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Rare Birds Expected in UK Amid Cold European Weather

1/23/2026

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The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) predicts the UK may see more rare birds in 2026 due to cold weather in Europe.
Bird watchers could spot fieldfare and redwing, which migrate to the UK for winter.
The forecast aligns with the Big Garden Birdwatch, from January 23 to 25, as participants count birds.
Last year, nearly 600,000 people recorded over nine million birds.

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The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) predicts the UK may see more rare birds in 2026 due to cold weather in Europe.
Bird watchers could spot fieldfare and redwing, which migrate to the UK for winter.
The forecast aligns with the Big Garden Birdwatch, from January 23 to 25, as participants count birds.
Last year, nearly 600,000 people recorded over nine million birds.