The tens of millions of birds that fly through these regions represent major proportions of many species' global populations. More here >

Britain's third Northern Mockingbird is found in a suburban Devon garden, we hear exclusively from the finder. More here >

An investigation has been launched into the apparent poisoning, one of the most devastating such cases for the endangered species. More here >

The Vulture was equipped with a GPS tag in Bulgaria within the BalkanDetox LIFE project to help tackle illegal wildlife poisoning incidents in the Balkans. More here >

The last rat was seen 15 months ago and since then species such as the flightless Lord Howe Woodhen have seen increases. More here >

Squirrel feeders laced with contraceptives could be used to suppress grey squirrels in the UK. More here >

The iconic tree-lined avenue at Lady Anne's Drive in North Norfolk is undergoing a makeover as part of a new conservation project. More here >

Researchers have debunked the theory that when a rare bird is found attracting birders to an area, more rare birds are then found. More here >

Crane numbers have hit record levels after becoming extinct in the UK nearly 400 years ago. Thanks to the efforts of conservationists 64 pairs were present in 2020. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, including Bufflehead in Warwickshire and the re-appearance of the Sociable Lapwing in Cornwall. More here >

Mark Avery reviews Keith Vinicombe's monumental book detailing the ecology, history and tales of Chew Valley Lakes. More here >

On 23 January 2021, the first Bearded Vulture chick of this year hatched at the Richard Faust Bearded Vulture Specialised Captive Breeding Centre in Austria. More here >

In Kenya, the routing of a new power line just at the edge of an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area, will be a death trap for birds. More here >

Gloucestershire police are asking members of the public to be on the lookout for the illegal traps after the discovery outside Dursley. More here >

The victims from this horrible incident include Slender-billed Vultures and White-rumped Vultures, both considered Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. More here >

Thrush species from the genus Turdus, were found to have a significantly greater likelihood of competence compared to other taxa. More here >

From 1 March 2021, it will be illegal to intentionally kill, injure or take mountain hares at any time unless a licence is obtained. More here >

New research suggests estimates of the species' current distribution are potentially overestimating range size of the Near Threatened raptor. More here >

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

The new Biden administration has until 4th Feb to overturn changes made by Donald Trump just before he left office. More here >

The research carried out by Durham University in collaboration with the RSPB could provide a new approach to setting conservation priorities. More here >

Tom Gale photographed an unusual-looking buzzard on Shetland in Sept 2019 which has now been identified as Britain's first Long-legged Buzzard. More here >

The British Ornithologists' Union's Records Committee is currently reviewing the status of Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) on the British List. More here >

A public consultation is being launched by a West Norfolk farm regarding the possibility of reintroducing White-tailed Eagles to the area. More here >

Butterfly Conservation is calling for the ban following the Government's decision to allow the emergency use of the chemical on sugar beet in England. More here >

RSPB Scotland is objecting to the proposal which the developers' own modelling predicts will kill dozens of protected birds over 25 years. More here >

Anyone with an internet connection from anywhere in the world can get involved and help scientists with their seabird research. More here >

Habitat destruction by logging and agriculture is pushing parrot species towards extinction, while current protected areas are failing to mitigate these effects. More here >

Researchers found the mitigating measures will have the greatest impact if undertaken during spring and autumn migration. More here >

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

The rangers were ambushed and killed in the Virunga National Park, famous for its mountain gorillas, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. More here >

Natural selection appears to have fine-tuned the vampire finch beak for skin-piercing and blood-sucking. More here >

In a boost to Nature Recovery, all 177 lakes covering 2,000 hectares of the Cotswold Water Park have been given SSSI status. More here >

Gran Chaco, South America's second largest forest and a major national park in Argentina, will expand its size by almost 50 percent. More here >

A Wildcat kitten found freezing to death in the Huntly's Cave area north of Grantown has been rescued and taken into care. More here >

The racing pigeon survived a Pacific Ocean crossing from the United States but is considered a quarantine risk. More here >

David Campbell looks back at the second half of an epic year for rare and scarce birds in Britain and Ireland. More here >

Wildlife television, in Britain at least, is constructed around him. Take him away and the whole thing needs to be reinvented. More here >

Barnacle Geese numbers have skyrocketed at their wintering grounds in the UK, but more birds means more competition for food and nesting areas on Svalbard. More here >

The body is coming under fire for not being transparent about the disappearances of Hen Harriers tagged as part of their brood management scheme. More here >

Andy Stoddart reviews the new title from the WILDGuides stable which seeks to address the flight identification of Europe's passerines, as well as a number of near-passerines. More here >

Jon Dunn rounds-up the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic which included a White-throated Sparrow in Kent. More here >

A new computer model is said to offer better protection to Verreaux's Eagles at risk of being killed by wind turbines. More here >

Prior research has shown that they kill billions of animals each year and have pushed multiple species to extinction. More here >

The first Philippine Eagle bred in captivity in an effort to save one of the world's most endangered birds has died from infections. More here >

At least 16 Griffon Vultures have very recently met a tragic end after colliding with wind turbines in Aragon region of Spain. More here >

22,000 seabirds are saved in Namibia every year thanks to the Albatross Task Force and the fishing industry. More here >

Under new rules landowners, industry and other individuals will not be prosecuted for accidentally killing a migratory bird. More here >

The UK Government's decision to green light plans for a major offshore wind farm has sparked concerns about the potential impact on seabirds. More here >

Usually found at different altitudes, Slate-throated Whitestart and Spectacled Whitestart have been found coexisting in an area of Ecuador. More here >

Researchers believe the predatory bird could be used to identify biodiversity-rich areas in need of protection. More here >

Jon Dunn rounds-up the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic over the Christmas and New Year's fortnight. More here >

Fireworks set off illegally in the Italian capital Rome, are being blamed for killing hundreds of birds. More here >

The full family history of the Bearded Vulture which roamed Britain in 2020 has been revealed for the first time. More here >

It is estimated that up to 700 falcons were illegally smuggled out of the country last year alone, often by organised criminal networks. More here >

Join us as we look back at the first six months of a remarkable year of birding in Britain and Ireland. More here >

A new study shows that the vibrant breeding colours of male Superb Fairy-wrens are unlikely to signal male quality to females. More here >

The Fraser River Delta is an internationally important refuge for wintering wildfowl and passage shorebirds. More here >

Researchers investigated how much the natural sounds humans hear during their time in the great outdoors contribute to this sense of well-being. More here >

Chestnut-crowned Babblers responded to rising temperatures by changing their behaviour in ways that could actually reduce successful breeding. More here >

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has become the legal owners of Attenborough Nature Reserve thanks to a large grant from Biffa Award and public backing. More here >

A new study suggests that habitat characteristics do not affect song frequency, thereby refuting a long-standing theory. More here >

A new study examines whether people are willing to 'manage' non-native species to protect native cavity-nesting birds. More here >

Poisoned, poached, persecuted: Iconic raptors such as the Andean Condor, Secretarybird and Martial Eagle have moved to higher threat categories on the IUCN Red List. More here >

A Christmas message to our all subscribers, followers and supporters. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his final weekly birding roundup of 2020 ahead of a bumper double Christmas and New Year roundup in a fortnight's time. More here >

Through a combination of reintroductions, translocations, and eradication of feral cats, the endemic Raso Lark of Cape Verde is showing signs of recovery. More here >

After a long-awaited decision, the United States government recommends not designating the butterfly a threatened species. More here >

Researchers found that even at approved regulatory levels, the weedkiller causes embryonic development failure, significant DNA damage, and interferes with metabolism and gut function. More here >

The latest State of the UK's Birds 2020 (SUKB) report this year highlights the continuing poor fortunes of Scotland's seabirds and upland wading birds. More here >

Two pairs of Marsh Harrier has successfully fledged two young from nests in Co.Galway and Co.Westmeath the Irish Raptor Study Group have announced. More here >

The distribution and numbers of birds in the UK are changing dramatically, with many species experiencing worrying declines according to a new report. More here >

The funds have been awarded to a partnership led by RSPB in partnership with Kent Wildlife Trust and Canterbury City Council. More here >

Carcasses were found at her property in Violet Town in the state of Victoria after a number of dead Wedge-tailed Eagles were found in the area. More here >

New headliners might have been thin on the ground but there was still some serious quality out there, from waders to wildfowl, passerines to Western Palearctic rares. More here >

It is one of the first environmental projects awarded a grant from the government's £80 million allocated pot. More here >

Rangers counted 154 pairs of Little Terns nesting over the summer months and 201 chicks - the most since 1994. More here >

The findings of a new study provide evidence that ravens, similarly to great apes, may have evolved general, sophisticated cognitive skills. More here >

New analysis of Government data has revealed the threats and raises questions about Natural England's ability to monitor SSSIs. More here >

Climate change is leading to one migratory bird species, the Prothonotary Warbler, 'taking advantage' of the heat. More here >

She founded the all-female Society for the Protection of Birds (later the RSPB), is to be honoured with a statue at her former home in Manchester. More here >

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust unveils ambitious post-Covid wildscape to replace notoriously bleak shopping mall. More here >

December began this week and with it came freezing fog and snow for many, but the magnificent year for Nearctic arrivals wasn't completely done with us just yet. More here >

Spurn Bird Observatory are selling calendars with artwork from 10 artists to raise funds for a land purchase fundraiser. More here >

Researchers examined for the first time whether a diverse nature also increases human well-being on a Europe-wide scale. More here >

Two genes that are important for the diverse colours and patterns of warbler plumage have evolved through two very different processes. More here >

Orkney is missing from the long-awaited declaration of 'Special Protection Areas' which will safeguard hundreds of thousands of seabirds. More here >

A new European Breeding Bird Atlas, a milestone for biodiversity research and nature conservation in Europe, has now been published. More here >

New data shows that in 2018 ten species of rare birds bred in their highest ever recorded numbers across the UK. More here >

Tom Lowe went to Chelmarsh Reservoir to look at the gull roost, but found a Pied-billed Grebe instead! More here >

A Sociable Lapwing in Cornwall and a Double-crested Cormorant in County Kerry head this week's round-up, plus some high quality lingering rarities and plenty more. More here >

Spurn Bird Observatory are launching a series of fundraisers to purchase a prime portion of land in the Triangle in Kilnsea. More here >

David Flumm describes finding a Sociable Lapwing with Lapwing and Golden Plovers whilst driving through west Cornwall. More here >

Mark Bolton, Principal Conservation Scientist at the RSPB, explains how a satellite tag the size of a paperclip gave us important new insights into the life of the European Storm-petrel. More here >

After a tip-off to check out a brown hirundine at Kingsdown, Nigel Jarman identifies the bird as Kent's first Crag Martin. More here >

The Scottish government has responded to the Werrity Review and accepted one of the key recommendations - to license grouse shooting in Scotland. More here >

One trader has been arrested with 71 Helmeted Hornbill casques, 28kg of pangolin scales as well as tiger skin and bones. More here >

Scientists studied almost 1,300 species and found migrants generally develop faster, produce offspring earlier and die younger than similar, non-migratory species. More here >

Bruce Taylor finds Britain's first Ruby-crowned Kinglet on Barra but it's a bittersweet moment due to the Covid lockdown. More here >

Including a definite first for Britain in the shape of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, White-bellied Storm Petrel in Norfolk, Crag Martins at opposite ends of Britain and much more. More here >