The discovery, based on analysis of 30 years' worth of sightings, is crucial evidence in learning how the species is recovering following a ban on commercial whaling in the 1960s. More here >

A new paper from the University of Melbourne reveals how animals use beautiful but unreliable iridescent colours as communication signals. More here >

The medieval Belgian city of Bruges has rounded up dozens of the Mute Swans that glide through its picturesque canals to shelter them from the spread of bird flu. More here >

Researchers found that the abundance of invertebrates such as insects or spiders as prey is a key factor affecting bird diversity in cities. More here >

Advocate General Juliane Kokott has ruled the practice of trapping wild birds with glue is acceptable on the grounds of being of cultural significance. More here >

A local resident found the Buzzard, a juvenile, which had hatched this summer. X-rays revealed a piece of shot in the chest. More here >

Richard Millington describes a seawatching mega-find off the Cley coast in North Norfolk. More here >

It is thought that this year's spring, with the fifth-warmest April in over 100 years, meant that invertebrates got off to an early start. More here >

The Government has announced the expansion of a protected area in the Isles of Scilly, home to some of our rarest seabirds such as the Manx Shearwater and Storm Petrel. More here >

A new study has now revealed the impact that fisheries, and in particular longline fishing, is having upon these endangered birds. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his comprehensive roundup of the best from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Lou Cross describes finding Britain's third Indigo Bunting on St.Agnes on the Isles of Scilly. More here >

If chicks suffer when they leave the nest too early, why do parents kick them out? More here >

The Vulture Conservation Foundation wants to hear from you if you twitched the Bearded Vulture this year. More here >

Scientists investigated how feather colour changes relate to the migrations many birds undertake twice each year. More here >

A new study provides the most comprehensive picture yet of how human noise and light pollution affect birds throughout North America. More here >

The new Marine Protection Zone covers an area almost three times the size of the UK. More here >

A member of the public recorded the bird being shot near a nature reserve in Kent. More here >

Just when it looked like things were starting to settle down, Autumn 2020 burst into life again with a glut of quality rarities, Jon Dunn reports. More here >

Researchers studying Blackcaps fitted with geolocators have been given new insights into their migration. More here >

An ever warmer climate could be bad news for species that depend on stable and abundant access to food at certain times of the year. More here >

20 years of nature-friendly farming at the RSPB's Hope Farm has shown that with the right support it possible to produce healthy food that's good for people. More here >

Since 2015 there have been 39 confirmed cases of poisoned bait use, with 63 animals impacted. More here >

Barnacle Geese returning to the Solway Firth in the UK have been arriving with an ever decreasing amount of young over the last decade. More here >

Birds that used old nests or artificial nests had greater breeding success than those building from scratch.More here >

Jon Dunn rounds up the final week up of a memorable and mega-laden October. An Upland Sandpiper on Skokholm and a Mourning Dove in County Kerry were the two standout birds. More here >

The not-for-profit organisation has forced DEFRA to agree to license the release of Pheasants and Red-legged Partridges. More here >

The story of 'Vigo' the Bearded Vulture continues. After she departed Britain a couple of weeks ago she may now have been spotted in France. More here >

The BTO have noticed lower numbers of Siskin and Bullfinch using gardens across the first half of this year. More here >

Scientists are studying how marsh birds such as Clapper Rails have adapted to tropical storms along the Alabama and Mississippi Gulf coast. More here >

Are 'gamebirds' really game? Why is 'vermin' an acceptable term to describe Britain's native wildlife? The War on Wildlife Project thinks it's time for change. More here >

The eleventh annual Griffon Vulture Census across the Alps has counted a record number of individuals. More here >

Researchers who guided young Northern Bald Ibises to their wintering grounds have now succeeded in studying the birds in flight. More here >

A new study has investigated what effect climatic conditions have on bird migration. More here >

A new study from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology confirms that most birds synchronise their migratory movements with seasonal changes in vegetation greenness. More here >

Autumn 2020 showed no signs of letting up as Britain's third Indigo Bunting is found on Scilly hot on the heels of a Rose-breasted Grosbeak. More here >

Officers from South Yorkshire Police are investigating reports of a bird of prey being deliberately poisoned and are appealing for your help to find those responsible. More here >

One factor for the increase is thought to be limited disturbance from tourists during the Covid-19 pandemic. More here >

The study links the presence of several pieces of plastic in the gut with potential consequences for the nutrition of small seabirds. More here >

A total of 84,400 geese were counted at the reserve recently. The highest number, an estimated 90,000 geese, was recorded in October 2016. More here >

North Yorkshire Police and the RSPB are appealing for information regarding the illegal poisoning of two protected peregrines at a disused quarry near Tadcaster. More here >

After years of birding on Scilly in October, Lloyd Doughty strikes gold on Tresco. More here >

The undoubted highlight of the week was the Eastern Rufous Bush Chat in North Norfolk. Elsewhere there was an excellent supporting cast of rare and scarce birds, Jon Dunn reports. More here >

Shropshire birder John Reeves' find delights hundreds of birders who have waited decades for a chance to see the species in Britain. More here >

Dean Macaskill finds Scotland's third Western Orphean Warbler and the first on the Scottish mainland. More here >

Self-regulation by the shooting community had failed to address the environmental impacts says the RSPB. More here >

Human arrival in the Bahamas caused some birds to be lost from the islands and other species to be completely wiped out. More here >

Researchers developed a new metric called the stopover-to-passage ratio to quantify the proportion of birds that stop to rest or forage at a particular location along the migration route. More here >

Zoologists have discovered that Sulawesi Babblers have evolved to attain different sizes on small islands, and in quick-fire time. More here >

Azure-winged Magpies have been shown to share food with others which have none. More here >

The British Trust for Ornithology has announced that His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge has become Patron of the BTO. More here >

Kenfig NNR in Glamorgan is home to an internationally important sand dune system and will be known to many birders. More here >

Winds from deep in the western reaches of the Atlantic swept into Britain and Ireland and brought with a glut of Nearctic rarities. More here >

Released this year as part of a conservation program, this majestic vulture was found riddled with lead on October 11. More here >

After watching the weather charts Stephen Addinall went in search of a rarities at the Jewish Cemetary in Hartlepool. More here >

After much speculation the origins of the vulture roaming Britain has been revealed following genetic analysis by Vulture Conservation Foundation. More here >

The latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator published by NatureScot examines the long-term trend for butterflies since 1979. More here >

The Wildlife Trusts has launched 30 by 30, a public appeal to raise 30-million pounds to start putting nature into recovery across at least 30% of land and sea by 2030. More here >

RSPB Scotland has launched a two-million-pound project supported by the EU LIFE fund designed to improve the condition of protected areas on land it owns and manages. More here >

The UK's rarest nesting seabird has had a record-breaking year with 130 breeding pairs on Coquet Island, the only breeding colony in the UK. More here >

On a ringing session targeting Redwings near Brae on Shetland, Phil Harris and Glen Tyler net an Eyebrowed Thrush. More here >

A vintage week. The Northern Isles saw multiple megas across the islands. Whilst the east coast of the mainland saw a large fall of rare and scarce passerines. More here >

Dougie Preston describes finding Britain's fifth Tennessee Warbler at Yell on Shetland, as another 'blocker' falls. More here >

Originally it was thought the bird was an Osprey but after being captured its true identity was revealed. More here >

Initial data from the birds released this year indicates that migratory storks crossed to Continental Europe via Dover-Calais. More here >

A new study also predicts the arrival of around 2,500 new alien species in Europe, which translates to an increase of 64 percent for the continent over the 45-year period. More here >

A new study suggests that future conservationists may have to evacuate some populations of butterflies to cooler habitats, higher up in mountains or further north in places including Scotland, Scandinavia and the Alps. More here >

Andy Burnham, the Labour Mayor of Manchester and a number of politicians and local communities have added their voice to the RSPB's calls for an immediate ban. More here >

RSPB data, peer-reviewed science and population surveys prove many of these crimes are concentrated on and near driven grouse moors. More here >

During a superb few days for rare bird finds, Ken Shaw opens the top drawer and pulls out a Siberian Thrush. More here >

Hundreds of corpses have been found by CABS including Bee-eaters, Roller, Night Heron but the police refused to investigate. More here >

There are concerns that sonar used by warships during the Joint Warrior military exercise could distress the animals. More here >

Jon Dunn rounds up a decent week for rare and scarce birds around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

HS2 Ltd will now begin work on destroying decades of hard work by staff and volunteers who have made it a haven for wildlife. More here >

Species that mostly rely on finding shade to keep cool are at a greater risk of population decline due to climate change and habitat loss. More here >

Until now this type of consciousness has only been witnessed in humans and other primates. More here >

Carcasses of a number of birds of prey, including red kites and buzzards, were found at the location in Beckhampton. More here >

Researchers have found that pairs that successfully raised chicks were more likely to divorce, whereas unsuccessful pairs tended to stick together and try breeding again. More here >

The elusive seabird can nest as much as 60 miles inland in mature forests. More here >

Shifting lifecycle stages to match the tempo of climate change has hidden dangers for some animals, according to new research. More here >

The fall in butterfly numbers may be due to a number of factors including an unusually warm spring which led many species to emerge earlier than usual, More here >

The discovery sheds new light on the activities that criminals will go to in a bid to cover up the illegal killing of protected birds of prey. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you a comprehensive roundup of the best birds from around Britain, Ireland, and the Western Palearctic which this week included a first for the WP. More here >

Dorset police are investigating two raptor persecution crimes in North and East Dorset. More here >

Chain migration has previously only been observed in two species: the Sharp-shinned Hawk and the Northern Gannet. More here >

Researchers analysed data from eBird, the world's largest citizen science platform for biodiversity. More here >

Long-distance animal migrations can trigger relapse of dormant infections, influencing when and where infection risk peaks. More here >

Richard Millington describes finding what might be only the second record of the species in Britain. More here >

Another satellite-tagged hen harrier has disappeared, the fourth to vanish on a Scottish grouse moor since the beginning of April. More here >

This latest bird is the 44th harrier to go 'missing' or to be confirmed killed since 2018 and has led to renewed calls for licensing of grouse shooting. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you a comprehensive roundup of the best birds from around Britain, Ireland, and the Western Palearctic. More here >

The pair nested on Mar Estate and are one of 5 territorial pairs in the Cairngorms National Park this year, of which 3 have fledged young. More here >

With coronavirus cases rising once again, the new 'rule of six' law has been instituted in England this week and grouse shooting is exempt. More here >

In view of the ongoing COVID-19 global health pandemic, the 2020 Annual General Meeting, No. 36, will take place online via Zoom. More here >

As many as 10,000 birds may already have been killed this season before the suspension had been ordered. More here >

The Cuckoo named 'Carlton' travelled 1000 miles over the sea from northern Spain to the south-western coast of Morocco. More here >

Four chicks were successfully raised from two separate nests on RSPB Havergate Island nature reserve, Suffolk's only island. More here >

The Isles of Scilly Bird Group is celebrating their milestone twentieth year this autumn and hoping that 2020 will mark the 450th bird species recorded on the archipelago. More here >

Researchers have documented the extraordinary changes that lyrebirds make to the ground layer in forests in their role as an ecosystem engineer. More here >

Herring gulls notice where approaching humans are looking, and flee sooner when they're being watched, a new study shows. More here >