The song of our songbirds is falling silent. 58% of UK annual breeding species are at risk. Our report, UK songbirds: threats and solutions, is a vital first step in understanding what’s driving these declines and how we can begin to reverse them: songbirdsos.org/TandS

This week’s #PhotoFriday is of a stonechat, thanks to Stephen Brooks. Stonechats are often found in heathland and scrubby areas, often perched high on gorse and heather in moorland areas. Whilst not currently in decline, they are not a common sight. #songbirds #weekend #nature

The winner of our September Photo of the Month is Anna Gazeley who shared this picture of a swallow, taken in Coton, Cambridgeshire, getting ready for its long migration journey. #POTM #swallow #songbirds #migration #journey

UK #songbirds: threats and solutions series starts with one of the most pressing global biodiversity challenges - #climatechange. Unpredictable seasons cause food-finding struggles for parents & push species north. Report: songbirdsos.org/TandS

The DEFRA annual national report on wild bird populations has recently been published. So, what do the results show for our songbirds? Read more about it in our latest blog songbird-survival.org.uk/post/defra-rep…

This week’s #PhotoFriday is a gorgeous reminder of sunny days - a long-tailed tit taken by Debbie Cummins in Oxfordshire. Hope the weekend isn’t too stormy. #songbirds #stormAmy

Have you managed to take a great photo of a songbird recently? Send it to us for our October Photo of the Month competition. Email photo to [email protected] Previous winners on our website: songbirdsos.org/POTM #photoofthemonth #wildlifephoto #birds

Our focus on protecting songbirds driven by your top priorities from recent survey, with science as foundation: 1. Education (Research-based tips) 2. Awareness (Latest decline findings) 3. Campaigning (Evidence-backed advocacy) Funding our research helps ensures songbirds' future

From pesticides and toxic gases to artificial light and microplastics, few places on Earth are spared from the effects of pollution. Find out more about the impact on songbirds - download the UK songbirds: threats & solutions report: songbirdsos.org/TandS

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, read our latest blog on the benefits of the calming sound of birdsong to restore us and bring long-term improvements in mental wellbeing songbirdsos.org/blog #songbird #mentalhealth #birdsong

Our #PhotoFriday this week is one of our later summer visitors, now probably getting ready to head off to warmer climes for the winter months – a spotted flycatcher, shared by one of our trustees, Keith Cowieson. #songbird #migration #flycatcher

It's World Migratory Bird Day. Birds face many tough challenges on their journeys: unpredictable weather, natural predators, & increasing habitat loss. We can all do our bit to help them survive the winter. Take small daily actions to provide food, water & shelter.

Save the date – 2-9 December 2025. The Big Give Christmas Challenge is coming. For one week only your donations will be doubled in support of our Action for Songbirds Fund. songbirdsos.org/doublemydonati…

There's still time to send in your songbird pic to us for our October Photo of the Month & it could be chosen to appear on our website and socials! Email your photos to [email protected] to enter.

This week’s #PhotoFriday is one of our favourite ‘little brown jobbies’ - the lovely dunnock taken in north Devon by Stephen Brooks (Westcountry Photos) The dunnock is a shy bird, likely to fly off to find shelter if disturbed. #songbirds #weekend #naturephoto

UK pet owners: do you use flea/tick spot-on treatments? Our research found high levels of these chemicals in blue/great tit nests, linked to chick deaths. The VMD/Defra is doing a survey to create safer guidance. ⏱️ 10-15 mins✅ Anonymous🔗Take the survey: songbirdsos.org/VMDsurvey

Is your bird feeder a disease hotspot? Diseases like trichomonosis are rising. The risk increases when large numbers of birds gather around feeders. Keep garden birds safe by cleaning feeders & bird baths regularly. Download the Threats report: songbirdsos.org/TandS

Our #PhotoFriday this week is a frequent garden visitor to many of us - a great tit - sent into us by Ric Williamson. Have you spotted this familiar bird coming into your gardens recently? #songbirds #gardensforbirds

The RHS #ChelseaFlowerShow 2025 SongBird Survival Garden is a thriving community hub for nature, wellbeing, and birdsong. Watch Episode 2 of the PGB [link] film to see how it's settled in as part of the Neighbourhood Network’s community space in Hull. youtu.be/eZjNDep8HNg

The issue of predation in relation to songbirds is complex and unresolved with songbirds facing many predators. Download the report on the main threats our songbirds are facing to learn more: songbirdsos.org/TandS