The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales says this year's count has beaten the previous record set in 2025. More here >

Jon Dunn's regular look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Conservationists report 168 adult birds killed at a breeding colony, highlighting ongoing threats to seabirds across the Hawaiian Islands. More here >

New research shows nearly three-quarters of a million young people in Great Britain now regularly watch birds. More here >

European research shows consistent difference in escape behaviour, with birds taking flight earlier when approached by female observers. More here >

Evidence shows widespread breaches of wildlife law as birds pass through Malta. More here >

Population recovery follows decades of conservation work after species vanished from the country in the 1970s. More here >

Survey records second highest total in over a decade as habitat management supports recovery on key sites. More here >

New BTO survey shows long-term declines across many familiar species, with some now disappearing from parts of England's spring soundscape. More here >

The IRBC has accepted the first record of Kamchatka Gull which also represents the first accepted record of the taxon for the Western Palearctic. More here >

Jon Dunn's regular look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

New video evidence from cavity nests in Finland overturns a long-standing idea about how Common Cuckoos place eggs in host nests. More here >

RSPB video evidence leads to conviction as concerns persist over misuse of crow cage traps on shooting estates. More here >

New study resolves long-standing identification problem and reveals rare seabird occurring beyond its known range. More here >

Raptor Persecution UK warns underlying threats must be addressed before any return to England is considered . More here >

Research shows birds turn to nest-raiding after losing their own broods, revealing unexpected behavioural flexibility. More here >

Study shows injured bird maintained top social status, challenging assumptions about dominance in animal groups. More here >

New research reveals the muscular mechanics behind penguins' distinctive swimming motion beneath the surface. More here >

Jon Dunn's regular look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Long-term monitoring shows widespread declines among habitat specialists despite some gains in generalist species. More here >

Encouraging field observations suggest the elusive species persists beyond its last known strongholds. More here >

High-speed footage reveals a key difference in how two nectar-feeding bird groups extract food from flowers. More here >

Court hands down fine and suspended sentence after killing of protected bird released in Alpine reintroduction programme. More here >

Observers are urged to complete the record as committee prepares it's annual report. More here >

First record of both species and genus in the region, with researchers concluding the bird likely flew a reversed migration route. More here >

RSPB cites science behind disease risk, while suppliers push back without equivalent published evidence. More here >

BBRC decision reflects sustained increase in sightings across Britain over the last 25 years. More here >

Jon Dunn's regular look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Ornithomedia reports unusual interaction between two closely related corvids in northern Morocco. More here >

New seasonal advice marks shift in guidance as scientists link feeder use to spread of illness in declining species . More here >

Placement provides hands-on experience in migration monitoring, ringing and habitat management at a leading UK bird observatory. More here >

BirdLife International assessment warns Antarctic icon could halve in number this century without urgent global action. More here >

The killing of a nursing female lynx and her dependent cubs in a Toledo hunting reserve highlights the ongoing threat posed by wildlife crime to Europe's most vulnerable species recovery programmes. More here >

Collared Dove down 40%, Greenfinch showing tentative signs of recovery, and Song Thrush bucking the trend — the 2025 BBS report paints a complex picture of winners and losers. More here >

Britain bans lead ammunition, but a three-year phase-out leaves wildlife at risk in the interim More here >

Two decades of Postcode Lottery funding has transformed nature recovery across Britain. More here >

Jon Dunn's regular look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Long-term tracking reveals how disease can turn migration from low-risk to high-risk period for birds. More here >

Key listings highlight growing pressures on Arctic and oceanic birds, alongside wider action for migratory species. More here >

Declines in key species offset by local gains at internationally important colonies. More here >

Multiple birds killed in single illegal baiting event at key Balkan breeding site. More here >

Iconic Sussex coastline gains top conservation status in major step for nature recovery. More here >

Surveys show 87 breeding pairs raised 37 chicks in 2025, bringing total population to around 250 birds. More here >

BOURC accepts subspecies vetula (Cape Gull) after sustained presence at Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. More here >

Committee rules long-staying bird was likely ship-assisted and not a natural vagrant to Britain . More here >

Jon Dunn's regular look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

New research reshapes understanding of Butorides herons, revealing the island population is more closely related to Green Heron than to mainland Striated Herons. More here >

Bioacoustic evidence and subtle differences in bill colour reveal that a Chiloe population is distinct from the Magellanic Steamerduck. More here >

Rare African species photographed in Andalucia in what could be the first confirmed modern record for Spain. More here >

The new consultation raises hopes of improved safeguards for Woodcock and other vulnerable species and has been welcomed by Wild Justice. More here >

New stewardship and land acquisition set to transform Broadland Country Park into a larger and more diverse wildlife haven. More here >

No chicks have fledged at Purbeck in recent years, raising serious concerns about the future of the species locally. More here >

RSPB Northern Ireland and project partners say the removal of feral ferrets from Rathlin should give one of the UK's most important seabird colonies a far better chance of recovery. More here >

Charity says simple steps from walkers, dog owners, swimmers and paddlers could make a real difference as vulnerable species begin breeding across the UK. More here >

Jon Dunn's regular look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Long-term study suggests many raptor populations are falling faster than widely used atlas data indicates. More here >

Once extinct in Europe, the species is continuing its slow but significant recovery in southern Spain. More here >

Once restricted to the Mediterranean, the species is continuing its remarkable westward shift. More here >

Deliberate removal of heads points to illegal wildlife trade as major threat alongside toxic carcasses. More here >

Northumberland Wildlife Trust is celebrating the major grant which will fund habitat restoration, boost biodiversity and improve access across the estate. More here >

WWT, the wetland charity, has received £548,406 to carry out a three-year wetland creation and restoration project. More here >

Gillingham Town Council in Dorset has signed up to Butterfly Conservation's nationwide challenge calling on all local authorities to help butterflies and moths. More here >

Butterfly Conservation is celebrating after helping to defeat plans for a 400-hectare forestry plantation that would have destroyed precious Brown Argus habitat. More here >

Jon Dunn's regular look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

New research suggests intermediate plumage is becoming dominant across the continent, reducing the striking variation long seen in Common Buzzards. More here >

A long-term study suggests decades of waste disposal unintentionally boosted the breeding success of Europe's largest owl before modern recycling changed the food supply. More here >

Once a rarity in Europe, the population of Little Swifts in the Andalusian port of Chipiona is continuing to grow, highlighting the remarkable expansion of this African species into southern Spain. More here >

Researchers using thermal imaging and photography have, for the first time, been able to directly observe and identify birds migrating through the night sky. More here >

New records indicate that one of Britain's long-lost butterflies could be returning, with the Large Tortoiseshell now reported from multiple English counties. More here >

New scheme will give aspiring naturalists two weeks on one of Britain's most famous bird observatories, gaining hands-on experience of migration monitoring, seabird research and ringing. More here >

Major habitat restoration project will transform farmland into wetlands and grassland for wildlife. More here >

New research reveals the scale of losses after a 2021 cold snap - and why increasingly unpredictable weather could pose growing risks for early-arriving migrants. More here >

Jon Dunn's look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Unusual predation events challenge the traditional view of the species as strictly fish-eating. More here >

Historic decision paves the way for the return of one of Britain's lost ecosystem engineers. More here >

New research shows nestlings pick up warning signals from adult alarm calls and quickly learn which unfamiliar sounds signal danger. More here >

Global research suggests changes in precipitation may have a stronger influence on bird numbers than rising temperatures in many regions. More here >

New research shows how highly pathogenic H5N1 spreads through scavenging behaviour and causes large mortality events in North America. More here >

New research reveals how specialised skull structures allow these birds to cope with the extreme forces generated during pecking. More here >

BTO research is exploring how birds use urban greenspaces and what these everyday habitats mean for wildlife in Britain's towns and cities. More here >

Jon Dunn's look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Graffiti opposing Western Isles tradition appears at Inverness HQ as Scottish Parliament petition calling for an end to the hunt gathers momentum. More here >

Charity launches £10,000 appeal after flooding delays vital work protecting salt marsh habitat on the north Norfolk coast. More here >

The country's biggest breeding population of Red-footed Falcons has grown again in 2025, setting a new high in northern Italy. More here >

NatureScot urges people to avoid loch use during sensitive nesting season at the Deeside nature reserve. More here >

British Antarctic Survey says satellite images show widespread breeding failure in a key Antarctic region after record-low sea ice. More here >

New research shows European Wildcats are increasingly hunting in agricultural landscapes, with summer diets reflecting growing use of open farmland habitats. More here >

BirdLife says decision-makers ignored strong citizen backing for a complete phase-out of toxic shot. More here >

New analysis suggests cropland, fertiliser and pesticide intensity best match the geography of accelerating losses - even where warming explains the broad pattern of decline. More here >

Jon Dunn's look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Dutch wildlife carers say the rare sea duck is recovering well, with relocation judged safer than permanent captivity or a return to Alaska. More here >

Free placements at UK bird observatories give young people hands-on experience in fieldwork, migration study and life at the sharp end of bird monitoring. More here >

RSPB calls for urgent delivery of seabird protection measures as Puffins, Guillemots and Razorbills among species reported in recent 'wreck'. More here >

Thousands of hours of boreal wetland recordings reveal two song types, different daily peaks, and a clear message for survey timing. More here >

Investment will strengthen conservation work for globally important seabird colonies and restore fragile island habitats. More here >

Global meta-analysis of 160 studies finds traffic, aircraft and industrial noise disrupt communication, increase stress and reduce reproductive success. More here >

A global survey suggests the most commonly encountered birds are increasingly smaller-bodied species - a pattern consistent with a deepening avian extinction crisis. More here >

Targeted wetland improvements have created the dense, wet habitat this scarce raptor needs - and the birds have responded. More here >

University of Chester scientists working with conservation partners to secure the future of one of the world's rarest birds. More here >