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

Going Green: Birds are so important to the UK environment

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

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023: How to take part

Big Garden Birdwatch Family Day at RSPB Bempton Clif in East Yorkshire

How to take part in this year's BIg Garden Birdwatch

First News: Joy for Jays!

Birds can nest in all manner of places, says the RSPB (photo: Kevin Simmonds (rspb-images.com))

RSPB reveals how helping birds to breed is easier than you may think

Celebrating 100 years of Backhouse Park

Celebrating 100 years of Sunderland's Backhouse Park

First News: Space to nest

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

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch returns this month (Credit: rspb-images.com)

Here's how to join the Big Garden Birdwatch 2022

Swan with her cygnet in Roker Park.

RSPB give advice after nesting swans in Roker Park become parents

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

One the dolphins jumps out of the water. Picture: Beth Mitchell.

Pod of dolphins spotted off Roker Pier

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

Dolphins at Roker on Bank Holiday Monday, May 25 - pictures by Donna Louise Hodgson, left, and Ian Maggiore, right.

Dolphins spotted enjoying bank holiday sunshine near Roker Pier
As families basked in the glorious sunshine at the Sunderland coast on Bank Holiday Monday, some were lucky enough to spot some visitors to the city out on the water.

A trio of starlings in song. Picture: Adrian Thomas.

How to get to grips with birdsong for International Dawn Chorus Day

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