Mediterranean gull

Seagulls have been branded a seaside menace for snatching chips and terrifying pets, creating noise and mess. But are they being unfairly demonised?

The white-tailed eagle, the UK’s largest bird of prey, was brought back from extinction – and it all started with an ambitious project on a mountainous Scottish island, half a century ago...

The sight of these sensational aerodynamic birds in flight brings much joy. Here’s how to help these summertime visitors

The marsh harrier, with its effortlessly slow and floating signature manoeuvre, is so enjoying its UK comeback that it now stays with us all year round

Now the crowds have gone, Karen Youngs heads to the beach to enjoy the antics of some recent arrivals

Curlews need all the help they can get ...