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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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Ignoring female birds harms scientific understanding   (Research)
A study shows that improving identification and observation of female birds can help scientists conserve birds and their habitats more broadly. More here >
Written by:  (06 Feb 2025)
 
 
Conservation Groups Take Legal Action to Ensure Survival of Florida Scrub-Jays   (Conservation News)
Conservation groups move to block effort to rescind Endangered Species Act protections. More here >
Written by:  (05 Feb 2025)
 
 
Butterfly Conservation awarded £250,000 to help Large Heath butterflies   (Conservation News)
Butterfly Conservation has been awarded quarter of a million pounds for a new project to help one of the UK's most vulnerable butterflies in Wales. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (05 Feb 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 24 - 30 Jan   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, this week headlined by a continued presence of the Booted Eagle in Cornwall. More here >
Written by:  (31 Jan 2025)
 
 
EU challenges British ban on sandeel fishing in North Sea   (Conservation News)
A legal challenge against Britain's ban on commercial sandeel fishing in the North Sea has begun in a European court. More here >
Written by:  (30 Jan 2025)
 
 
Cornwall Project Aims to Save Willow Tit from Extinction   (Conservation News)
Cornwall is one of the last areas in southern England where Willow Tits persist, and work is under way in the county to protect the species which is described as dangerously close to extinction. More here >
Written by:  (30 Jan 2025)
 
 
Beardies Breeding Boom   (Conservation News)
On World Wetlands Day (2nd Feb) the RSPB is celebrating an incredible year for wetland wildlife across the UK, including the breeding success of Bearded Tits. More here >
Written by:  (29 Jan 2025)
 
 
Wildlife Groups Welcome Withdrawal of Norfolk Road Plans   (News)
The Woodland Trust and Norfolk Wildlife Trust have welcomed the decision to withdraw plans for a dual carriageway through a sensitive habitat in Norfolk. More here >
Written by:  (29 Jan 2025)
 
 
Understanding the plight of the much-loved English Nightingale   (Conservation News)
Innovative research by the British Trust for Ornithology is giving us a better understanding of what is driving this inspirational bird's decline. More here >
Written by:  (29 Jan 2025)
 
 
Government overturns Tory measure and bans emergency use of bee-killing pesticide   (Conservation News)
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has, for the first time in five years, denied an emergency application for the use of a neonicotinoid pesticide on sugar beet in England. More here >
Written by:  (28 Jan 2025)
 
 
Female Greater Mouse-eared Bat found in Sussex   (News)
The species, once believed extinct in the UK, may no longer be alone, after the remarkable discovery of a female in the South Downs National Park, the first wild sighting of a female in Britain since the 1980s. More here >
Written by:  (28 Jan 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 17 - 23 Jan 2025   (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:  (24 Jan 2025)
 
 
Make it Count: RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025   (News)
This weekend (24-26 Jan) the RSPB is inviting the nation to spend an hour counting the birds in their gardens and local outdoor spaces by taking part in the world's biggest garden wildlife survey. More here >
Written by:  (24 Jan 2025)
 
 
Red Squirrel Colony Discovered in Yorkshire Dales   (Conservation News)
A rare colony of Red Squirrels has been found in a Sitka spruce plantation in the Yorkshire Dales, marking a significant conservation milestone. More here >
Written by:  (23 Jan 2025)
 
 
NatureScot will discuss gull 'management' measures after reported attacks on children   (Conservation News)
Conservation body NatureScot has expressed its willingness to collaborate with local authorities in the Scottish Borders to address concerns over aggressive gull behaviour. More here >
Written by:  (23 Jan 2025)
 
 
New Buckinghamshire park would threaten birds, warns wildlife group   (News)
Environmental groups have raised concerns that the creation of a new country park in Little Marlow could negatively impact local bird populations and wildlife. More here >
Written by:  (22 Jan 2025)
 
 
Gwent Police investigating after birds of prey found dead in suspicious circumstances   (News)
Gwent Police report that two birds of prey were found in suspicious circumstances recently, their Wildlife Investigation Team have recovered their bodies for autopsy. More here >
Written by:  (22 Jan 2025)
 
 
Decapitated seabirds and waders found in Scottish town   (News)
Residents in Alloa, Scotland, were left puzzled after the discovery of approximately 20 decapitated birds near a cluster of homes on December 30. More here >
Written by:  (22 Jan 2025)
 
 
Labour government says it has no plans to ban driven grouse shooting   (News)
The UK Government has responded to a new petition calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting, More here >
Written by:  (20 Jan 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 10 - 16 Jan 2025   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, this week headlined by a Booted Eagle in Cornwall. More here >
Written by:  (17 Jan 2025)
 
 
Decade-long project to reintroduce Pine Martens hits major milestone   (Conservation News)
A conservation project to restore Pine Partens across Britain has hit a major milestone with more than 100 animals successfully translocated in Wales and parts of southwest England. More here >
Written by:  (17 Jan 2025)
 
 
Songbirds socialise on the wing during migration   (Research)
Analysis of over 18,300 hours of recorded flight calls indicates that songbirds may communicate with other species during migration. More here >
Written by:  (16 Jan 2025)
 
 
Buzzard dies from shotgun injuries in Lincolnshire   (Research)
The latest incident of raptor persecution in England sees a Common Buzzard, found near Grainthorpe on January 4th, die from injuries caused by a shotgun. More here >
Written by:  (16 Jan 2025)
 
 
Cavity-nesting birds use snake skin to protect young from predators   (Research)
Researchers have found that birds nesting in cavities are more inclined to incorporate shed snake skins into their nests compared to those that construct open-cup nests. More here >
Written by:  (16 Jan 2025)
 
 
Royal Recognition for Spurn champion   (News)
In recognition of his contributions to Spurn Bird Observatory Trust and the local community, Robert Adams has been awarded the British Empire Medal. More here >
Written by:  (15 Jan 2025)
 
 
RSPB stops selling flat bird feeders   (News)
The RSPB has removed flat bird feeders from its online store due to concerns that they may facilitate the spread of serious diseases among finches. More here >
Written by:  (15 Jan 2025)
 
 
White-tailed Eagle shot and killed in Ireland   (Wildlife crime)
The Irish National Parks and Wildlife Service appeal to the public for information following the recent shooting dead of a White-tailed Eagle beside Lough Owel in Co. Westmeath. More here >
Written by:  (15 Jan 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 3 - 9 Jan 2025   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, this week headlined by a Ross's Gull in Co.Durham. More here >
Written by:  (10 Jan 2025)
 
 
Why do falcons have stripes under their eyes? The answer is more complex than we thought   (Research)
Scientists have long hypothesised as to why falcons have these dark strips but now new research has provided the first empirical support to backup this popular ornithological lore. More here >
Written by:  (10 Jan 2025)
 
 
Nottinghamshire reserve closed once more due to flooding   (News)
A well-known nature reserve has expressed concerns that the recent heavy rainfall may adversely affect its wildlife in the long term.
More here >
Written by:  (09 Jan 2025)
 
 
Man fined $6000 for repeatedly driving digger through gull colony   (Wildlife crime)
New Zealand: A man from North Canterbury has been fined $6,000 for repeatedly operating a digger through a large colony of Black-billed Gulls, a protected species in New Zealand. More here >
Written by:  (09 Jan 2025)
 
 
UK Jack Snipes satellite-tagged for first time   (Conservation News)
After 10 birds were fitted with Global Positioning System (GPS) archival tags in south Staffordshire in 2024, a tagged Jack Snipe has recently been recaptured.
More here >
Written by:  (09 Jan 2025)
 
 
Finally: Bald Eagle officially declared US national bird   (News)
The Bald Eagle has been officially designated as the national bird of the United States following President Joe Biden's signing of a law on Christmas Eve.
More here >
Written by:  (09 Jan 2025)
 
 
Tawny Owl rescued from Dorset wood burner   (News)
A Tawny Owl is scheduled for an eye examination after being discovered trapped and covered in soot within a wood burner flue on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
More here >
Written by:  (09 Jan 2025)
 
 
Lynx captured after illegal release in Highlands   (News)
Two lynx that were unlawfully released in the Highlands have been successfully recaptured by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).
More here >
Written by:  (09 Jan 2025)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 24 Dec 2024 - 2 Jan 2025   (Weekly Roundup)
In a new Friday slot, Jon Dunn brings you his first weekly birding roundup of 2025, looking back over a mega-filled festive period. More here >
Written by:  (03 Jan 2025)
 
 
UK's largest wildlife bridge planned for Gloucestershire   (News)
Plans are in motion for the construction of the UK's largest wildlife bridge in Gloucestershire, as part of the ambitious A417 Missing Link project, which has a budget of several million pounds. Read it here >
Written by:  (03 Jan 2025)
 
 
6,000 wild birds' eggs seized in unprecedented crack-down   (Wildlife crime)
In an unprecedented crackdown, police in the UK have seized over 6,000 illegal wild bird eggs, marking the largest confiscation in the nation's history. Read it here >
Written by:  (02 Jan 2025)
 
 
Wirral to get new wetland in 2025   (Conservation News)
Work is set to start late in 2025 on a project to create wetlands between West Kirby and Hoylake. This initiative aims to reduce flood risks in the area and establish a new nature reserve to draw in visitors. Read it here >
Written by:  (02 Jan 2025)
 
 
Setback for Philippine Eagle conservation as hatchling dies   (Conservation News)
A Philippine Eagle chick, which hatched through artificial insemination, has died, marking another setback for one of the world's largest and critically endangered raptors. Read it here >
Written by:  (02 Jan 2025)
 
 
Alderney Puffin nests almost trebled since 2005   (Conservation News)
According to the Alderney Wildlife Trust, the most recent Puffin Survey identified 330 active nests on Burhou, a significant increase from the 120 nests documented in the initial study. Read it here >
Written by:  (02 Jan 2025)
 
 
Extinct butterfly brought back to England from Belgium   (Conservation News)
A butterfly that went extinct in England more than 40 years ago has been successfully reintroduced to the woodlands where it last lived.
Read it here >
Written by:  (02 Jan 2025)
 
 
Captive breeding program approved for endangered Seaside Sparrow subspecies   (Conservation News)
Conservationists in the US are hopeful that a new captive breeding program will help save the endangered Seaside Sparrow subspecies found in the Florida everglades.
Read it here >
Written by:  (02 Jan 2025)
 
 
Happy Christmas from the RBA Team   (News)
A Christmas message to our all subscribers, followers and supporters - Thank You.
Read it here >
Written by:  (24 Dec 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 17 - 23 Dec 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his final weekly birding roundup of 2024 looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by:  (24 Dec 2024)
 
 
Seabird recovery slow at Shetland National Nature Reserves   (Conservation News)
Numbers of Great Skua or Bonxies at Shetland National Nature Reserves (NNRs) increased slightly this year but remain significantly below pre-avian flu levels. More here >
Written by:  (23 Dec 2024)
 
 
Wildlife charity receives half a million pounds for ambitious nature recovery project   (Conservation News)
The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust has been awarded £512,182 to restore nature, in partnership with 11 organisations. More here >
Written by:  (23 Dec 2024)
 
 
U.S. Congress Passes Landmark Conservation Funding Bill   (Conservation News)
A new act in the United States will help sustain long-term wildlife conservation efforts by authorising $100 million to be appropriated annually for the next 10 years. More here >
Written by:  (23 Dec 2024)
 
 
WWT to restore saltmarsh on the Awre peninsula   (Conservation News)
WWT has announced that it has agreed the purchase of 148-hectares of low-lying land on the Awre peninsula in Somerset, for a pioneering saltmarsh restoration project. More here >
Written by:  (23 Dec 2024)
 
 
UK Government says it will bring forward complete ban of bee-killing pesticides   (Conservation News)
The UK Government has announced its intention to bring forward a “complete ban on bee killing pesticides” with “legislative options that would legally prevent the future use of three specific neonicotinoids. More here >
Written by:  (23 Dec 2024)
 
 
New report finds glimmer of hope for endangered water voles   (Conservation News)
A new report from The Wildlife Trusts identifies continued declines in water vole populations set against heartening increases in areas where conservation efforts have been focused. More here >
Written by:  (23 Dec 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 10 -16 Dec 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by:  (17 Dec 2024)
 
 
The hidden benefits of birdsong   (Research)
A new study explores the link between birdsong and people, specifically on English vineyards, as viticulture is the UK's fastest growing agricultural industry. More here >
Written by:  (17 Dec 2024)
 
 
Shrinking wings, bigger beaks: Birds are reshaping themselves in a warming world   (Research)
Two pieces of recent research identified that, in response to warming, more than 100 species of Australian birds have developed smaller bodies and bigger beaks over time. More here >
Written by:  (17 Dec 2024)
 
 
Raven found shot next to Peak District grouse moor   (Wildlife crime)
South Yorkshire Police are appealing after a Raven was found shot dead next to grouse moor in notorious raptor persecution hotspot. More here >
Written by:  (17 Dec 2024)
 
 
Police appeal after Peregrine Falcon poisoned in Northern Ireland   (Wildlife crime)
Police in Northern Ireland have confirmed that an adult bird of prey was found dead in the Forkhill area of Armagh in June of this year was poisoned. More here >
Written by:  (17 Dec 2024)
 
 
BTO makes Breeding Bird Survey available to all   (News)
In a pioneering new move, the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is making decades of breeding bird data freely available to the wider conservation and research community. More here >
Written by:  (17 Dec 2024)
 
 
'Runways' help Common Crane population take off at RSPB Lakenheath Fen   (Conservation News)
The UK's tallest bird, the Common Crane, is going from strength to strength at RSPB Lakenheath Fen in Suffolk, thanks to the creation of Crane ‘runways’ in its reedbed. More here >
Written by:  (13 Dec 2024)
 
 
Scottish Corncrake project reaches milestone thanks to farmer efforts   (Conservation News)
Led by RSPB Scotland, the four-year Corncrake Calling project has delivered essential conservation work to help Corncrakes and other wildlife. More here >
Written by:  (13 Dec 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 3 - 9 Dec 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (10 Dec 2024)
 
 
Coquet's Roseate Terns bounce back after devasting avian flu deaths   (Conservation News)
A colony of one of the UK’s rarest breeding seabirds, devastated by Avian Influenza in 2022 and 2023 has produced more chicks than ever before. More here >
Written by:  (10 Dec 2024)
 
 
A successful year for Irish Little Terns in 2024   (Conservation News)
2024 proved to be a very successful year for Little Terns on the east coast of Ireland, with increased nesting numbers across all of the colonies managed by BirdWatch Ireland. More here >
Written by:  (10 Dec 2024)
 
 
Are the European wintering populations of Griffon Vultures increasing in the south of Spain?   (Research)
A survey conducted in Andalusia (southern Spain) indicates that the wintering presence of Griffon Vultures has grown over the last 15 years. More here >
Written by:  (10 Dec 2024)
 
 
Sardinia Griffon Vultures population welcomes 30 new individuals   (Conservation News)
In a remarkable international effort, 30 young Griffon Vultures recently arrived in Sardinia, as part of ongoing efforts to restore the population of the birds on the island. More here >
Written by:  (10 Dec 2024)
 
 
Hummingbirds evolved surprisingly flexible bills to help them drink nectar   (Research)
New research has revealed the surprising flexibility of a hummingbirds bill and the important role in plays in helping the birds feed efficiently. More here >
Written by:  (10 Dec 2024)
 
 
Reservoir site to become wildflower meadows with Butterfly Conservation's help   (Conservation News)
Butterfly Conservation is working with the water company to create a wildlife haven at Yew Hill, just south of Winchester, where it has an underground reservoir. More here >
Written by:  (10 Dec 2024)
 
 
Wing shapes of birds influences biodiversity patterns on islands around the world   (Research)
New research says that bird wing shape - a proxy for long-distance flying ability - is a trait that influences biodiversity patterns on islands around the world. More here >
Written by:  (10 Dec 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 26 Nov - 3 Dec 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (03 Dec 2024)
 
 
Green light to shoot wolves as European protections are removed   (Conservation News)
The Standing Committee of the Bern Convention voted to lower the protection status of wolves, a decision widely criticised by conservation experts and environmental organisations. More here >
Written by:  (03 Dec 2024)
 
 
Essex Police arrest man after thousands of wild birds eggs seized   (Wildlife crime)
Officers attended an address in Benfleet as part of co-ordinated activity across the UK to tackle the illegal trade in wild bird eggs. More here >
Written by:  (03 Dec 2024)
 
 
Warming climates threaten Florida Scrub-jay   (Research)
New analysis of data from a long-term study, finds that warmer winters driven by climate change reduced the number of offspring. More here >
Written by:  (03 Dec 2024)
 
 
Biologists identify traits correlating with all bird extinctions since 1500   (Research)
A new study researching the extinction of bird species, is the first to correlate bird traits with the timing of extinctions. More here >
Written by:  (29 Nov 2024)
 
 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust buys farm in heart of wetland reserve   (Conservation News)
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has received support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to buy Dryham Farm, a central part of their North Cave Wetlands nature reserve. More here >
Written by:  (29 Nov 2024)
 
 
Scottish Golden Eagle killed by another eagle   (Conservation News)
A satellite-tagged Golden Eagle named 'Thistle' has been found dead with post-mortem results revealing the cause of death to be an attack by another eagle or eagles. More here >
Written by:  (29 Nov 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 19 - 25 Nov 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by:  (26 Nov 2024)
 
 
Nature charities fight Scottish golf course plan - again   (Conservation News)
A coalition of nature charities including Butterfly Conservation is battling plans to put a golf course on an internationally-important wildlife site for the second time in 10 years. More here >
Written by:  (26 Nov 2024)
 
 
Warrant executed in connection to illegal trading of wild birds' eggs   (Wildlife crime)
The warrant was part of a wider operation, targeting international organised illegal wildlife trade, specifically the taking, possessing, and trading of wild bird's eggs. More here >
Written by:  (26 Nov 2024)
 
 
Chick born in captivity raises new hope for Philippine Eagle   (Conservation News)
There is renewed hope for the future of the Critically Endangered Philippine Eagle after a chick was successfully hatched at the newly opened National Bird Breeding Sanctuary. More here >
Written by:  (26 Nov 2024)
 
 
In Search of Snow Leopards and birds   (News)
Join Rare Bird Alert founder Dick Filby on this early spring trip that has been enjoying incredible success in recent years. More here >
Written by:  (26 Nov 2024)
 
 
Emperor Penguin found on Australian beach returned to the Southern Ocean   (News)
The penguin named 'Gus' gained 3.5kg during his 20-day stopover before being released back into the Southern Ocean. More here >
Written by:  (26 Nov 2024)
 
 
Scottish Golden Eagle killed in very rare collision with wind turbine   (Conservation News)
This is the first recorded incident of its kind in the south of Scotland, the news has led to renewed calls for urgent funding and support to help continued state-of-the-art monitoring and research. More here >
Written by:  (26 Nov 2024)
 
 
The Grouse Leks of the High Plains and Rocky Mountains   (News)
RBA founder Dick Filby invites you to join him in Colorado next Spring for a very special trip. More here >
Written by:  (19 Nov 2024)
 
 
Man arrested in Spain for fatal shooting of Endangered Bearded Vulture   (Wildlife crime)
The arrested individual could face prison sentences ranging from six months to two years, a fine, and disqualification from the right to hunt for up to two years. More here >
Written by:  (19 Nov 2024)
 
 
WWT joins efforts to reintroduce White-tailed Eagles to Wales   (Conservation News)
The charity for wetlands and wildlife has entered a one-year exploratory partnership with other conservation organisations, to support efforts to re-establish a viable breeding population of White-tailed Eagles. More here >
Written by:  (19 Nov 2024)
 
 
Devastating Bird Flu impacts on Irish seabirds revealed   (Research)
A new study has revealed the devastating toll of the 2023 bird flu outbreak on Ireland's tern species at their most important colonies. More here >
Written by:  (19 Nov 2024)
 
 
Miniature tag offers unique insight into the movement of hummingbirds   (Research)
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have attached tiny "backpack" type trackers to hummingbirds in the Andes in a bid to learn more about their movements. More here >
Written by:  (19 Nov 2024)
 
 
New experiment challenges long-held theories on how migratory birds navigate   (Research)
New research challenges the long-held belief that all components of the Earth's magnetic field, especially total intensity, are essential for accurate navigation. More here >
Written by:  (19 Nov 2024)
 
 
African Penguins could be extinct by 2035   (Conservation News)
In October 2024, the African Penguin became the first penguin species to be listed as critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. More here >
Written by:  (19 Nov 2024)
 
 
Golden Eagle 'disappears' on grouse moor in Angus Glens   (Wildlife crime)
The last known location of the bird, tagged in 2022, was an area of moorland in the Angus Glens - an area with a long history of illegal bird of prey persecution. More here >
Written by:  (19 Nov 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 5 - 11 Nov 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined this week by an inland Scarlet Tanager and an Eyebrowed Thrush. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (12 Nov 2024)
 
 
Research reveals how stormy conditions affect albatrosses' ability to feed   (Research)
Although able to use the wind to travel hundreds of thousands of miles, research now reveals there is an upper limit to the wind's benefit to albatrosses. More here >
Written by:  (11 Nov 2024)
 
 
Climate change drives butterflies north   (Conservation News)
Research reveals ten butterfly species have increased in Scotland in the past 40 years, it is thought climate change could be pushing them northwards. More here >
Written by:  (11 Nov 2024)
 
 
NatureScot launches consultation for proposed National Park in Galloway   (News)
NatureScot has opened the formal consultation on whether a new National Park should be established in Galloway and parts of South and East Ayrshire. More here >
Written by:  (08 Nov 2024)
 
 
Rare breeding birds continue to colonise the UK   (News)
The latest report by the Rare Breeding Birds Panel reveals that 108 species and races of rare native birds were reported breeding, or attempting to breed, in the UK in 2022. More here >
Written by: BTO (07 Nov 2024)
 
 
Coalition prepares compelling evidence to save Coul Links   (Conservation News)
A coalition of Scotland's largest nature and conservation organisations prepare compelling evidence to save Coul Links. More here >
Written by: RSPB (06 Nov 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 29 Oct - 4 Nov 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined by another Booted Eagle record, plus Black-faced Bunting and Slate-coloured Junco. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (05 Nov 2024)
 
 
Avian architects: Weaver birds in Africa have unique building styles   (Research)
In southern Africa, different White-browed Sparrow Weaver families have different architectural styles. More here >
Written by:  (05 Nov 2024)
 
 
Study suggests there's no incentive for older birds to make new friends   (Research)
Like people, birds have fewer friends as they age, but the reasons why are unclear but New research suggests they may just have no drive to. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2024)
 
 
Record breaking success for Norfolk's Natterjack Toads   (Conservation News)
Britain's noisiest amphibian, reached record numbers this year at Syderstone Common nature reserve, thanks to decades of careful conservation work from reserve staff and volunteers. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2024)
 
 
European Hedgehog added to IUCN Red List following dramatic decline in Europe   (Research)
According to the IUCN, there is a real risk of the hedgehog being pushed towards extinction unless something is done to reverse the downward trend. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2024)
 
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