Not all the ducks that visit our coastline are the same: some travel 1000s of miles to spend the winter here, while others are here year around.
Here’s our guide to some of the species of ducks you’ll see and hear along the Solent.
Ryde is a hugely popular beach, and with its golden sands and stunning sea views across the Solent, it’s easy to see why. In this blog, Ranger Charlotte explains why Ryde is so special, and highlights some of the birds that you may see over the winter months.
It’s the RSPB’s annual birdwatch 26-28 January. Will you be taking part?
Find out how our Partnership Manager, Anna Parry, got on last year.
The Solent is a well-loved stretch of coast enjoyed by many of us every year, and inspiring us every day. Here’s some tips for getting even more out of your wildlife-friendly coastal walks.
With numbers peaking in the colder months, it’s our best chance to see – and hear – many of the thousands of birds who find a haven here during colder weather.
Taking photos of wildlife and wild places can help us gain a deeper appreciation of the natural world, but the welfare of wildlife must come first. Here is Ranger Charlotte’s guide to wildlife friendly photography.
We’re unveiling an updated logo for the start of 2024. Find out more about its inspiration.
You may be familiar with “The Twelve Days of Christmas” carol which refers to several different birds: Ranger Charlotte has adapted 6 parts of this song to celebrate some classic Solent sights and sounds.
Thanks to everyone who took part in this year’s Great Coastal Birdwatch last month. More than 100 different bird species were spotted including 18 species that are red-listed for conservation concern.
Our rangers tell us their favourite places to go birdwatching on the New Forest coastline.
We’re lucky to have a wealth of wildlife along the Solent coastline. Here’s some of the birds you’re most likely to see if you’re out on the coast – and how to tell them apart.
As the Solent’s wintering birds arrive around our shores, we’ll be sharing a series of blogs to help you identify them. This blog features our medium-sized waders.
This year’s Great Coastal Birdwatch kicks off on Saturday 14 October and we’re asking everyone who lives near our beautiful coastline to take part.
Ranger Natalie tell us about her two favourite birdwatching destinations and how to enjoy them sensitively.
Get to know the Bird Aware team at the start of their busy winter season. Come and say hello if you see us out and about on the coast.
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisper, an exciting phenomenon takes place along the Solent coast as migratory coastal birds arrive, finding refuge here for the colder winter months.
As the Solent’s migratory birds return along our shores for the winter, we’ll be sharing a series of blogs to help you identify them, starting with our small waders.
In this feature, we’re focusing of four of the black feathered members of the crow family that you’ll see around the Solent coastline and how to tell them apart.
