in Omaze prize draw.

Watch: £4.5m Cornwall coastal home up for grabs in Omaze prize draw

It's hoped the ban on sandeel fishing will help the puffin colonies among other species. Pic: Wikimedia

MSP delighted with the decision to ban fishing for sandeel in Scottish waters

Members of the public are encouraged to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch each year. (Pic: RSPB images)

Fifers urged to take part in Big Garden Birdwatch 2024

A swan has started hanging around at Telford Park School, after its mate died. It appears to find comfort in looking at its reflection in the glass panels on the school building

Grieving swan crosses road every day to stare at its own reflection

Hannah Mills of Team Great Britain. Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images

Going Green: Get involved and help make a difference

Colder weather drives many birds to seek refuge in gardens (Photo: Ben Andrew/RSPB)

Three ways to throw garden birds a lifeline during the cold snap

The nightingale is one of the birds which have increased. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Birds are so important to the UK environment

Award winning Fife wildlife artist Derek Robertson (Pic: submitted)

Prestigious award for Fife wildlife artist

Spooky fun for kids this Halloween at RSPB Loch Leven

RSPB unveils Hallowe'en event at Loch Leven

Robin on a magnolia tree. Photo: Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023: How to take part
The RSPB Big Bird Watch 2023 is here - here’s how you can get involved as survey reveals our feathered friends prove beneficial to mental health
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Pic: Ben Andrew

Fife helps to improve fortunes of one of Scotland’s fastest declining birds

Grouse chicks face being shot on the 'Glorious Twelfth' of August

Halt bird flu by banning release of game birds for shooters

First News: Joy for Jays!

First News: Space to nest

RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch returns this month: here's how to take part

These are the animals that hibernate in the UK in winter - and why they do it

Hundreds of protected birds of prey killed by criminals in the UK, RSPB says

Invite in the wildlife and make your garden an even better place to be

Attract the birds and the bees to your garden with these RSPB tips

Have you ever wondered why birds sing in the morning? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s why birds sing early in the morning - and the dawn chorus explained

A great white egret at Riverside Park, Glenrothes

Rare bird spotted at Fife park
Santa Claus wasn’t the only recent visitor to Glenrothes as an even rarer guest flew into town.
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Pic: RSPB

Most popular birds in Fife gardens revealed

Leo with son Oren in his studio. Pics by Fife Photo Agency

Burntisland artist's work is helping wildlife charities and youngsters

The RRSPB Big Garden Birdwatch takes place from January 27-29. Photo: Ben Hall

Count the birds that are counting on you

QUIZ: The big bird count - how many can you spot in your garden?

The reserve appeals to all ages.

Time flies at RSPB reserve

The birds are terrorising residents (Pic: Neil Hanna)

Fife pensioners in a flap over close encounters of the seagull kind

The event has revealed an explosion in the number of recorded sightings of waxwings. Pic: Andy Hay (rspb-images.com).

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch results

Protecing red squirrels is one of the projects recognised by the awards. Pic: Mark Hamblin/RSPB Images

Entries now open for annual RSPB awards

The house sparrow is one of the most frequently spotted birds.

Keeping an eye on our garden birds in Fife

Children taking part in the 2015 Big Wild Sleepout

Go wild and spend a night under canvas at Loch Leven

House sparrows remain the number one bird in Fife gardens, according to the results of the 2016 Big Garden Birdwatch. (Ray Kennedy, RSPB-images.com)

House sparrows remain Fife's most common garden visitors

Keep your birdbox simple. Picture: David Tipling

Keep nest boxes simple, not stylish, says RSPB Scotland