Corncrake slowly edging back from near-extinction in Switzerland

After coming close to extinction in Switzerland in the 1990s, the Corncrake recorded 17 successful broods in 2025 following three decades of targeted conservation work. More here >

Spring songbirds may help pollinate UK trees

Research at Wicken Fen found pollen on 89% of sampled birds, with Blue Tits, Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs among species helping some spring-flowering trees set fruit. More here >