In most cases, a baby bird should be left alone; wildlife rescue organisations take in thousands of baby birds yearly, which while being well-intentioned rescue efforts are often more damaging than helpful. This page will help guide you on whether you should try to help a baby bird, what to do and who to contact if you come across one. Durham Wildlife Trust do not offer a general service for care and rehabilitation of wildlife, although some individual Trusts may offer local services. Before intervening, ask yourself the following questions:

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The UK is home to a variety of birds of prey - predatory birds equipped with sharp talons and hooked bills. This page will help you identify common birds of prey as well as some rarer species.

Can you spot Britain's top ten garden birds in your garden? Find out how to identify common garden birds and how you can attract birds to your garden.

During the cold and often snowy months, our feathered friends brighten up our gardens and parks. Our Wild@Home activity pack will teach you all about birds in winter.

The Living Uplands project was founded to focus attention on the sixth most endangered bird in the UK, the Black Grouse.