Rare breeding bird report confirms a new species breeding for the UK

A rare species, the Blyth's Reed Warbler, has bred in the UK for the first time, according to the latest report from the Rare Breeding Birds Panel (RBBP), the independent body that monitors the country's rarest breeding birds. More here >

Weekly birding round-up: 23 - 29 Oct

A Nutcracker in Norfolk fulfilled predictions, with headlines also including a superb Dusky Thrush and two remaining eastern gems. Jon Dunn reports. More here >