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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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new  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)
 
 
new  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)
 
 
new  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)
 
 
new  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)
 
 
new  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)
 
 
new  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)
 
 
new  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)
 
 
new  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)
 
 
new  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)
 
 
new  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)
 
 
new  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)
 
 
new  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)
 
 
First British Record of Pechora Pipit Pushed Back by 12 Years   (British List)
A Pechora Pipit collected on the remote Orkney island of Auskerry on 1 October 1913 has been confirmed as the first British record of the species. More here >
Written by:  (13 Aug 2025)
 
 
1999 Booted Eagle added to the British List   (British List)
The BOURC has confirmed that a Booted Eagle first seen in Ireland in early 1999, and subsequently recorded across several English counties and Orkney in 1999-2000, will now be recognised as part of the official British List. More here >
Written by:  (13 Aug 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 1 - 7 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:  (08 Aug 2025)
 
 
Nightjar Migration Distances Could Increase by Over 40%   (Research)
New study finds climate change and land-use pressures may dramatically lengthen journeys between breeding and wintering grounds. More here >
Written by:  (08 Aug 2025)
 
 
Ancient Beak Discovery Links Kent's Red-Billed Choughs to Anglo-Saxon Past   (News)
1,400-year-old pendant made from a Chough's beak reveals deep cultural ties - as the species takes flight in Kent once more. More here >
Written by:  (07 Aug 2025)
 
 
Millions of 'Ghost' Pheasants Go Unregistered as Shooting Estates Flout Rules   (News)
New data exposes widespread non-compliance with Pheasant release registration laws - raising concerns over bird flu, biodiversity, and biosecurity. More here >
Written by:  (07 Aug 2025)
 
 
Little Tern Chicks Killed in Dog Attacks on Norfolk Beach   (Wildlife crime)
Protected nesting colony suffers a blow as off-lead dogs run through nests, killing vulnerable chicks and sparking outrage from conservationists. More here >
Written by:  (07 Aug 2025)
 
 
Crested Serpent-eagles in Japan show genetic resistance to cane toad toxins   (Research)
Scientists uncover a surprising genetic trait in the Crested Serpent-eagle that helps it survive a deadly invader. More here >
Written by:  (07 Aug 2025)
 
 
BirdAlertPRO: Latest Updates Now Live   (News)
More customisable, more helpful - and even better value than before, we have just released another update to the BirdAlertPRO app. More here >
Written by:  (07 Aug 2025)
 
 
Dark Day for Seabirds: RSPB Condemns Approval of Mega Windfarm   (Conservation News)
Scottish Government greenlights vast offshore wind project despite warnings it could kill tens of thousands of seabirds near internationally important colonies. More here >
Written by:  (07 Aug 2025)
 
 
Golden Parakeet Faces Imminent Extinction Risk   (Research)
The Golden Parakeet, an iconic and endemic parrot of the Brazilian Amazon, could lose up to 100% of its climatically suitable habitat by 2070. More here >
Written by:  (07 Aug 2025)
 
 
First Wild-Born Chough in Over 200 Years Takes Flight in Kent   (Conservation News)
Historic breakthrough for reintroduction project as Red-billed Chough fledges successfully from Dover Castle. More here >
Written by:  (07 Aug 2025)
 
 
Tony Marr 1939 - 2025   (News)
Richard Porter looks back at the life of his dear friend of over 67 years. More here >
Written by:  (05 Aug 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 25 - 31 Jul   (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:  (01 Aug 2025)
 
 
Back to the Rock: Craveri's Murrelet Rediscovers Alcatraz Island   (Conservation News)
New fieldwork reveals breeding activity and population estimates for this endangered seabird in the Gulf of California - but nesting success remains fragile. More here >
Written by:  (01 Aug 2025)
 
 
Malaria in the Mist: How a Mosquito is Emptying Hawaiian Forests   (Conservation News)
Long-term surveys reveal catastrophic losses among native Hawaiian honeycreepers as avian malaria pushes species toward extinction while introduced birds thrive. More here >
Written by:  (01 Aug 2025)
 
 
Why Do Some Birds Sing Louder Than Others? A Global Study Has Answers   (Research)
Global comparative analysis finds song amplitude varies between and within species, shedding light on avian communication and evolutionary trade-offs. More here >
Written by:  (01 Aug 2025)
 
 
Hidden Black and White Feathers Found to Intensify Blue and Yellow Plumage   (Research)
A ground-breaking new study has revealed that some of the most dazzling colours in birds are enhanced by previously overlooked hidden feather layers. More here >
Written by:  (31 Jul 2025)
 
 
Critically Endangered Ruppell's Vulture Found Dead in Southern Portugal   (Wildlife crime)
Poisoning suspected after tagged bird's journey from Morocco ends in tragedy, prompting urgent investigation and renewed conservation warnings. More here >
Written by:  (31 Jul 2025)
 
 
Green Manure Offers Hope for Corn Buntings, Pollinators and Farmers   (Conservation News)
Green manure plantings in Aberdeenshire offer new hope for the long-suffering Corn Bunting and its rural neighbours. More here >
Written by:  (31 Jul 2025)
 
 
Montagu's Harriers breed in England after six-year absence   (Conservation News)
Britain's rarest breeding bird returns to nest and fledge young in milestone conservation breakthrough. More here >
Written by:  (31 Jul 2025)
 
 
A Simple Bird Walk Can Reduce Stress - But Playback Sounds Don't Help   (Research)
New research reveals that nature's real soundscape, not artificial recordings, is what truly supports well-being in urban parks. More here >
Written by:  (31 Jul 2025)
 
 
UNESCO Demands Urgent Action to Protect Donana   (Conservation News)
World Heritage status under threat as Spain is urged to accelerate efforts to safeguard the aquifer and migratory bird haven. More here >
Written by:  (29 Jul 2025)
 
 
The Last Chance for the Willow Tit?   (Conservation News)
Hand-rearing Blue Tits is more than a trial - it could be the only way to safeguard the Willow Tit's future, according to the WWT. More here >
Written by:  (29 Jul 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 18 - 24 Jul   (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:  (25 Jul 2025)
 
 
Adapt or Be Blinded by the Light   (Research)
The emergence of visual adaptations in urban birds raises concerns that survival now hinges on keeping pace with human-induced environmental upheaval. More here >
Written by:  (24 Jul 2025)
 
 
Conservation's Blind Side: Seabird Moult Overlooked in Marine Policy   (Research)
New global study finds gadfly petrels moult during breeding and migration in warm, unproductive seas, reshaping our understanding of seabird vulnerability at sea. More here >
Written by:  (24 Jul 2025)
 
 
Plumage and Peril: Why Some European Birds Are More Likely to Be Roadkill   (Research)
New research uncovers how bird colouration and behaviour increase vulnerability to vehicle collisions, with important implications for conservation. More here >
Written by:  (24 Jul 2025)
 
 
Twine or Trap? Farming Practices Under Fire for Wildlife Deaths   (Research)
Portugal's White Storks are dying in their nests, and Europe's farmers must share the blame. More here >
Written by:  (24 Jul 2025)
 
 
Dirty Defence or Deadly Giveaway? The Woodcock's Flawed Escape Plan   (Research)
A surprising new study challenges the idea that defecating on eggs is protective - and suggests it may endanger the nest. More here >
Written by:  (24 Jul 2025)
 
 
Why Are Vireos Migrating Into Headwinds   (Research)
New research reveals how adult vireos launch their southbound journey from breeding grounds and what weather cues influence their decisions. More here >
Written by:  (24 Jul 2025)
 
 
Climate Change Threatens Ethiopia's Highland Icon   (Research)
New research warns that the endemic Moorland Francolin could lose nearly all of its habitat by the end of the century as rising temperatures reshape Afroalpine ecosystems. More here >
Written by:  (24 Jul 2025)
 
 
Instinct Meets Experience: Learning Danger Calls in the Reedbed   (Research)
Chicks of the Oriental Reed Warbler show a remarkable ability to associate unfamiliar sounds with predator risk. More here >
Written by:  (23 Jul 2025)
 
 
Designing for Instagram, Not Ecology: Urban Parks Ignore Birds' Basic Needs   (Research)
Flashy landscaping and manicured lawns may be silencing birdlife across Asia's fast-growing cities. More here >
Written by:  (23 Jul 2025)
 
 
Tracking Without Harm?   (Research)
A field-test of tracking devices on New Zealand's Banded Dotterels finds that small devices can be safely used without measurable impacts on behaviour, breeding, or survival" More here >
Written by:  (23 Jul 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 11 - 17 Jul   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined this week by a Soft-plumaged Petrel in Cornwall. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (18 Jul 2025)
 
 
Great-tailed Grackle added to Category E of the British List   (British List)
The Great-tailed Grackle, present near Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire in October 2023, has been added to Category E of the British List. More here >
Written by: BOURC (18 Jul 2025)
 
 
West African wildlife paradise to receive World Heritage Site status   (Conservation News)
Sierra Leone's Gola Rainforest has been named a new UNESCO World Heritage site for its global importance to wildlife. More here >
Written by:  (18 Jul 2025)
 
 
1.87m pounds in funding to drive nature investment   (Conservation News)
Projects across Scotland which are expanding woodland, restoring saltmarsh and peatlands, and protecting threatened species have been awarded a share of £1.87m from NatureScot and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. More here >
Written by:  (18 Jul 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 4 - 10 Jul   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined this week by a Greater Sand Plover in Shetland. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (14 Jul 2025)
 
 
Urban lead contamination alters sparrow behaviour in surprising ways   (Research)
House Sparrows in a polluted Australian city show heightened vigilance and fear of human gaze—potentially compensating for weakened escape ability caused by lead exposure. More here >
Written by:  (09 Jul 2025)
 
 
Why conserving the Magellanic Woodpecker is vital for South America's cavity nesters   (Research)
New research reveals the pivotal but complex role of the Magellanic Woodpecker in supporting a rich community of cavity-using birds at the southernmost tip of South America. More here >
Written by:  (09 Jul 2025)
 
 
Three gulls and an island   (Research)
On Scotland's Isle of May new research reveals how Lesser Black-backed, Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls divide their feeding grounds. More here >
Written by:  (09 Jul 2025)
 
 
Only one Swallow - But sweeping claims?   (Research)
Can a single geolocator justify bold conclusions about an entire migratory subspecies? More here >
Written by:  (09 Jul 2025)
 
 
Tourism on the back of the dead - Should carcasses be left to rot for the benefit of birders?   (Conservation News)
Tracking technology and tourist surveys offer a new path for sustainable vulture-watching away from artificial feeding stations. More here >
Written by:  (09 Jul 2025)
 
 
When technology undermines survival - The hidden toll of backpack tags on migratory geese   (Research)
New research using GPS tracking at Poyang Lake uncovers survival risks, from tag design to wind speeds, that shape the fate of released geese. More here >
Written by:  (08 Jul 2025)
 
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