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Here you will find a wide range of birding related articles from various organisations, conservation bodies as well as individual accounts of rare bird finds and other interesting articles.
 
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Weekly birding round-up: 24 - 30 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2025)
 
 
Ladakh: The Land of Two Ghosts - Snow Leopard and Pallas's Cat   (Event)
Join Dick Filby and experience life above 4,000 metres in the remote mountains of northern India - a realm of Snow Leopards, Pallas's Cats, Lammergeiers, and endless blue skies. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2025)
 
 
Mapping the Danger Zones to Protect Brazil's Endangered Lear's Macaws Electrocution   (Research)
Researchers develop a cost-effective mapping tool to pinpoint high-risk power line areas for endangered species conservation. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2025)
 
 
Teamwork Between Bats and Hummingbirds Keeps Mountain Flowers Reproducing   (Research)
Brazilian researchers discover that both bats and hummingbirds pollinate the same high-altitude plant, ensuring its survival across changing seasons and conditions. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2025)
 
 
Lapwing eggs only rarely taken by badgers, new data shows   (Research)
Badgers are often blamed when wader nests fail on British farmland, but new evidence suggests their role may be far smaller than assumed. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2025)
 
 
Honey Buzzards Take Years to Find Home Again - and Even Longer to Breed   (Research)
New GPS tracking study reveals that young European Honey Buzzards may wander for half a decade before returning to breed near their natal forests. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2025)
 
 
Reed Warblers Use the Setting Sun as Their Migratory Clock   (Research)
New experiments show that altering daylength delays migratory restlessness and changes fuelling behaviour in young birds heading for Africa. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2025)
 
 
Snow Buntings Keep to a 24-Hour Rhythm - Even Beneath the Midnight Sun   (Research)
New research shows Arctic songbirds stick to daily activity cycles all year round, yet show striking flexibility in when they migrate. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2025)
 
 
Europe's Insect-Eating Birds Reveal a Hidden Crisis in the Food Chain   (Research)
New research shows that beetles and grasshoppers underpin bird diets – and their decline could spell disaster for species already in trouble. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2025)
 
 
Wild claim about eagles eating ponies triggers calls for lethal action   (News)
How one headline on White-tailed Eagle predation turned into an inevitable call to "shoot eagles". More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 16 - 23 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by:  (24 Oct 2025)
 
 
Non-native moths on the rise - with no sign of slowing   (News)
Over 100 moth species have become established in Britain since 1900 - and the trend continues upward, say scientists from Butterfly Conservation. More here >
Written by:  (24 Oct 2025)
 
 
Global Birdfair Funds New Effort to Protect the Antipodean Albatross   (Conservation News)
BirdLife International welcomes $140,000 donation to combat longline fishing deaths and safeguard the species' future. More here >
Written by:  (24 Oct 2025)
 
 
Finders-in-the-Field: Eyebrowed Thrush, Isles of Scilly   (Finders account)
Neil Davies recounts a once-in-a-lifetime moment for his birding crew on St Mary's . More here >
Written by:  (24 Oct 2025)
 
 
Tropical Birds Show Repeated, Irreversible Evolution of Ant-Following   (Research)
New research shows that dozens of Neotropical bird lineages have independently evolved to follow army ants — and almost never turn back. More here >
Written by:  (23 Oct 2025)
 
 
Cats Kill an Estimated 60 Million Birds in Canada Each Year   (Research)
New national study revises the estimated toll from outdoor cats to around 60 million birds annually – a sharp drop from 2013 figures, but still a major conservation concern. More here >
Written by:  (23 Oct 2025)
 
 
Desert Birds Thrive Near Orchards but Struggle Near People   (Research)
Expanding villages offer water and food to desert birds but also stress, predators, and disturbance, turning apparent oases into dangerous traps. More here >
Written by:  (22 Oct 2025)
 
 
Puffins Change Parenting Roles During Heatwaves   (Research)
Webcam study reveals how Atlantic Puffins in Maine change behaviour during marine heatwaves to help chicks survive. More here >
Written by:  (22 Oct 2025)
 
 
When Cities Bleach the Birds   (Research)
In the parks and streets of Paris, Great and Blue Tits are quietly evolving in order to survive the pressures of urban life. More here >
Written by:  (21 Oct 2025)
 
 
Drought in the Tropics Alters American Redstart Migration   (Research)
A long-term study reveals that rainfall in tropical forests has quietly redrawn the migratory routes of this striking warbler. More here >
Written by:  (21 Oct 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 10 - 16 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by:  (17 Oct 2025)
 
 
North West Bird Watching Festival Takes Flight This Weekend   (Event)
Thousands of Pink-footed Geese, expert talks and family-friendly events await as Martin Mere's flagship autumn festival opens tomorrow, 18th October. More here >
Written by:  (17 Oct 2025)
 
 
Global Bird Declines Deepen in New IUCN Assessment   (Conservation News)
More than 60% of the world's bird species are now in decline, with habitat loss and climate change driving an accelerating crisis. More here >
Written by:  (17 Oct 2025)
 
 
Government U-Turn on Swift Brick Support Sparks Outcry   (News)
Housing Secretary Steve Reed criticised for reversing position on bird-friendly bricks once hailed as vital for urban swifts. More here >
Written by:  (17 Oct 2025)
 
 
Scientists Record Bat Killing Robin in Flight   (Research)
New study confirms that Greater Noctule Bats intercept and eat migrating songbirds in mid-flight. More here >
Written by:  (17 Oct 2025)
 
 
Spotted Flycatchers Begin to Abandon Africa for Mediterranean Winters   (Research)
New research shows that Europe's milder winters are reshaping the migration strategy of the long-distance migrant. More here >
Written by:  (17 Oct 2025)
 
 
Slender-billed Curlew Declared Extinct   (Conservation News)
IUCN confirms the loss of a once-widespread Western Palearctic wader after three decades without a verified record. More here >
Written by:  (15 Oct 2025)
 
 
The Formula Behind Birding Itineraries   (Research)
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 >
Written by:  (15 Oct 2025)
 
 
Bonelli's Eagles' Movements Shaped by Their Birthplace   (Research)
A new study has shown that desert-born birds roam far and face greater risks, while Mediterranean birds stay closer to home. More here >
Written by:  (15 Oct 2025)
 
 
Climate Change Delays Spring Arrivals at Spurn   (Research)
Long-term monitoring at one of Britain's best-known migration hotspots shows that warmer, wetter springs are delaying arrivals - and changing the rhythm of migration itself. More here >
Written by:  (15 Oct 2025)
 
 
Conservation Pays Off for England's Smallest Seabird   (Conservation News)
RSPB projects and local volunteers deliver the strongest breeding results for Little Terns in over half a century. More here >
Written by:  (15 Oct 2025)
 
 
Finders-in-the-Field: Harlequin Ducks in Co.Donegal, an Irish first   (Finders account)
Robert Vaughan and two friends headed to Tory Island for an autumn bird-finding trip and end up landing on a fall of Red-eyed Vireos and Ireland's first and second Harlequin Ducks. More here >
Written by:  (10 Oct 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 3 - 9 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back on a quite stellar week around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by:  (10 Oct 2025)
 
 
Just one week left! The North West Bird Watching Festival returns   (Event)
WWT Martin Mere is set for a standout weekend of talks, wildlife and autumn spectacle - still time to pre-book and save 10%. More here >
Written by:  (10 Oct 2025)
 
 
Nineteen Pine Martens Set Free on Exmoor   (Conservation News)
First 19 animals released after seven years of planning in the Two Moors Pine Marten Project. More here >
Written by:  (10 Oct 2025)
 
 
Why bowerbirds build bowers: controlling the show, not just decorating the stage   (Research)
A new synthesis argues bowers evolved to shape what females see and hear-turning courtship into a sensory 'theatre' rather than a brute-force beauty contest. More here >
Written by:  (10 Oct 2025)
 
 
Babblers, by the numbers: colour metrics tidy up a muddled subspecies map   (Research)
Chestnut-winged Babbler complex reshaped: Bangka-Belitung form revived, Banyak Islands name sunk, and Borneo's boundary pushed south. More here >
Written by:  (10 Oct 2025)
 
 
Dormice don't 'happen' upon bird nests - they go looking   (Research)
Nine breeding seasons of individual tracking show Edible Dormice repeatedly visit nest cavities at night and most encounters end in predation. More here >
Written by:  (10 Oct 2025)
 
 
New Light on an Old Traveller   (Research)
Great Reed Warblers breeding in Kazakhstan follow a unique, curved migration route to East Africa - and make a remarkable two-step journey home each spring, More here >
Written by:  (10 Oct 2025)
 
 
Why Aren't We Using Bird-Safe Glass?   (Research)
Decades of research show that simple design choices can prevent millions of bird deaths each year - yet most buildings remain deadly. More here >
Written by:  (10 Oct 2025)
 
 
Why Puffins Get the Love and Storm-Petrels Don't   (Research)
New research finds communities respond far more warmly to Atlantic Puffins than Leach-s Storm-Petrels - with real consequences for light-induced strandings and volunteer rescue. More here >
Written by:  (10 Oct 2025)
 
 
Sparrowhawk killed with banned poison in Aberdeenshire   (Wildlife crime)
Police Scotland have issued the following appeal for information after a Sparrowhawk was poisoned in Aberdeenshire. More here >
Written by:  (10 Oct 2025)
 
 
'Rocket Bird' Thrills Birders in East Yorkshire   (News)
The White-throated Needletail - famed for its speed and rarity - has been recorded on the British mainland for the first time since 1991. More here >
Written by:  (09 Oct 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 26 Sept - 2 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn is back with his weekly look-back at the weeks best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2025)
 
 
Thousands of Pink-footed Geese Return to Martin Mere Ahead of Festival   (News)
Just under 9,000 geese arrive from Iceland as Martin Mere prepares to host October’s North West Bird Watching Festival. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2025)
 
 
High-Speed Trains Pose Hidden Threat to Spain's Birds   (Research)
Three decades of monitoring in Høstemark Forest reveal climate-driven shifts and biodiversity loss even in undisturbed woodlands. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2025)
 
 
Bird Populations in Pristine Danish Forest Decline Despite Stable Habitat   (Research)
Three decades of monitoring in Hostemark Forest reveal climate-driven shifts and biodiversity loss even in undisturbed woodlands. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2025)
 
 
Great Tits Show Strong Winter Loyalty to Roost Sites   (Research)
Research finds older birds and early-season settlers more likely to return to the same nest boxes within and across winters. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2025)
 
 
Lesser Yellowlegs Split Their Time Between Coast and Inland Wetlands in Atlantic Canada   (Research)
New research shows that staging shorebirds forage along the coast but rely on inland sites to rest, underlining the need for diverse habitats. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2025)
 
 
Use 'googly eyes' to stop gulls stealing your chips, says NatureScot   (News)
MSPs told of 'googly eyes' and arm-waving suggestions, but ministers stress focus on workable deterrents and gull conservation. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2025)
 
 
Using Social Media to Map Peregrine and Lanner Falcons in South Africa   (Research)
Study finds citizen science posts provide valuable insights into falcon distribution, diet and behaviour in South Africa. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2025)
 
 
Age of Alpine Swift Parents Influences Chicks Before and After Fledging   (Research)
Long-term research on Alpine Swifts shows that the age of mothers and fathers at conception influences offspring health, survival and even lifespan. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2025)
 
 
Manx Shearwater Breeding Confirmed on Rathlin Island   (Conservation News)
After decades of absence, the nocturnal calls of shearwaters once more echo from burrows on Northern Ireland's seabird island. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2025)
 
 
Two Scottish Golden Eagles 'Disappear' in Suspicious Circumstances   (Wildlife crime)
Police Scotland appeal for information after satellite-tagged eagle and his mate disappear, sparking fears of foul play. More here >
Written by:  (02 Oct 2025)
 
 
Band of Brothers: Birding at the Edge of Britain   (Personal Account)
On a gruelling adventure that tested stamina and spirit, Mike Edgecombe charts the rewards of searching for rare seabirds on the edge of the continental shelf southwest of the Isles of Scilly. More here >
Written by:  (02 Oct 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 19 - 25 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn is back with his weekly look-back at the weeks best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by:  (26 Sep 2025)
 
 
North West Bird Watching Festival: A Weekend of Wild Adventures   (Event)
From guided walks to canoe safaris and ringing demos, Martin Mere’s festival weekend is packed with ways to get closer to wetland wildlife. More here >
Written by:  (25 Sep 2025)
 
 
Red Kite Poisoned in Perthshire Prompts Police Investigation   (Wildlife crime)
Police Scotland confirm bird of prey was killed with banned pesticide and toxic rodenticide near Braco . More here >
Written by:  (25 Sep 2025)
 
 
Red Squirrels Threatened by Development in Mid-Wales   (Conservation News)
One of Wales' last natural red squirrel populations faces peril as woodland is cleared for proposed energy park. More here >
Written by:  (25 Sep 2025)
 
 
New Wind-Farm Distance Guidelines Proposed to Protect the Cinereous Vulture   (Conservation News)
Researchers urge buffer zones of up to 21 km around nests to reduce collision risk in Portugal. More here >
Written by:  (25 Sep 2025)
 
 
Two Cinereous Vultures Electrocuted on Power Lines in Portugal   (Conservation News)
The latest deaths come as a stark reminder of infrastructure risks as conservationists rush to retrofit deadly lines. More here >
Written by:  (25 Sep 2025)
 
 
Mass Culling of Cormorants Will Not Save Fish, Warns BirdLife International   (Conservation News)
Calls from EU Member States to reclassify the Great Cormorant as huntable are misguided, with BirdLife stressing that culls will fail to restore fish stocks. More here >
Written by:  (25 Sep 2025)
 
 
Robins Fear the Night: How Nocturnal Predators Shape Stopover Strategies   (Research)
New research shows that European Robins respond strongly to owl threats but remain indifferent to hawks, altering fuelling and migration timing during stopovers. More here >
Written by:  (25 Sep 2025)
 
 
Land Cover Limits Birds' Escape Routes in Iberia   (Research)
New modelling study shows that northern Iberian bird species face dramatic habitat losses under climate change, with land cover playing a crucial role in constraining their ability to shift ranges. More here >
Written by:  (25 Sep 2025)
 
 
Social Learning in Arabian Babblers: How Groups Shape Their Own Traditions   (Research)
New research reveals that in wild Arabian Babblers, foraging techniques spread through complex social dynamics - often diverging from what the original demonstrator intended. More here >
Written by:  (25 Sep 2025)
 
 
Common Birds in Crisis: What's Driving North Americas' Avian Decline   (Research)
Long-term surveys show that losses are not led by rare species, but by steep declines in once-abundant birds whose numbers once defined the landscape. More here >
Written by:  (25 Sep 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 12 - 18 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn is back with his weekly look-back at the weeks best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by:  (19 Sep 2025)
 
 
North West Bird Watching Festival Unveils Inspiring Speaker Line-Up   (Event)
From leading conservationists to acclaimed photographers and authors, WWT Martin Mere's October event promises a rich weekend of talks, workshops, and wildlife spectacle. More here >
Written by:  (19 Sep 2025)
 
 
No evidence for farmers' claim that Sea Eagles predated Shetland ponies   (News)
Five foals apparently 'vanished' from a South Uist farm amid claims of eagle predation - but official nest checks have found no evidence. More here >
Written by:  (19 Sep 2025)
 
 
Wildlife Under Pressure: New Study Exposes Illegal Trade in Papua   (Wildlife crime)
An initial investigation reveals the scale of hunting, smuggling, and market demand threatening Papua’s unique species, from Birds of Paradise to pig-nosed turtles. More here >
Written by:  (19 Sep 2025)
 
 
Bird Communities in the Alps Shaped by Farming Intensity and Habitat Diversity   (Research)
New research shows that natural habitat patches and diverse crop mosaics are key to sustaining bird richness and function in intensively farmed Alpine valleys. More here >
Written by:  (19 Sep 2025)
 
 
Golden Eagles at the Crossroads: Roads Offer Food and Danger in Wyoming Winters   (Research)
New research reveals how sex, age, and snow depth shape Golden Eagles' risky choices to forage along roadways. More here >
Written by:  (19 Sep 2025)
 
 
Birdlife Among the Solar Panels: How Agrivoltaics Shape Avian Communities   (Research)
Study of a German trial plot reveals that high-mounted solar panels can support diverse bird use, though habitat complexity remains key. More here >
Written by:  (19 Sep 2025)
 
 
First Blue Jay x Green Jay Hybrid Documented in Texas   (News)
First-ever confirmed intergeneric hybrid between these historically isolated corvids highlights the ecological surprises emerging under climate change. More here >
Written by:  (19 Sep 2025)
 
 
Hybrid Ravens and Taxonomic Puzzles: Untangling Australia's Corvid Conundrum   (Research)
Genomic evidence reveals unexpected hybridisation between Little and Australian Ravens, challenging long-held assumptions about species boundaries. More here >
Written by:  (19 Sep 2025)
 
 
Canadian Arctic Bird Surveys Reveal Far Greater Populations Than Expected   (Conservation News)
Two decades of systematic fieldwork have reshaped our understanding of abundance and distribution, highlighting the overlooked importance of 'dry' habitats for millions of breeding birds. More here >
Written by:  (19 Sep 2025)
 
 
Natural England Drops Southern Hen Harrier Reintroduction   (Conservation News)
Agency concludes the captive-breeding plan as unviable; leading raptor experts say the real priority is tackling ongoing persecution, not moving birds around. More here >
Written by:  (19 Sep 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 5 - 11 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
The biggest news of the week was an unprecedented influx of Glossy Ibis into Britain and Ireland, but there was also a decent seasoning of additional rarities and scarcities on offer too. More here >
Written by:  (11 Sep 2025)
 
 
Save The Date: North West Bird Watching Festival, 18-19 Oct   (Event)
The festival for everyone who loves birds is back this October. Book online now for 10% off and join a weekend of inspiration, learning and discovery. More here >
Written by:  (11 Sep 2025)
 
 
Forest Birds Face Deadly Threat from Window Collisions   (Research)
New research reveals that seasonally fruit-eating species such as thrushes and sparrows are disproportionately vulnerable to glass strikes, with collisions continuing well into winter. More here >
Written by:  (11 Sep 2025)
 
 
Egyptian Nightjars Found to Be Year-Round Residents at the Dead Sea   (Research)
Tracking study reveals that these cryptic desert birds remain in the region year-round, showing strong fidelity to specific roost sites. More here >
Written by:  (11 Sep 2025)
 
 
Male-Plumaged Female Hummingbird Provides Parental Care in Costa Rica   (Research)
An unusual discovery on a roadside powerline
In February 2025, researchers documented a striking and unusual case in Palmar Norte, southern Costa Rica. More here >
Written by:  (11 Sep 2025)
 
 
Waterbirds in Korea Show Contrasting Fortunes After Two Decades of Change   (Research)
Long-term census data reveal increases in cranes and storks but sharp declines for swans and ducks. More here >
Written by:  (11 Sep 2025)
 
 
First Genetically Confirmed Marsh Tit x Willow Tit Hybrid   (News)
A cryptic hybrid between two lookalike species was confirmed through a rare combination of field observation, sound recordings, and genetic analysis. More here >
Written by:  (11 Sep 2025)
 
 
Powerlines Drive Some Farmland Birds Away   (Research)
Research in southern Portugal shows that while overall bird diversity is unaffected, species like the Little Bustard and Calandra Lark avoid areas close to transmission lines. More here >
Written by:  (11 Sep 2025)
 
 
Burning Banned on England's Deep Peat to Protect Wildlife   (Conservation News)
New regulations extend protections across more than 670,000 hectares of peatland, aiming to cut emissions, reduce wildfire risks and restore fragile ecosystems. More here >
Written by:  (11 Sep 2025)
 
 
Record Year for Hen Harriers in Bowland, But Wider Concerns Persist   (Conservation News)
RSPB celebrates 21 chicks fledging on United Utilities land while campaigners highlight poor breeding success on driven grouse moors. More here >
Written by:  (11 Sep 2025)
 
 
Butterflies Bounce Back Slightly in UK's Hottest Summer, But Declines Persist   (Conservation News)
Big Butterfly Count 2025 records more sightings than last year, yet many familiar species remain far below long-term averages. More here >
Written by:  (11 Sep 2025)
 
 
Researchers Pinpoint the Perfect Pace for Migrating Thrush Nightingales   (Research)
Wind tunnel experiments show that thrush nightingales reach peak energy efficiency at speeds used during migration, reshaping our understanding of avian flight. More here >
Written by:  (11 Sep 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 29 Aug - 4 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by:  (05 Sep 2025)
 
 
Breeding Seasons of Cuban Gulls and Terns Revealed   (Research)
New study finds seabird reproduction largely synchronised with the rainy season, with habitat features shaping success across cays. More here >
Written by:  (05 Sep 2025)
 
 
27,000 possible but Kagu Numbers Stalled at 5,000   (Conservation News)
Introduced predators, especially free-ranging dogs, continue to limit recovery of the iconic species, despite abundant forest. More here >
Written by:  (05 Sep 2025)
 
 
Western Europe's Steppe Birds Face an Alarming Decline   (Research)
A new expert review finds that many iconic grassland species are slipping towards extinction, with land-use change and human pressures driving the collapse of fragile steppe ecosystems. More here >
Written by:  (05 Sep 2025)
 
 
Bird Tourism Booms Where Development, Stability and Avian Riches Converge   (Research)
Global study reveals that birdwatching destinations thrive not only on species diversity but also on human development and societal stability. More here >
Written by:  (04 Sep 2025)
 
 
Spanish Farmland Birds in Retreat as Intensification Drives Widespread Range Loss   (Research)
Two decades of atlas data show major contractions in steppe and farmland species, with agricultural yields emerging as a key driver of decline. More here >
Written by:  (04 Sep 2025)
 
 
How a Tropical Seabird Survived 17 Summers in the Gulf of Maine   (Research)
DNA evidence shows how a Red-billed Tropicbird that spent 17 consecutive summers in the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine, survived. More here >
Written by:  (04 Sep 2025)
 
 
Swifts and Swallows Thrive Where Olive Groves Keep Their Green Cover   (Research)
Study in southern Spain finds herbaceous cover increases abundance of aerial-feeding birds, with implications for biodiversity and pest control. More here >
Written by:  (04 Sep 2025)
 
 
Marbled Teal on the Brink in Armenia and Turkey   (Research)
Once widespread across the Caucasus, the species now clings on with only a handful of pairs in Armenia and is likely extinct as a breeder in Turkey. More here >
Written by:  (04 Sep 2025)
 
 
GPS Study Reveals Why Some Young Storks Fly West and Others East   (Research)
Study of GPS-tracked storks at Europe’s migratory divide shows fledging and departure dates drive whether young birds head west or east. More here >
Written by:  (04 Sep 2025)
 
 
Ski Slopes Raise Nest Predation Risk for Western Capercaillie in the Pyrenees   (Research)
Artificial nest study finds predation risk six times higher near ski infrastructure, with corvids and foxes the main culprits. More here >
Written by:  (04 Sep 2025)
 
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