GPS tracking of Caspian Terns show that male parents carry the main responsibility for leading young during their first migration from the Baltic Sea to Africa. More here >

It has long been assumed that fluctuations in Painted Lady numbers is largely driven by winter weather - the real picture is more complex however. More here >

A new study shows that many species of birds are nesting and laying eggs nearly a month earlier than they did a hundred years ago. More here >

Between £4.9 million and £8 million of tourist spend is attracted annually by the birds. More here >

Britain's loudest bird has had another record-breaking year, with 228 booming males counted in 2021, up from 209 in 2019. More here >

100 protected vultures killed in Assam, India. Officials suspect dogs were being targeted with poisoning. More here >

The results of a new study suggests that 'natural' populations may be more vulnerable to more frequent extreme heat. More here >

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

Every firearm and bullet sold or imported in the US is subject to an excise tax dedicated to wildlife conservation and restoration. More here >

Four Cinereous Vultures have been found illegally killed in what conservationists are calling a substantial setback. More here >

The latest Northern Ireland Seabird Report 2021, charts the most recent ups and downs of the country's seabirds and it shows a mixed bag. More here >

New research, is providing insights into the lives of Herring Gulls breeding in Scotland and northern England during the winter months. More here >

There are knowledge gaps for Grey Herons on some of Scottish Islands and the BTO needs your help to fill them in. More here >

Whilst undertaking research on Black Swifts, scientists managed to observe their behaviour during a lunar eclipse. More here >

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

Brandt's Voles don't eat or use the bunchgrass, they cut it to keep themselves safe, an example of 'ecosystem engineering'. More here >

New research has shown that key data is being ignored during offshore windfarm planning assessments. More here >

The combination of lithium mining and climate change in the Andes Mountains may be negatively influencing flamingo populations. More here >

A new seabird endemic to New Caledonia is described in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club. More here >

The discussion about how mountain bird species arise has been ongoing among scientific researchers for many years. More here >

The change in behaviour is one of the most remarkable signs yet of the warming world being caused by climate change, according to the BTO's chief executive. More here >

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

The burning season overlaps with the nesting attempts of some early-breeding species, including Peregrine, Lapwing, Golden Plover and Stonechat. More here >

Since the 'crash' on the 7th February viewers of the viral video have sought to explain what happened. More here >

The Danish autonomous territory has said it had begun discussions about the future of its controversial dolphin hunt, with a decision expected in the coming weeks. More here >

A recently published paper has looked at the success or otherwise of Israel's Egyptian Vulture reintroduction project. More here >

Natural England has finally published the post-mortem results of two Hen Harriers found dead in October 2021. More here >

Spurn Bird Observatory have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and experienced individual to lead the Observatory's day to day running. More here >

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

New research has found evidence that males live longer than females due to differences in their immune systems. More here >

The results from the first photographic census reveal that the Cinereous Vulture population in Mallorca tripled over the last decade. More here >

A pilot study of Australian Magpies discovered an entirely new social behaviour rarely seen in birds. More here >

The enormous variety of life on Earth and the species, traits and evolutionary history they represent, appear to reduce extinction risk in birds. More here >

Areas of the globe where fruit-eating birds have wider beaks also have larger palm fruits, a new study shows. More here >

Called, AVONET, it contains measurements of more than 90,000 individual birds, allowing researchers to test theories and aid conservation. More here >

An innovative study, led by the RSPB, has been testing the ability of dogs to track seabirds that nest in burrows. More here >

New figures show an estimated 605,000 songbirds were trapped and killed in 6.5 km of mists nets within the survey area during Autumn 2021. More here >

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

A new study has shown that snake-eating birds have no resistance to venom - they just don't need it. More here >

Recent advances in wildlife tracking techniques are revealing details that were previously impossible to explore. More here >

America's national bird is more beleaguered than previously believed, with nearly half of bald eagles tested across the U.S. showing signs of chronic lead exposure. More here >

Other areas of Scotland's seas were granted protection in 2020, but two areas in Orkney were left out, despite their importance, until now. More here >

Close to the heart of Norwich lies Sweet Briar Marshes: 90 acres of fen, rough meadow, grazing marsh, old hedgerows and young woodland. More here >

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

BB is looking for a budding journalist with an interest in sharing ornithological news stories. More here >

Dewi Price was found guilty of seven wildlife offences - which included disturbing a red kite nest and taking a baby chick. More here >

Thanks to the efforts of nearly 10,000 'citizen scientists' we now have a much greater understanding of the UK's breeding Tawny Owls. More here >

Scientists at the BTO came up with some clever crunching to assess the effect of the pandemic on bird recording. More here >

The vulture is better known for its incredible ability to swallow and digest bones. More here >

The two birds, found dead in suspicious circumstances, were part of the Isle of Wight reintroduction project. More here >

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

Scientists have made a new discovery about the ability of hummingbirds to regulate their body temperature. More here >

New research has, for the first time, registered just how much Australia has actually lost. More here >

This all-encompassing and engaging account has been written for a wide audience, whether professional ornithologist, citizen scientist or amateur birder. More here >

A new study has shown fear of being killed can halve the population size of prey in 5 years or less. More here >

Dogs being walked in nature reserves contribute a significant amount of nutrients to the environment through their faeces and urine. More here >

The changes caused by earlier flowering could have profound consequences for wildlife, agriculture and gardeners. More here >

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

John Orrey was filmed killing the birds on an estate that is home to a commercial pheasant shoot. More here >

Poland is planning to build a wall along its border with Belarus, primarily to block migrants fleeing the Middle East and Asia. More here >

New planning laws in Brighton and Hove now require developers to install bricks for bees and swifts into all new buildings taller than five metres. More here >

Male Song Sparrows deliberately shuffle and mix their song repertoire possibly as a way to keep it interesting for their female audience. More here >

A new study has shed light on how birds navigate back to their breeding site after flying across two continents. More here >

'Supertramp' birds in Southeast Asia are providing unique insights into how evolution is linked to flight ability and competition. More here >

The Government has permitted the use of the banned pesticide thiamethoxam on sugar beet in England in 2022. More here >

For the first time since 1976, wildlife enthusiasts will be able to see the rare and beautiful Chequered Skipper butterfly in the wild in England this summer. More here >

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

In this book, impassioned entomologist Richard Jones reveals the bizarre and sometimes poorly studied behaviours of ants. More here >

Greater Spotted Eagles have returned to the Chernobyl area after going extinct before the nuclear disaster in 1986. More here >

The call comes as avian influenza has devastated the wintering Barnacle Goose population. More here >

Researchers have found some Black-browed Albatrosses diving at unexpected depths to pursue prey. More here >

The tags send coded messages to listening stations moored on the seabed and record how long bluefin tuna are in UK waters each year. More here >

A historic increase in Everglades funding was announced Wednesday by the Biden administration, with a plan to restore South Florida's famous wilderness. More here >

Indian animal lovers are in mourning over the sudden passing of a nationally famous tigress credited with repopulating a forest redoubt for her endangered kin. 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 BOURC has announced that Britain's only record of Paddyfield Pipit has been placed in Category D of the British List. More here >

Ecuador has created a massive new marine reserve north of its Galapagos islands, forming a Pacific corridor up to Costa Rica's Cocos Island National Park. More here >

Nature lovers across the South Pennines are being asked to support efforts to stop the songbird disappearing from the area's uplands. More here >

RSPB Scotland has criticised plans announced by the Scottish government for huge new offshore windfarms. More here >

In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers have gauged how biodiversity loss of birds and mammals will impact plants' chances of adapting to human-induced climate warming. More here >

There are less than 300 birds left in the wild as habitat loss has pushed the survivors into little pockets across their once vast range. More here >

Conservation strategies that favour non-native conifer plantations are likely to negatively impact Red Squirrels. More here >

Researchers studied how different farming indicators impact the bird diversity in farmland bordering the former Iron Curtain in Germany. More here >

Poisonings from contaminated carcasses has reduced population growth by 4% to 6% annually in the northeastern US. More here >

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

New research suggests that more than 90% of animals survive the immediate passage of a typical wildfire but more research is needed on mega fires. More here >

Yoav Perlman, Director of Birdlife Israel, broke the 400 barrier in his big year during 2021. More here >

The two birds named Sophia and Badahos recently arrived at Sofia Zoo in Bulgaria. More here >

CABS has urged the Cypriot government to take a clear stand against poaching and violence following the latest attack. More here >

The $12 million grant will support local communities and Indigenous peoples to establish and strengthen 30-40 new protected sites. More here >

Nature is reclaiming her territory at a quarry in the east of England that is being transformed into a vast reserve offering vital sanctuary to endangered birds. More here >

Purple-crowned Fairywrens in Northern Australia may be more flexible in their breeding behaviour than previously thought. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds from the Christmas and New Year fortnight from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

The National Trust, RSPB, Woodland Trust and The Wildlife Trusts call for urgent action and build on the promises made at COP26 in Glasgow More here >

Crows are more likely to store relatively complex and efficient foraging tools for future use than more basic tools. More here >

Researchers in Argentina witnessed the mass die-off at one of the world's largest breeding colonies for Magellanic Penguins when temperatures reached 44C. More here >

Scientists tracking three species of Skua found they had diverse migratory paths from a shared breeding site. More here >

The spectacular raptor was found on the Taunton River in Massachusetts, south of Boston on Monday. More here >

New research from the BTO has shown that Blackcaps wintering in the UK originate from at least seven different countries. More here >

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