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RBA Birdnews on Twitter
You can now receive the RBA birdnews direct to your Twitter feed. From breaking megas, the latest rarity and scarcity updates and all your local news, it’s all there. It works on any device on which you can view Twitter, including many devices for which there are no dedicated birdnews apps such as Windows and Blackberry.

The birdnews feeds
We have 11 different news feeds covering Britain and Ireland. Western Palearctic. Please don't submit follow requests for the feeds until you have emailed us (details below) and have had a reply.
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Latest article
IUCN confirms the loss of a once-widespread Western Palearctic wader after three decades without a verified record. More here >
A large analysis of commercial birding trips in Costa Rica, finds companies balance novelty with deliverability - favouring colourful, range-restricted tropical species that clients are likely to see. More here >
A new study has shown that desert-born birds roam far and face greater risks, while Mediterranean birds stay closer to home. More here >