This new blog, transferred from the Bird Friendly London Facebook page, will present some basic ID tips for some of the birds one might...

Citizen science observations made during annual Christmas Bird Counts allow researchers to determine bird population trends and range...

These four birders along London's Thames River were participating in the Christmas Bird Count. Their birding observations, when compiled...

All seven of the London-area woodpeckers are interesting, but the Pileated Woodpecker is the easiest to identify. It is by far the...

Written by Paul Nicholson and Brendon Samuels On the coldest fall and winter days, there will still be lots of “virtual birding” options...

Vultures are some of the birds with a strong association with Hallowe’en. Their diet of carrion is part of the reason. Photo by Paul...

Redpolls are members of the finch family. Since birch and alder seed crops to the north of us are good, it’s unlikely that we will have...

This White-breasted Nuthatch is caching seeds in the crevices of tree bark for a future meal. Other birds in the London area that cache...

Brown Creepers can be seen across the London area from fall to spring. They are a common bird but at times can be difficult to see...

Rough-legged Hawks are among the birds that return to the London area in mid-fall. Watch for them hunting over the fields just outside of...

In mid-September, a lot of London bird watchers were eager to see the Swallow-tailed Kite that had been spotted a little south-east of...

It makes sense to give thought to birds’ fall and winter needs when readying your gardens for the coming seasons. Dark-eyed Juncos and...

Black-throated Blue Warblers are among the migrants that are flying through London in September. The plumage of the males of this species...

This thrush met its end when it crashed into a window, mistaking the reflection of trees for real habitat. Our birds face many threats...

Nature London’s Guide to the Natural Areas of London and Region is a tremendous resource for local birders. The sixth edition of the book...

Included in any basic code of bird watching ethics is a respect of the rights of landowners. Don’t enter private property without the...

Sketching birds can enhance your understanding of their shape and field marks. When a rudimentary sketch of a Grasshopper Sparrow is...

While in mid-summer it might seem to some that birds just migrated north to their breeding territories, the southbound parade of migrants...

Bird-Friendly London is excited to announce the launch of our blog! Our blog will be a mosaic of contributions from local birders,...