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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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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)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 22 - 28 Aug   (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:  (29 Aug 2025)
 
 
World's rarest crane reaches record numbers   (Conservation News)
An annual survey that once recorded only a few dozen birds is now charting totals that would once have seemed out of reach. More here >
Written by:  (29 Aug 2025)
 
 
Ringed Plover Chick Mistakenly 'Rescued' at Rye Harbour Reserve   (News)
Behind a simple misunderstanding lies a bigger challenge for coastal wildlife. More here >
Written by:  (29 Aug 2025)
 
 
New Look for RSPB Old Moor   (Conservation News)
Thanks to players of the People's Postcode Lottery, the heart of South Yorkshire's Dearne Valley reserve now offers a more inclusive and inspiring visitor experience. More here >
Written by:  (28 Aug 2025)
 
 
Vast Areas of Peatland Destroyed as Peat Ban Remains Unfulfilled   (Conservation News)
Three years after Government pledge to ban peat sales, extraction continues on an industrial scale, prompting sharp criticism from The Wildlife Trusts. More here >
Written by:  (28 Aug 2025)
 
 
Snow Buntings Pay an Energetic Price for Wintering Nearer Their Breeding Grounds   (Research)
Study shows Arctic songbirds face higher metabolic costs when enduring harsher northern winters in exchange for shorter spring migrations. More here >
Written by:  (28 Aug 2025)
 
 
Vultures as Sentinels: Tracking Technology Could Prevent Mass Poisoning Events   (Research)
New research in Namibia shows that GPS-tagged vultures can act as early warning systems for poisoning, potentially saving nearly half of a population with rapid response. More here >
Written by:  (28 Aug 2025)
 
 
Colour Comes at a Cost: Melanin Adds a Quarter of Feather Mass   (Research)
New research reveals that pigments can make up around 25% of a feather's weight, with darker eumelanin-based colours adding more mass than lighter hues. More here >
Written by:  (28 Aug 2025)
 
 
East Africa's only Lesser Flamingo breeding site saved from soda ash extraction   (Conservation News)
Following pressure from BirdLife International and local communities, the Lake Natron mining project has been halted in major conservation victory. More here >
Written by:  (28 Aug 2025)
 
 
Finders-in-the-Field: Zitting Cisticola Walberswick, Suffolk   (Finders account)
During his annual holiday on the Suffolk coast Matthew Denny finds Suffolk's first Zitting Cisticola, which would later go on to become the first breeding record of the species in Britain. More here >
Written by:  (25 Aug 2025)
 
 
Zitting Cisticola Breeds in Britain for the First Time   (Conservation News)
Family party in Suffolk confirms long-anticipated arrival of a new breeding species on the British mainland. More here >
Written by:  (22 Aug 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 15 - 21 Aug   (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:  (22 Aug 2025)
 
 
Sex Reversal Turns Conventional Avian Biology Upside Down   (Research)
A first-of-its-kind study reveals that up to 6% of free-living Australian birds may possess reproductive features mismatched to their genetic sex. More here >
Written by:  (22 Aug 2025)
 
 
Dippers Use Flashing White Eyelids to Communicate Over Roaring Rivers   (Research)
New research shows Dippers in the Yorkshire Dales shift from song to visual signals when stream noise drowns out their voices. More here >
Written by:  (22 Aug 2025)
 
 
Hidden Habits Revealed: Shearwaters Relieve Themselves Only in Flight   (Research)
Tiny cameras show Streaked Shearwaters excreting every 4-10 minutes in the air, never on the sea surface. More here >
Written by:  (22 Aug 2025)
 
 
Great White Egret Breeds in Wales for the First Time   (Conservation News)
Historic nesting at RSPB Cors Ddyga marks a new milestone for Welsh birdlife, as conservationists call for stronger protections in the forthcoming Environment Bill. More here >
Written by:  (22 Aug 2025)
 
 
Millions of Migratory Birds at Risk from Italy's Planned Messina Strait Bridge   (Conservation News)
Conservation groups warn that the mega-project could devastate one of Europe's most important bird migration corridors. More here >
Written by:  (22 Aug 2025)
 
 
Appearance of Large Copper Butterflies Cause Stir in the Black Country   (News)
Extinct in Britain since the 1850s, the sudden appearance of Large Coppers in Dudley and Rowley Regis sparks fascination, controversy, and conservation concern. More here >
Written by:  (22 Aug 2025)
 
 
Hen Harriers Breed on National Trust Moorland Amid Ongoing Persecution Crisis   (Conservation News)
Successful nesting in the Peak District highlights both hope and continuing threats for one of Britain's most persecuted birds of prey. More here >
Written by:  (21 Aug 2025)
 
 
Translocated Golden Eagle Breeds With Wild Satellite-Tagged Mate   (Conservation News)
A landmark first for the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project, as a translocated bird pairs with a wild, satellite-tagged eagle to produce a chick. More here >
Written by:  (21 Aug 2025)
 
 
White-tailed Eagles Breed Successfully in Southern England   (Conservation News)
Two pairs of White-tailed Eagles have reared chicks in Dorset and Sussex, marking another milestone in the species' return to England after more than two centuries of absence. More here >
Written by:  (21 Aug 2025)
 
 
Wood White butterfly found in Wales after decades-long absence   (Conservation News)
One of the rarest butterflies in the UK appears to be recolonising Wales decades after the last population died out. More here >
Written by:  (21 Aug 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 8 - 14 Aug   (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:  (15 Aug 2025)
 
 
Gulls Become Test Pilots for AI-Driven Behavioural Research   (Research)
On-board machine learning and multi-sensor loggers enable seabirds to initiate and record playback trials over land and sea. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2025)
 
 
Manakin Duets of Dance and Song May Foreshadow Hybrid Offspring   (Research)
A new study has found that both dance and vocal similarity, tempered by evolutionary distance, influence hybridisation in these charismatic Neotropical birds. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2025)
 
 
Listening in the Dark: Bioacoustics Prove Powerful for Monitoring Elusive Storm Petrels   (Research)
New research shows that recording calls can reliably estimate population size - and even breeding success - in one of Britain's most secretive seabirds. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2025)
 
 
Mapping Whimbrel Migration Routes and Protection Gaps Along China's Coast   (Research)
Satellite tracking of Whimbrels in Hangzhou Bay reveals high site fidelity, two distinct migration routes, and critical inland stopovers still lacking formal protection. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2025)
 
 
Plains-wanderers Show Unexpected Habitat Flexibility at the Edge of Their Range   (Research)
New research finds Critically Endangered species thriving in semi-arid chenopod shrublands, challenging long-held views of their grassland-only preference. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2025)
 
 
Unlogged Deciduous Forest Vital for Lesser Spotted Woodpecker Persistence   (Research)
Thirty-five years of Swedish data show how habitat quantity and quality determine where this elusive woodpecker survives - with lessons for conservation elsewhere in Europe. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2025)
 
 
Radar Study Reveals Songbird 'Migration Switch' Near Major Ecological Barrier   (Research)
Five years of high-resolution radar tracking in Israel's Hula Valley shows passerines timing landings and departures to avoid drifting over the Mediterranean Sea. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2025)
 
 
Pesticide Contamination Persists in Farmland Birds - Even on Organic Farms   (Research)
French study finds 84% of wild passerines carry pesticide residues, including long-banned chemicals, with only modest reductions in organic landscapes. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2025)
 
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