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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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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)
 
 
Study finds cheating boosts male sparrow fitness   (Research)
A team of researchers found that male sparrows that cheat on their social partner have a higher life-time fitness, the ability to survive and reproduce. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 22 - 28 Oct 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, with Black-faced Buntings making the headlines. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (29 Oct 2024)
 
 
Will tropical bird biodiversity run dry under climate change?   (Research)
Changing precipitation patterns in the Neotropics could threaten two-thirds of the area's bird species by the year 2100 if climate change goes unchecked. More here >
Written by:  (29 Oct 2024)
 
 
IUCN Red List highlights need to protect UK shorelines   (Conservation News)
Concerning decline of migratory shorebird species highlights vital need to protect UK shorelines. More here >
Written by: RSPB (29 Oct 2024)
 
 
Genomic study offers hope for endangered Oriental Stork   (Research)
A new genomic study of the endangered Oriental Stork reveals that the population's genetic health is still surprisingly strong, with high genetic diversity. More here >
Written by:  (28 Oct 2024)
 
 
Summit success: we reached our £1.25m goal!   (Conservation News)
Cumbria Wildlife Trust are overwhelmed by the public response to their appeal to secure Skiddaw Forest for nature. More here >
Written by:  (28 Oct 2024)
 
 
House Introduces Urban Bird Treaty Act to Aid Birds Across U.S. Cities   (News)
Migratory birds and urban communities across the USA will benefit from a new bill, the Urban Bird Treaty Act. More here >
Written by:  (28 Oct 2024)
 
 
Public asked for help as new beaver survey gets underway   (News)
Members of the public and landowners are being urged to report sightings and signs of beavers as part of a new survey of the population in and around Tayside. More here >
Written by:  (23 Oct 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 15 - 21 Oct 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, with North Ronaldsay, in Orkney, taking the headlines. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (22 Oct 2024)
 
 
Hope for Curlew as more chicks recorded   (Conservation News)
An upward trend in the number of Curlew chicks fledging across 5 sites in the UK has been celebrated as part of a dedicated 4 year project. More here >
Written by: RSPB (22 Oct 2024)
 
 
Butterfly Conservation begins project to show farming can be wildlife-friendly and profitable   (News)
Butterfly Conservation has been awarded £727,000 for a project to help farmers improve their land for wildlife and make their business more financially viable. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (22 Oct 2024)
 
 
Beak-driven changes to songs can impact species recognition   (Research)
Playing songs to Darwin's finches helps confirm link between environmental change and emergence of new species. More here >
Written by:  (21 Oct 2024)
 
 
Study shows wild birds' health is affected by the gut microbiome   (Research)
Researchers have found that the gut microbiome affects the health of wild birds, which could impact their survival rates and ultimately population sizes. More here >
Written by:  (21 Oct 2024)
 
 
Wind farm developments in Thrace threaten iconic vulture species   (Research)
A recent scientific study highlights the severe consequences of expanding wind farm developments in the Thrace region of Greece for the future of two iconic vulture species. More here >
Written by: VCF (21 Oct 2024)
 
 
Pioneering river restoration declared a success   (Conservation News)
A year after its completion, the innovative "Stage 0" river restoration project on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate in Somerset has been heralded a success. More here >
Written by:  (21 Oct 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 8 - 14 Oct 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Chris Batty looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined by a Booted Eagle in Cornwall. More here >
Written by: Chris Batty (17 Oct 2024)
 
 
Walk the Talk at the SOC Annual Bird Conference   (Event)
The SOC Annual Conference takes place at the Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry on 23 - 24 November 2024. More here >
Written by: Scottish Ornithologists' Club (15 Oct 2024)
 
 
Satellite imagery charts Emperor Penguins' struggle to survive    (Research)
New research using satellite imagery to monitor Emperor Penguin colonies shows the birds are struggling to adapt to rapid changes in their environment. More here >
Written by:  (15 Oct 2024)
 
 
Welsh birds of prey in the spotlight   (Conservation News)
The BTO is announces the launch of Cudyll Cymru, a brand-new citizen science project aimed at enhancing our understanding of birds of prey across Wales. More here >
Written by: BTO (15 Oct 2024)
 
 
Finders in the Field: Booted Eagle, Nanquidno, Cornwall   (Finders account)
Mike Scott-Ham describes the exciting discovery of a Booted Eagle at Nanquidno in Cornwall. More here >
Written by:  (14 Oct 2024)
 
 
Tiny wasp helps protect island bird species threatened with extinction   (Conservation News)
One of the world's rarest birds, Wilkins's Bunting, has been handed a much-needed lifeline by a small species of parasitoid wasp. More here >
Written by: RSPB (10 Oct 2024)
 
 
North West Bird Watching Festival returns to WWT Martin Mere   (News)
A rare opportunity to see thousands of Pink-footed Geese leaving and returning to roost at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre awaits visitors of its North West Bird Watching Festival on the 19 and 20 October 2024. More here >
Written by: WWT (08 Oct 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 1 - 7 Oct 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined by Phylloscopus warblers. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (08 Oct 2024)
 
 
Volunteers Monitor Yorkshire's Kittiwakes   (Conservation News)
Thirty conservation volunteers have spent over 500 hours monitoring how many chicks Yorkshire's Kittiwakes have raised throughout the summer. More here >
Written by: RSPB (08 Oct 2024)
 
 
Pine Martens return to the South West of England after 100-year absence   (Press report)
Fifteen Pine Martens, eight adult females and seven adult males, were released at secret locations on Dartmoor. More here >
Written by:  (08 Oct 2024)
 
 
True global impact of species-loss caused by humans is far greater than expected   (Research)
The extinction of hundreds of bird species caused by humans over the last 130,000 years has led to substantial reductions in avian functional diversity. More here >
Written by:  (08 Oct 2024)
 
 
White-tailed Eagles breed in Northern Ireland   (Conservation News)
White-tailed Eagles have bred in Northern Ireland for the first time in more than 150 years in Co. Fermanagh. More here >
Written by:  (08 Oct 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 24 - 30 Sep 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined by a Pale-legged Leaf Warbler in Yorkshire. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (01 Oct 2024)
 
 
Two species of butterfly make surprise new appearances in Scotland   (Conservation News)
Two species of butterfly have made dramatic appearances in Scotland in a suspected response to climate change. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (01 Oct 2024)
 
 
Man sentenced to prison for poisoning protected wildlife in Czech Republic   (Wildlife crime)
A hunter has been sentenced to prison and fined heavily for poisoning two White-tailed Eagles in the Czech Republic. More here >
Written by: VCF (01 Oct 2024)
 
 
Strategic wetland restoration could unlock billions in benefits for people and nature   (Conservation News)
Spending just under £3 billion on creating and restoring wetlands in the next 27 years could yield at least £11 billion in benefits for society and the environment. More here >
Written by: WWT (30 Sep 2024)
 
 
New study backs conservation at landscape scale to protect a near threatened bird species   (Research)
A study of Kirtland's Warblers in the Bahamas showed that home ranges of several populations are tightly linked with the age of vegetation and way food resources are distributed. More here >
Written by:  (30 Sep 2024)
 
 
On remote Greek island, migratory birds offer climate clues   (Research)
Acutely vulnerable to climate change, migratory birds offer valuable clues to scientists about how our warming planet is affecting wildlife: from their shifting migration patterns to their body weight. More here >
Written by:  (30 Sep 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 17 - 23 Sept 2024   (12 Birds of Christmas)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and Western Palearctic, with the week being dominated by easterlies. More here >
Written by:  (24 Sep 2024)
 
 
Highly-sensitive beaks could help albatrosses and penguins find their food   (Research)
Researchers have found that seabirds have a high density of sensory receptors at the tip of their beaks, which has been previously identified in specialized tactile foragers such as ducks. More here >
Written by:  (24 Sep 2024)
 
 
Migrant birds gain no overall energy advantage by escaping cold winters   (Research)
Using miniaturized loggers implanted in wild blackbirds, scientists recorded detailed measurements of heart rate and body temperature from birds every 30 minutes. More here >
Written by:  (24 Sep 2024)
 
 
Greylag Geese with similar personalities have higher hatching success   (Research)
Bird behaviour experts from the University of Vienna and Flinders University have looked into the parental benefits of 'made in heaven' matches between well-paired couples. More here >
Written by:  (24 Sep 2024)
 
 
Kleptoparasitic skuas forcing seabirds to regurgitate fish could be spreading avian flu   (Research)
Researchers have found that skuas forcing other seabirds to regurgitate fish meals could be spreading the new strain of avian flu, which is killing birds by the millions. More here >
Written by:  (24 Sep 2024)
 
 
Another Ruppell's Vulture tagged in Morocco   (Conservation News)
This tagging is part of ongoing efforts to identify the movements and conservation needs of this Critically Endangered species and to monitor its recent expansion into Europe. More here >
Written by:  (24 Sep 2024)
 
 
Charity issues 'deadly' glue traps warning after Robins die   (News)
The Scottish SPCA are warning about the dangers of deadly glue traps after a series of incidents across Scotland have killed and injured various wildlife. More here >
Written by:  (24 Sep 2024)
 
 
Indigenous rangers find largest known Night Parrot population   (Research)
A research team consisting of Indigenous rangers and scientists has made a breakthrough discovery finding the largest known Night Parrot population in the world, perhaps as many as 50. More here >
Written by:  (24 Sep 2024)
 
 
Icelandic police kill recently arrived Polar Bear   (News)
A Polar Bear was spotted in Iceland for the first time since 2016, and was promptly shot dead by police as authorities here say the cost of repatriation to Greenland was too high. More here >
Written by:  (23 Sep 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 10 - 16 Sept 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
As the first east coast fall of the autumn faded quickly into the year's rear view mirrors this week, westerlies cracked open the door for some vagrant birds from another point of the compass altogether. More here >
Written by:  (17 Sep 2024)
 
 
Appeal to help track Greylag Geese   (Conservation News)
People in Orkney and north-east Scotland are being asked to look out for Greylag Geese with special GPS collars as part of an international project to understand more about the Icelandic population. More here >
Written by:  (17 Sep 2024)
 
 
New woodland reserve in Essex, after £200k raised   (Conservation News)
Essex Wildlife Trust has raised £200,000 to secure a woodland in Little Baddow, thanks to generous support from the public. More here >
Written by:  (17 Sep 2024)
 
 
Record-breaking year for Cornish Choughs   (Conservation News)
A record number of Chough pairs have made breeding attempts along Cornwall's coastline this summer, with RSPB Ramsey Island and RSPB South Stack Cliffs in Wales also welcoming a successful breeding year. More here >
Written by:  (17 Sep 2024)
 
 
Work begins to reintroduce White-tailed Eagle to Cumbria   (Conservation News)
The Cumbrian White-tailed Eagle Project has been exploring the possibility of bringing White-tailed Eagles back to the Cumbrian landscape. More here >
Written by:  (17 Sep 2024)
 
 
Ducks still regularly shot with lead despite ban    (Research)
Ducks are still commonly killed with lead shot in England despite a ban and voluntary moves by shooting groups, new research shows. More here >
Written by:  (13 Sep 2024)
 
 
Antarctica's receding sea ice could impact seabirds' food supply   (Research)
Antarctica's rapidly receding sea ice could have a negative impact on the food supply of seabirds that breed hundreds of miles away from the continent. More here >
Written by:  (13 Sep 2024)
 
 
Scotland's Arctic Skuas in peril   (Research)
A new study led by BTO Scotland has unveiled the migration routes and wintering grounds of one of Scotland's rarest and most endangered seabirds, the Arctic Skua. More here >
Written by:  (13 Sep 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 3 - 9 Sept 2024   (Conservation News)
Autumn came roaring out of the starting blocks this week, with the first appreciable fall of the season on the east coast. More here >
Written by:  (10 Sep 2024)
 
 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust crowdfunding to buy and rewild former royal hunting ground   (Conservation News)
Cumbria Wildlife Trust has announced the launch of a major public appeal to help buy Skiddaw Forest, including the summit of Skiddaw. More here >
Written by:  (10 Sep 2024)
 
 
Ospreys breed in Ireland for first time in over 200 years   (Conservation News)
Ospreys were extinct as a breeding bird in Ireland over 200 years ago, but have continued to visit the island as part of their migratory pattern since their re-establishment as a breeding species in Scotland. More here >
Written by:  (10 Sep 2024)
 
 
Lake home to Madagascar Pochard facing imminent ecological collapse   (Conservation News)
Due to catastrophic water loss in recent months, the once thriving freshwater Lake Sofia, covering 1,650 hectares, has been reduced by up to 90%. More here >
Written by:  (10 Sep 2024)
 
 
H5N1 avian influenza virus found in multiple bird species in Antarctica   (Research)
The virus has been found in multiple species, ranging from Antarctic Terns, to South Georgia Shags, to Brown Skuas. More here >
Written by:  (10 Sep 2024)
 
 
Genomic analyses of prairie chickens cast doubt on species classifications   (Research)
Scientists studying the birds in multiple States have found evidence of hybridisation between species with no clear indication of genetic problems such as inbreeding. More here >
Written by:  (10 Sep 2024)
 
 
Researchers unveil nocturnal migration system which identifies species on the move   (Research)
Researchers say they have achieved a breakthrough in ornithology and artificial intelligence by developing an end-to-end system to detect and identify the subtle nocturnal calls of migrating birds. More here >
Written by:  (10 Sep 2024)
 
 
Critically endangered California Condor shot and killed in Colorado   (Wildlife crime)
The rare bird was passing through southwestern Colorado was shot and killed this year, and state and federal authorities are asking the public to help track down those responsible. More here >
Written by:  (10 Sep 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 27 Aug - 2 Sept 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and Western Palearctic, a week which brought easterlies and plenty of birds. More here >
Written by:  (03 Sep 2024)
 
 
Extreme weather threatens survival of seabirds and seals   (Research)
Scientists have identified the Australian and Antarctic marine predators most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and it will help focus conservation efforts for species under threat. More here >
Written by:  (03 Sep 2024)
 
 
Five seabird species added to the UK Red List   (Conservation News)
A review of the status of the UK's breeding seabird populations has seen five species added to the Red list of highest conservation concern. More here >
Written by:  (03 Sep 2024)
 
 
Inglorious 12th: Osprey shot on opening day of grouse shooting season   (Wildlife crime)
Police Scotland have launched an appeal for information following the shooting of an Osprey in Perthshire, the bird was found by a gamekeeper in the Glen Doll area. More here >
Written by:  (02 Sep 2024)
 
 
East coast saltmarsh important for rapidly declining wader   (Research)
A new study has carried out full breeding surveys of Redshank, along areas of the east coast wetlands, with the Humber and North Norfolk holding 5% of the entire UK population. More here >
Written by:  (02 Sep 2024)
 
 
Britain's rarest wild orchid refound after 15 years of searching   (Conservation News)
The Ghost Orchid has been rediscovered in Britain for the first time since 2009 and only the second time since the 1980s. More here >
Written by:  (30 Aug 2024)
 
 
First successful breeding record of Blyth's Reed Warbler in Britain   (Conservation News)
The first successful breeding record of Blyth's Reed Warbler in Britain is the headline from a bumper year for rare breeding birds in the Scottish Highlands. More here >
Written by: Scottish Ornithologists' Club (28 Aug 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 20 - 26 Aug 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, with seabirds headlining this week. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (27 Aug 2024)
 
 
Where the UK's wasps have gone and why they need your help   (Conservation News)
A look at why the numbers of wasps are so low this summer and how citizen science can help. More here >
Written by:  (27 Aug 2024)
 
 
South African plan to 'bomb' mice that eat albatrosses alive   (Conservation News)
Conservationists plan to bomb a remote South African island with tons of pesticide-laced pellets to kill mice that are eating albatrosses and other seabirds alive. More here >
Written by:  (26 Aug 2024)
 
 
Birds have accents, too   (Research)
Researchers find cultural change in the dialects of Yellow-naped Parrots in Costa Rica over 22-year period. More here >
Written by:  (22 Aug 2024)
 
 
New ancient woodland discovered on Norwich Western Link route   (Conservation News)
In a further blow to plans for the controversial Norwich Western Link, an area of woodland found on the route has been designated ancient woodland by Natural England. More here >
Written by:  (21 Aug 2024)
 
 
Drought is now considered the biggest risk to UK nature reserves   (Conservation News)
A new report, Embracing Nature, published by The Wildlife Trusts, identifies drought as the current leading threat to their nature reserves for the first time. More here >
Written by:  (21 Aug 2024)
 
 
Unusual plumage variation in birds not so black and white   (News)
The BTO is asking for help in mapping familiar garden birds with unusual plumage features, such as a Blackbird or sparrow with striking white feathers. More here >
Written by:  (21 Aug 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 13 - 19 Aug 2024   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and Western Palearctic, headlined by a Hudsonian Godwit in Cheshire. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (20 Aug 2024)
 
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