Evidence is building to suggest the population in southern Britain is a casualty of recent anthropogenic climate change. More here >

The British list has hit 630 with the latest addition - a Long-legged Buzzard present on Shetland in September 2019. More here >

Black2Nature campaign for equal access to nature for all but concentrate on Visible Minority Ethnic and have launched an urgent fundraiser to help them to continue their work. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly look back at the best birds from the last seven days across Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Farmers have joined forces with conservationists from the WWT to help save the curlew - one of the UK's rarest wading birds - as part of the new Flourishing Floodplains project. More here >

Successful conservation projects in Kent have resulted in a record level of sightings of the Duke of Burgundy, a threatened butterfly species. More here >

Threatened species in Scotland have received a £4.2m lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). More here >

The latest BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) report provides a stark warning for our breeding waders. More here >

Coquet Island off Northumberland is home to an estimated 160 pairs and thousands of other seabirds. More here >

The Rare Breeding Birds Panel (RBBP) are calling for birders to submit old records which will help them fill in gaps in their data. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the week's best birds which included Turkestan Shrike, Moltoni's Warbler and White-throated Sparrow. More here >

The range of colours in the plumage of hummingbirds exceeds the colour diversity of all other bird species in total. More here >

New research published shows long-lived albatross species may suffer greater impacts from predation than was previously thought. More here >

Analysis of movement data of three species of Gyps vultures across Africa showed that their home ranges can significantly exceed existing protected areas. More here >

UEA researchers have revealed population declines are greatest among species that migrate to areas with more human infrastructure, as well as higher population densities and hunting levels. More here >

Isle of May and Noss National Nature Reserves (NNRs) will be closed to public landings from 1 July to help protect vulnerable seabird populations from avian influenza. More here >

Norfolk Wildlife Trust successfully raises the money in partnership with Aviva to protect rare wildlife and connect the City's residents to nature. More here >

A sweltering (for some) mid-summer week delivered a Pacific Swift on Shetland, breeding Bee-eaters in Norfolk and a Black-browed Albatross off Unst More here >

Whilst stopping for coffee and cake with his photography group, Andy Howard finds Shetland's first Pacific Swift at Sumburgh Head. More here >

Even though wandering is normal for young individuals of this species, there are no other records of a Bearded Vulture making such a journey to northwestern Europe twice. More here >

The Turtle Dove is the fastest-declining UK species, with numbers falling by 98% since the 1970s with just 2,100 breeding pairs left. More here >

The British Ornithologists' Union Records Committee (BOURC) has accepted Zino's Petrel to Category A of the British List. More here >

Up to six birds are breeding in a quarry in the north east Norfolk Village of Trimingham, the first time the species has bred in the county. More here >

The Research Day will present scientific research undertaken at Spurn and the surrounding areas in a casual and engaging way. More here >

The body of a Sparrowhawk was also found with the Goshawk, next to a bus stop just south of Aylburton on 25 April. More here >

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has announced that Black-winged Stilts have bred in the county for the first time, at their Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. More here >

The past week was a pretty quiet one. To be expected at this point in the year, of course, as we catch our breath moving from spring into the dog days of summer. Jon Dunn reports... More here >

The British Trust for Ornithology has satellite-tagged seven new Cuckoos as part of their ongoing research in the migration of the species between Africa and the British Isles. More here >

The Wildlife Trusts have condemned a Government u-turn following the publication of its National Food Strategy. More here >

WWT has joined forces with a new cross-party group of parliamentarians and Wildlife and Countryside Link on the toxic impact of lead ammunition pollution. More here >

After covering 60,000 miles the 7-year satellite-tagged old Cuckoo named PJ has died leaving behind a wealth of information about the species' migratory routes. More here >

The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is appealing for help from the public in protecting pairs of nesting ringed plovers on several beaches around the archipelago. More here >

Over the past few weeks, large numbers of dead and dying seabirds have been seen across the UK with Shetland appearing to be the most heavily affected. More here >

For many the highlight of the week was the continued presence of the Eleonora's Falcon in Kent whilst off Fair Isle a much sought-after mega didn't read the 'stay put' script, Jon Dunn reports... More here >

Recent records of the Red-billed Leiothrix suggests that the establishment of the species may already be underway. More here >

Parrots are some of the most heavily trafficked animals on earth and most are very unsuitable as pets. More here >

A new study shows how small seabirds have mastered the art of working smarter, not harder, when soaring at sea. More here >

An international study provides the first global evaluation of all terrestrial vertebrate species that have not been declared extinct. More here >

Researchers studying 19 populations of birds and mammals found they were evolving at twice to four times the speed suggested by earlier work. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the final week of May which delivered a mega that many birders have been anticipating for years. More here >

Three vultures have been found dead on the island including an adult which may have been poisoned and two chicks in a nest. More here >

A new study suggests hummingbirds will struggle to survive as climate change forces them to find more 'comfortable' conditions. More here >

England's second sNNR has been declared in Somerset by Natural England on the 70th anniversary of the creation of national nature reserves. More here >

Moths struggling to move north to adapt to climate change in the UK could be assisted by pinpointing areas where habitat restoration can give them a smoother journey. More here >

The BTO and the Spurn Bird Observatory Trust are once again on the lookout for the UK’s best young birders. More here >

Tickets are now on sale for this year's Spurn Migration Festival, a weekend of walks and talks at one of Britain's most exciting bird migration hotspots. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on a good late May week for birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Pal. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds from the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

The shocking milestone was reached as two more satellite-tagged harriers ‘disappear’ in suspicious circumstances from a National Trust-owned grouse moor in the Peak District National Park. More here >

Authors of a new study suggest that it is vital to maintain collecting efforts in order to address future unforeseen ecological issues. More here >

Just like humans, after a poor night's sleep the birds shifted their normal singing from twilight to midday, have a reduced song bandwidth and struggle with cognitive tasks. More here >

The pair laid a clutch in the wild - the first time in over 70 years and only the second record of natural recolonisation away from the Pyrenees. More here >

The projects will help create, restore and connect places for wildflowers, trees and wildlife, where the environment has been impacted by activities from previous road building. More here >

Species including Blackburnian Warbler and Golden-crowned Kinglet have seen significant declines in their breeding habitat. More here >

The authors of a major study on the once critically endangered pink pigeon say boosting the species' numbers is not enough to save it from extinction in the future. More here >

The RSPB has expressed concerns that a new UK Marine Strategy will mean UK governments are no longer accountable for seabird recovery. More here >

The vast majority of biomass electricity in the UK comes from burning wood pellets, mainly sourced and imported from forests in the south eastern USA. More here >

This is a story about going in search of the people who are trying to save our birds, as well as confronting the enormity of what losing them would really mean. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds from the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

Airspace is a habitat that needs to be conserved in order to aid birds during nocturnal migrations. More here >

A new study has concluded that staggering declines in bird populations are taking place around the world. More here >

The Wildlife Trusts and Clear Channel join forces to help nature thrive in towns and cities. More here >

The Wildlife Trusts is warning that the landmark Environment Act will fail to protect wildlife and lead to a net decline. More here >

The findings were made during a citizen-science survey organised by Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife. More here >

The new Phoenix Hide at Loch Leven National Nature Reserve has been officially opened, rising from the ashes of the old building that was burnt down in 2021. More here >

Visitors to RSPB Scotland's Loch Garten Nature Centre have been enjoying live footage of an active Goshawk nest within their Abernethy nature reserve. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds from the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP, with two top quality birds being found in the last few hours of the week. More here >

Researchers have found that as small Amazonian river systems change over time, they spur the evolution of new species. More here >

Researchers have designed an app to protect birds at risk of extinction across the world by breaking down language barriers between scientists. More here >

A groundbreaking new study finds that coffee beans are bigger and more plentiful when birds and bees team up to protect and pollinate coffee plants. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds from the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

A pair of Ospreys has laid an egg at a secret nest site in the Poole Harbour area, making it the first nesting attempt in southern Britain in nearly 200 years. More here >

The birds big bodies and brains played an important role in helping crows and ravens survive in new areas. More here >

Researchers believe the female may have migrated along the Baltic coast and could have flown more than 3000km. More here >

The individual was spotted at dawn by surveyors at a lek site in Strathspey. More here >

Previously, lyrebirds and other vocal mimics were viewed as 'passive' mimics - like a recorder merely reproducing what they heard. More here >

A White-tailed Eagle from the Isle of Mull is thriving on the Isle of Rum months after being rescued and treated by the Scottish SPCA. More here >

While wintering numbers increased during the 1980s and 1990s they have been in decline since then. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds from the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

A new study has shown that human activity on Hainan has led to biotic homogenization in birds, with communities and species becoming increasingly similar. More here >

New research suggests the tables may be turning in this evolutionary scam as species evolve more elaborate eggs to filter out fakes. More here >

For the first time in Europe, a captive-bred Egyptian Vulture released in Italy has formed a pair in the wild. More here >

Linda Lennon is the first woman to take on the role with Ireland's largest conservation charity. More here >

Researchers have found that swifts save energy during cool nights in Europe during the breeding season. More here >

Scottish National Party MP and crofter Angus MacNeil has called for Scottish White-tailed Eagles to be culled. More here >

Prosecutors said 255 birds died in the Osona region north of Barcelona between 2018 and 2020, including protected species such as white storks, griffon vultures, and short-toed eagles. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds from the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

The results of the annual mass birding participation event are in with almost 700,000 people taking part. More here >

New research highlights the areas in Europe and North Africa where the construction of wind turbines or power lines is likely to increase the risk of death for migrating birds. More here >

Biologists have known about the broken wing tactic for more than 100 years, but its extent has never been thoroughly studied. More here >

A report by Natural England suggests three quarters of the gulls now live in urban areas because of the relatively safe nesting options and a more reliable source of food. More here >

The Royal Mail celebrates the magnificence of migratory birds with new stamps featuring some of our most iconic summer visitors. More here >

Chris Batty looks back on the best birds from the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

The trend is a real concern for birds that fly at night during spring and fall migration and even during non-migratory seasons. More here >

A 44-year study in the Panamanian rain forest has shown a 70% decline in understory bird species in a protected area in Panama's Parque Nacional Soberania. More here >

The findings prove a long-held theory that was first suspected by Charles Darwin and Alexander von Humboldt. More here >

The group wants to the see the shooting season for the UK Red Listed species to change from 1st October to 1st December. More here >

A new study has suggested a link between parrots cognitive ability may help them to navigate threats in their environment and to enjoy longer lives. More here >

In what has been hailed as a first for the UK, a new live camera feed at RSPB Scotland's Loch Garten Nature Centre is giving visitors an up-close look at Scotland's largest bird of prey. More here >

Chris Batty looks back on the best birds from the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >