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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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EU trade ban brings down global trade in wild birds by 90%   (Research)
A new study demonstrates how the EU's ban decreased the number of birds traded annually from about 1.3 million to 130.000. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (23 Nov 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 15 - 21 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
Andy Stoddart rounds up the weeks best birds, rarity highlights included Eastern Stonechat in Kent, Pied-billed Grebe, Shetland and Pacific Diver still in Cornwall. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (22 Nov 2017)
 
 
Migrating songbirds more likely to survive than their sedentary counterparts   (Research)
For the first time researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology have demonstrated that migration pays off for songbirds. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (21 Nov 2017)
 
 
Early breeding due to climate change not the cause of songbird declines   (Research)
Researchers have collated some of the most comprehensive long-term data on the timing of spring from across the UK. More here >
Written by: BTO (21 Nov 2017)
 
 
Sooty feathers tell history of pollution   (Research)
A new study has shown that the discoloration of birds in museum collections can be used to trace the amount of black carbon in the air over time. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (21 Nov 2017)
 
 
Trials begin to help reduce conflict between sheep farmers and eagles   (Conservation News)
Trials are underway by Scottish Natural Heritage and its partners on how to reduce the impact of sea eagle predation on sheep farming. More here >
Written by: Scottish Natural Heritage (16 Nov 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 8 - 14 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
In a fairly quiet week for megas and major rarities Jon Dunn brings you a comprehensive roundup from Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (15 Nov 2017)
 
 
California birds nesting a week earlier than they did a century ago   (Research)
A new study suggests that many of the state's birds are adapting to rising temperatures by breeding earlier than they did a century ago. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (15 Nov 2017)
 
 
Amazing Azores: Ten days on Crow Island Autumn 2017   (Personal Account)
Highland birder Peter Stronach looks back on a remarkable ten days birding on Corvo during autumn 2017. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (14 Nov 2017)
 
 
Safer environment allows first ever release of captive vultures in South Asia   (Conservation News)
The captive-reared Critically Endangered White-rumped Vultures are soon to be released as diclofenac is removed in Nepal. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (14 Nov 2017)
 
 
Crested Pigeons use feathers to sound the alarm   (Research)
New research has show that the eighth primary wing feather is responsible for the high notes Crested Pigeons make. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (14 Nov 2017)
 
 
15 Whooper Swans electrocuted by power lines in Co. Donegal   (Conservation News)
Their carcasses have been discovered lying under electricity lines close to the village of Carrigans and more are at risk says Birdwatch Ireland. More here >
Written by: Birdwatch Ireland (13 Nov 2017)
 
 
Barnsley Buzzard is latest victim of illegal persecution in Yorkshire   (Wildlife crime)
The bird was euthanized after an X-ray identified the bird had a broken wing caused by a shotgun wound. More here >
Written by: RSPB (13 Nov 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Pied-billed Grebe, Loch of Spiggie - A Shetland First   (Finders account)
25 years after arriving on the archipelago Roger Riddington finds another Shetland first and brings up his 400th species for the islands. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (13 Nov 2017)
 
 
Britain's loudest bird in rude health   (Press report)
The Bittern, once extinct in the UK, has enjoyed its best year since records began, according to a new survey, following intensive conservation efforts. More here >
Written by: RSPB (09 Nov 2017)
 
 
Scottish corncrake numbers fall to lowest level since 2003   (Press report)
Corncrakes are becoming increasingly vulnerable in Scotland following a fall in their numbers for the third year running, RSPB Scotland has warned. More here >
Written by: RSPB (09 Nov 2017)
 
 
A warbler's flashy yellow throat? There are genes for that   (Research)
Research might have pinpointed some of the genetic machinery responsible for the plumage colouration in Audubon's and Myrtle Warblers. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (09 Nov 2017)
 
 
BOTW: The Robin: A Biography   (Book Of The Week)
Stephen Moss records a year of observing the robin both close to home and in the field to shed light on the hidden life of this apparently familiar bird. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (08 Nov 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 1 - 7 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
A Pied-billed Grebe on Shetland was a new addition to the archipelago's growing list meanwhile a Pied Wheatear in Cleveland fails to hang around. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (08 Nov 2017)
 
 
The silent killing goes on - 49 more African vultures poisoned   (Wildlife crime)
Africa's vulture crises continues as the latest mass poisoning is discovered in Mozambique near to Kruger National Park. More here >
Written by: VCF (08 Nov 2017)
 
 
Critically Endangered hawks thrive following translocation   (Research)
The translocation of Ridgway's Hawks is proving a success on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, a new study shows. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (08 Nov 2017)
 
 
National Lottery support to transform WWT Slimbridge   (Conservation News)
A £4.1m National Lottery grant has been awarded to WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire, in a three-year project that will pay tribute to founder, Sir Peter Scott. More here >
Written by: WWT (07 Nov 2017)
 
 
Sutherland golf course proposals more environmentally damaging than Trump's Aberdeenshire course   (Conservation News)
An alliance of conservation organisations say that the unique Coul Links would be destroyed if the development goes ahead. More here >
Written by: RSPB (07 Nov 2017)
 
 
Record number of Barnacle Geese arrive in Dumfries & Galloway   (Conservation News)
11,070 Barnacle Geese have been counted this October at the Mersehead reserve, rising from a peak count of 10,035 last year. More here >
Written by: RSPB (07 Nov 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 25 - 31 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
As the Hawfinch irruption continues Andy Stoddart rounds up another good week, with Common Yellowthroat, Grey-cheeked Thrushes, Ross's and Ivory Gulls all featuring. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (01 Nov 2017)
 
 
India rejects big pharma's call to carry on selling vulture killing drugs   (Conservation News)
The Indian Government has taken an important step towards preventing the extinction of Asia's Critically Endangered vultures by upholding the ban on large vials of diclofenac. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (31 Oct 2017)
 
 
Sparrow chicks can ID song from opening note   (Research)
A new study has shown that Golden-crowned Sparrow chicks can name their tune in just one note - even before knowing the song. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (31 Oct 2017)
 
 
Bumper breeding season for UK Little Terns   (Conservation News)
Little Terns have had a remarkable breeding season after fledging more than 600 chicks in 2017.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (31 Oct 2017)
 
 
New Peruvian manakin described 21 years after it was first found   (Research)
A new manakin from the heart of Peru remained undetected for years until researchers identified it by its unique song. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (31 Oct 2017)
 
 
Book review: Behind More Binoculars   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews the latest series of interviews with acclaimed birdwatchers by Keith Betton and Mark Avery. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (31 Oct 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Eastern Orphean Warbler, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly   (Finders account)
Neil Wright describes how he and his brother found, what eventually turned out to be the first Eastern Orphean Warbler for Britain, on St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (27 Oct 2017)
 
 
Possible Siberian Oystercatcher on Scilly in October 2017   (Finders account)
Richard Stonier describes finding the possible Siberian Oystercatcher on Scilly this autumn. More here >
Written by: Richard Stonier (27 Oct 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 18 - 25 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Andy Stoddart reviews another interesting week with the two best birds involving re-identifications of birds present last week, plus new discoveries including two Grey-cheeked Thrushes, a Yellow-billed Cuckoo and lots more. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (25 Oct 2017)
 
 
BOTW: The Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2018   (Book Of The Week)
The Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2018 is the essential work of reference for British birdwatchers.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Oct 2017)
 
 
Eastern Orphean Warbler, St Agnes (Scilly), 12-17 and 20 October 2017   (ID Article)
An update from Ashley Fisher and Bob Flood on the Orphean Warbler which is now identified as an Eastern. More here >
Written by: Ashley Fisher and Bob Flood (24 Oct 2017)
 
 
The Orphean Warbler on Scilly in October 2017   (ID Article)
Ashley Fisher and Bob Flood discuss the finer points of the identification of this autumn's Orphean Warbler on Scilly. More here >
Written by: Ashley Fisher and Bob Flood (23 Oct 2017)
 
 
Curlew crisis deepens: vital Australian wetlands under threat   (Conservation News)
The curlews are one of the most widespread and far-travelling of all the bird families, and also one of the most threatened. We can't let the Far Eastern Curlew go the same way as its fellows. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (21 Oct 2017)
 
 
Is the Yellow-breasted Bunting the next Passenger Pigeon?   (Conservation News)
Wide-scale, unchecked hunting has, in the space of just three decades, driven frightening declines in Yellow-breasted Buntings and other species. The BirdLife Partnership is now working to help buntings recover. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (21 Oct 2017)
 
 
Thousands of penguin chicks starve in Antarctica   (Press report)
Mass starvation has wiped out thousands of penguin chicks in Antarctica, with unusually thick sea ice forcing their parents to forage further for food. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (21 Oct 2017)
 
 
RSPB Scotland welcomes Scottish Government's unconventional gas ban as a win for the climate and wildlife   (Press report)
RSPB Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement that it will not support the development of unconventional gas extraction in Scotland as a win for the climate and wildlife. More here >
Written by: RSPB (20 Oct 2017)
 
 
One big plan to save African-Eurasian vultures by 2029   (Conservation News)
International commitment is needed now from over 120 countries to ensure the recovery of 15 vulture species. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (20 Oct 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 11 - 17 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Andy Stoddart reviews an interesting week with a good, if somewhat random, scatter of new discoveries including Western Orphean Warbler, Two-barred Greenish Warbler and Rock Thrush plus lots more. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (18 Oct 2017)
 
 
BOTW: The Secret Life of the Owl   (Book Of The Week)
In The Secret Life of the Owl, John Lewis-Stempel explores the legends and history of the owl.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (18 Oct 2017)
 
 
Talking Birds: David La Puma   (Talking Birds)
In his latest interview Mark Pearson puts the questions to David La Puma, American ornithologist with many strings to his bow, including running Cape May Bird Observatory.
More here >
Written by: Mark Pearson (17 Oct 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Siberian Blue Robin, North Ronaldsay, Orkney   (Finders account)
Tom Gale and Lewis Hooper describe finding one of the most stunning rarities of the year. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (16 Oct 2017)
 
 
Britain's smallest bird finds sanctuary in gardens   (Press report)
A cold spell in late winter 2016-17 had birds flocking to garden feeders, including higher counts of Britain's smallest bird, the Goldcrest, according to British Trust for Ornithology's Garden Bird Feeding Survey (GBFS). More here >
Written by: BTO (14 Oct 2017)
 
 
Conservation alliance calls on public to defend irreplaceable natural jewel   (Press report)
The Scottish Wildlife Trust, RSPB Scotland, Buglife Scotland, Plantlife Scotland, Butterfly Conservation Scotland and the Marine Conservation Society are campaigning to save Coul Links. More here >
Written by: RSPB (14 Oct 2017)
 
 
Already vulnerable British birds are likely to be the worst affected by climate change   (Research)
Latest research by the British Trust for Ornithology has found that, although several birds may benefit from a changing climate, some species will be hit hard and among these are some of the most vulnerable British birds. More here >
Written by: BTO (14 Oct 2017)
 
 
New food source confirmed for four species of penguin   (Research)
Footage from penguin-mounted mini video recorders shows four species of penguin eating jellyfish and other gelatinous animals of the open ocean. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (12 Oct 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 04 - 10 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Orkney lands this week's, and probably the year's, star bird, a male Siberian Blue Robin, Shetland has a White-crowned Sparrow plus lingering American vagrants on Scilly and in Ireland and lots more. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (11 Oct 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly   (Finders account)
Jamie Partridge describes finding a Rose-breasted Grosbeak on St. Agnes in the Isles of Scilly, part of a purple patch for the islands. More here >
Written by: Jamie Partridge (10 Oct 2017)
 
 
BOTW: The Lost Words   (Book Of The Week)
The Lost Words stands against the disappearance of wild childhood and the words of the natural world, such as Dandelion, Otter, Bramble and Acorn.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (10 Oct 2017)
 
 
Neotropical parrot population in the American continent is threatened by human activity   (Research)
More than a 38% of the Neotropical parrot population of the American continent (Neotropic) is endangered due the impact of human activity, according to a scientific study published in the journal Biological Conservation. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (09 Oct 2017)
 
 
Red Admiral thrives despite wet summer   (Conservation News)
One of the UK's most striking and widespread butterflies, the Red Admiral, has experienced a record summer despite soggy weather conditions. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (09 Oct 2017)
 
 
Crows and Kea Parrots found to learn usefulness of objects similar to the way human babies do it   (Research)
An international team of researchers has found via experimentation that New Caledonian Crows and Kea Parrots learn about the usefulness of objects by playing with them, similar to human baby behavior.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (09 Oct 2017)
 
 
Scilly Pelagics: the magic never dies   (Personal Account)
Jim Almond looks back at a memorable 12 days spent on St. Mary's when he took part in 11 Scilly Pelagic sessions from the 10th to 21st August 2017. More here >
Written by: Jim Almond (07 Oct 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Cedar Waxwing, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly   (Finders account)
Whilst leading a Tour on St. Agnes, Will Wagstaff found a Cedar Waxwing, another top rarity in a purple patch for Scilly. More here >
Written by: Will Wagstaff (06 Oct 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 27 Sept - 03 Oct   (12 Birds of Christmas)
Another superb week for rarities with Scilly hitting the headlines, plus a showy Scops Owl in the north east, a Scarlet Tanager in south west Ireland and much more. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (04 Oct 2017)
 
 
Conservation charity concerned by growth in butterfly releases   (Conservation News)
Butterfly Conservation has voiced several major concerns about the growing interest in releasing butterflies at weddings and other functions. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (03 Oct 2017)
 
 
Self-service beach clean station proves a success   (Conservation News)
An innovative 'self-service' beach clean station installed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust has proved a success in its first month. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (03 Oct 2017)
 
 
BOTW: Great British Birding Experiences   (Book Of The Week)
Dan Brown has compiled a 'Top 40' list of the very best that the country has to offer, from watching huge congregations of geese or waders, spending a night in a petrel colony.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (03 Oct 2017)
 
 
Nature friendly farming reaps record rewards at RSPB Hope Farm   (Conservation News)
RSPB's nature friendly demonstration farm in Cambridgeshire had record numbers of breeding farmland birds and butterflies this summer. More here >
Written by: RSPB (03 Oct 2017)
 
 
City Sparrowhawks more successful than their country cousins   (Research)
In the first of its kind study on these raptors, researchers examined differences between populations of the birds in Edinburgh and in the Ayrshire countryside. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (03 Oct 2017)
 
 
Songbird populations may indicate trouble in northwestern forests   (Research)
Populations of many North American songbirds are declining, and in many cases we don't understand why. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (02 Oct 2017)
 
 
Critical moment in fight to save internationally important Gwent Levels   (Conservation News)
On Wednesday Gwent Wildlife Trust argued the case to save Wales' own equivalent of the Amazon rainforest, the Gwent Levels. More here >
Written by: Wildlife Trust (29 Sep 2017)
 
 
Peatland drying causing bird populations to plummet   (Research)
A new study shows that draining and the peat industry are to blame for decreases in numbers of Wood Sandpiper, Meadow Pipit, Yellow Wagtail and Reed Bunting. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (28 Sep 2017)
 
 
BOTW: Improbable Destinies:    (Book Of The Week)
Renowned researcher Jonathan Losos reveals what the latest breakthroughs in evolutionary biology tell us about one of the greatest ongoing debates in science.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (28 Sep 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 20 - 26 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
It was a superb week for rarities with highlights including Yellow-breasted Bunting and Siberian Thrush on Shetland as well as multiple Pallas's Grasshopper Warblers elsewhere. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (27 Sep 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Black-billed Cuckoo, Dale of Walls, Shetland   (Finders account)
Whilst doing his first WeBS count of the autumn Rory Tallack flushes a Black-billed Cuckoo from a patch of Japanese Knotweed. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Sep 2017)
 
 
French government commits to end large-scale trapping of Ortolan Bunting   (Conservation News)
The buntings are kept in tiny cages, where they are force-fed to increase their fat reserves, before being drowned in brandy, roasted and served. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (25 Sep 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Yellow-breasted Bunting, Out Skerries   (Finders account)
Following a successful trip to Out Skerries in 2016 Steve Wignill, Dave Bywater & Micky McNaghten return to Out Skerries and find themselves a mega rare bunting. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Sep 2017)
 
 
Filey and Flamborough Ringing & Migration Week   (Event)
A week long series of bird ringing demonstrations, guided migration walks and evening lectures kicks off on Oct 14 and its all FREE! More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (22 Sep 2017)
 
 
Storm Petrels heard on Shiants for first time   (Conservation News)
Calling Storm Petrels have been recorded for the very first time on the Shiants, an important milestone for the Shiant Isles Recovery Project.More here >
Written by: RSPB (22 Sep 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler, Burnham Overy, Norfolk   (Finders account)
Stuart White finds a mega rare locustella whilst out for a walk at one of his favourite haunts, Burnham Overy in Norfolk.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (22 Sep 2017)
 
 
Hunters can play key role in Condors returning to Northern California   (Conservation News)
Hunters transitioning from lead to non-lead ammunition may allow these apex scavengers to succeed there once again. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (22 Sep 2017)
 
 
Caged in the City: Vietnam's bird trade a threat to wild populations   (Wildlife crime)
A new study warns that Viet Nam's sizeable trade in wild birds is going unchecked and could harm wild populations if not managed. More here >
Written by: TRAFFIC (22 Sep 2017)
 
 
Seventy Four Percent of Seabirds Ingesting Plastic   (Research)
A new report has highlighted the threat marine plastic pollution poses to seabirds in the north-eastern Atlantic region and found that of 34 species investigated, 74% have ingested plastic. More here >
Written by: RSPB (21 Sep 2017)
 
 
The Africa vulture crisis continues unabated - at least 45 vultures poisoned in Mozambique   (Wildlife crime)
A new poisoning incident came to light recently in Limpopo National Park where 45 vulture carcasses were found. More here >
Written by: VCF (20 Sep 2017)
 
 
Wind farms and biodiversity: are they on a collision course?   (Research)
A newly published study has shown the potential vulnerability of birds and bats around the world to collide with wind turbines. More here >
Written by: BTO (20 Sep 2017)
 
 
BOTW: Winter Birds by Lars Jonsson   (Book Of The Week)
In this stunning book, one of the world's finest bird artists, Lars Jonsson, explores 40 of our best-loved winter birds.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (20 Sep 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 13 - 19 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
A Black-billed Cuckoo on Shetland was only the second record for the archipelago, the first being over 60 years ago. And we roundup the best of the rest from UK, Ireland and the WP. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (20 Sep 2017)
 
 
White-tailed Eagle killed in fight over mate   (Conservation News)
A rare instance of a White-tailed Eagle being being killed another has been documented in Kerry in southwest Ireland.
More here >
Written by: Golden Eagle Trust (19 Sep 2017)
 
 
Record numbers of Dunlin breeding at Dove Stone   (Conservation News)
Wading birds gathered in record numbers at Dove Stone in the Peak District this breeding season, thanks to an ambitious ongoing bog restoration programme. More here >
Written by: RSPB (18 Sep 2017)
 
 
Early observations indicate a poor breeding season for the Bewick's Swan   (Conservation News)
Experts from the (WWT) travelled over 2000 miles to the tundra to ring Bewick's Swans but sighted just five cygnets over nine days. More here >
Written by: WWT (18 Sep 2017)
 
 
Song Experiments Reveal 21 Possible New Tropical Bird Species   (Research)
Researchers have found evidence for what they believe should be 21 newly recognised Neotropic bird species.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (18 Sep 2017)
 
 
Stunning detective work uncovers Night Parrots in South Australia   (Conservation News)
Ecologists have made a ground-breaking discovery, uncovering evidence of Night Parrots, the 1st record in SA for more than a century.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (18 Sep 2017)
 
 
Talking Birds: Paul French   (Talking Birds)
In his latest interview Mark Pearson puts the questions to international bird guide and the current BBRC chairman Paul French.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (18 Sep 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 6 - 12 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
American Redstart on Barra, Stilt and Least Sandpipers at same Dorset site, the 5th Black-bellied Storm-petrel for the WP and much more.
More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (13 Sep 2017)
 
 
Black-bellied Storm-petrel, Banco de la Concepcion, Lanzarote, Sept 2017   (Finders account)
Bob Flood describes being onboard a Lanzarote Pelagics trip when the 5th Black-bellied Storm-petrel for the WP is found. More here >
Written by: Bob Flood (13 Sep 2017)
 
 
International protection for huge area of Northumberland coast   (12 Birds of Christmas)
The newly designated Marine Special Protection Area stretches 12 miles from the coastline into the North Sea. More here >
Written by: Natural England (12 Sep 2017)
 
 
Young birds suffer in the city   (Research)
City life is tough for young birds. But if they survive their first year, they are less susceptible to the effects of stress, according to research.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (12 Sep 2017)
 
 
Manx Hen Harrier dies on sea crossing but tag and body recovered   (Conservation News)
The RSPB have announced the loss of a two more satellite-tagged Hen Harrier from the 2017 breeding season.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (12 Sep 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: American Redstart on Barra   (Finders account)
Barra birder Bruce Taylor describes finding Britain's 6th American Redstart in Eoligarry churchyard on the picturesque Western Isles island.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (12 Sep 2017)
 
 
High-flying ducks cross Himalayas   (Research)
Ruddy Shelducks can reach altitudes of up to 6,800 metres (22,000 feet) to cross the Himalayas, new research shows.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (11 Sep 2017)
 
 
BOTW: Mozart's Starling   (Book Of The Week)
In Mozart's Starling, Haupt explores the unlikely bond between one of history's most controversial characters and one of history's most notoriously disliked birds. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (06 Sep 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 30 Aug - 5 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
Mark Golley rounds up the latest rare and scarce birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (06 Sep 2017)
 
 
Headstarted godwits head south for winter   (Conservation News)
A total of 26 Black-tailed Godwits, hand-reared at WWT Welney in Norfolk, have spread their wings for warmer climes.
More here >
Written by: WWT (06 Sep 2017)
 
 
Zoo first as Baer's Pochard hatch in Edinburgh   (Conservation News)
Keepers at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo are excited to announce the arrival of the first pair of Critically Endangered Baer's Pochard to be born at the park. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (06 Sep 2017)
 
 
Reintroducing the Pink Pigeon and Echo Parakeet in Mauritius   (Conservation News)
The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF), has a long and successful track record of exploiting bird translocation opportunities at any given time. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (06 Sep 2017)
 
 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust launches appeal to enlarge nature reserve   (Conservation News)
The Suffolk Wildlife Trust is calling for the public's support to buy 77 acres of land neighbouring the Lackford Lakes nature reserve near Bury St Edmunds. More here >
Written by: Wildlife Trust (06 Sep 2017)
 
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