Scientists have uncovered wht they believe to be the first evidence that low concentrations of an antidepressant disrupting the courtship of songbirds. More here >

A new study has shown, for the first time, that cuckoos vary the size of their eggs to match those of their hosts, providing evidence of evolutionary adaptation More here >

So far, over 20 birds, both adults and juveniles, have been killed in the nets, and several others became trapped but were freed. More here >

Andy Stoddart brings you a comprehensive roundup and analysis of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. Rare seabirds stole the show this week with a potential first for Britain off Cornwall. More here >

Scottish Ministers have decided that they need more time to consider the controversial proposals for a golf course at Coul Links, near Embo, East Sutherland. More here >

Many blame the inception of social media, which is now used extensively as an easy way to advertise the animals on the black market. More here >

This is the first time that Hen Harriers have nested successfully in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 2015 when a single chick fledged. More here >

Changes to UK farming practices probably didn't cause a crash in the number of Bewick's Swans, according to to new research by WWT. More here >

This year's British Birdwatching Fair will support the creation of Argentina's largest national park, in the process providing a haven to nearly a million flamingos and shorebirds. More here >

Recent satellite images and photos taken from helicopters show the King Penguin population on Ile aux Cochon has collapsed, with barely 200,000 remaining. More here >

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

Andy Stoddart reviews this unique and spectacular handbook - the most complete and comprehensive photographic guide to the passerines of the Western Palearctic. More here >

Scientists publishing locations of rare species have been blamed for helping poachers drive them to extinction but many believe that data publishing is important to help many species. More here >

Andy Deighton describes finding Britain's eight ever Audouin's Gull in the most unlikely of locations, central Sheffield. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you a comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined by Audouin's Gull and Greater Sand Plover, both in Yorkshire. More here >

Common Cranes are here to stay and we could have as many as 275 breeding pairs within 50 years, according to the latest population model. More here >

Over the next few weeks experts will learn a lot more about the life of Twites as they use technology to take a closer look at England's most southerly population. More here >

One of the UK's rarest butterflies is set to benefit from a new project on the Devon and Somerset border that will see farmers working together to help local wildlife, More here >

A study published in The Condor: Ornithological Applications presents a case study on how bird surveys can better inform conservation and vegetation restoration efforts. More here >

Illuminating fishing nets with low-cost lights could reduce the terrible impact they have on seabirds and marine-dwellers by more than 85 per cent, new research has shown. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you a comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, including a Sooty Tern in Northumberland. More here >

Andy Stoddart reviews the most comprehensive and authoritative field guides to North American birds of prey ever published. More here >

After years of preparation, the Critically Endangered Raso Lark now spreads its wings on its new home of Santa Luzia. More here >

Five major krill fishing firms have agreed to halt operations across huge swathes of the Antarctic to help protect wildlife. More here >

American Crows and Northwestern Crows almost exclusively (97% of the time) instigate any aggressive interactions with Common Ravens no matter where in North America. More here >

By faithfully copying the most popular songs, swamp sparrows create time-honored song traditions that can be just as long-lasting as human traditions. More here >

A provocative study suggests that the notoriously clever Caledonian Crows pass on successful designs to future generations, a hallmark of culture. More here >

The global population of insectivorous birds annually consumes as much energy as a megacity the size of New York. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you a comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, including Pacific Golden Plover and Squacco Heron. More here >

Hen Harrier has bred on the National Trust's High Peak Moors, in the Peak District National Park, for the first time in four years. More here >

Research has found that young Turtle Doves raised on a diet of seeds foraged from arable plants rather than food provided in people's gardens are more likely to survive after fledging. More here >

A French director said on Monday he would abandon filming at a Mediterranean wetland after a pilot sparked panic among a huge flock of flamingos. More here >

Male Purple-crowned Fairy-wrens use their purple crowns to show off about their social status and strength, according to a new study. More here >

European fishing activities take place outside European waters, including in West and Northern Africa, where the pressure put on marine life and ecosystems is just as alarming and devastating. More here >

Scientists made an interesting discovery whilst studying camera trap footage, they found Griffon Vultures feeding at night. More here >

The Swedish government proposed four new marine protected areas in the Baltic Sea, but this soon turned into a complicated, ugly tale. More here >

The Delaware Bay is one of the world's hot spots for bird flu - a bonanza for scientists seeking clues about how influenza evolves so they just might better protect people. More here >

Results show captive-bred Bearded Vulture, Durzon, died from poisoning in Grands Causses, along with other raptors. More here >

Ulcinj Salina is a traditional salt pan whose shallow waters feed and support more than 250 bird species. However, recent proposals to build a large-scale tourism resort threaten to obliterate it. More here >

Andy Stoddart brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, again headlined by the American Royal Tern. More here >

Firefighters were recently called out to tackle a large blaze on the South Head at St Bees, which has damaged an important area for nesting birds and wildlife. More here >

The Vulture Conservation Foundation's 2018 Bearded Vulture release season culminated in the release of two young Bearded Vultures in the Swiss Federal Wildlife Refuge Huetstock near Melchsee-Frutt. More here >

The latest figures from the BTO, just published in a scientific paper using state-of-the art methods for assessing the size of national bird populations, make for interesting reading. More here >

Andy Stoddart reviews The Ascent of Birds which distils vast amounts of literature on the subject of avian evolution in a highly engaging and accessible way. More here >

Chris Batty brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

They travel 12,000km and cross the Sahara Desert twice to seasonally exploit resources and favourable climates on both sides of the desert. More here >

A two year project to repeat a famous bird survey by driving over 20, 000km in a 4x4 across Botswana has confirmed researchers' fears. More here >

21 Black-tailed Godwits were released in the Cambridgeshire Fens after being hand-reared by conservationists at WWT Welney. More here >

Wildlife lovers across Scotland's towns and cities are being asked to look out for the country's only widespread blue butterfly this summer, amidst fears it could be struggling. More here >

Changes in sea surface temperature affect the survival of albatross during their first year at sea. More here >

The main finding was that the density of stoats appears to be high compared to other islands around the world where stoat densities have been estimated during eradications. More here >

One chick has been seen, however RSPB staff believe from watching the parents' behaviour that there may be two. More here >

Chris Batty brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Fears that rare Little Terns breeding on the east Norfolk coast might abandon nests if disturbed by Great Yarmouth Air Show remain three weeks before event. More here >

The Australian Government has decided to reject an application for phosphate mining on Christmas Island, a crucial wildlife haven in the Indian Ocean. More here >

Bitterns are breeding at RSPB Leighton Moss for the first time in a decade, following the introduction of new methods of managing the nature reserve four years ago. More here >

A crowdfunding campaign to fund a judicial review of SNH's decision to grant a license for a Raven cull in Perthshire, secured it's initial funding target within just 12 hours of being launched. More here >

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

Martin Dorey, founder of #2minutebeachclean, is the expert when it comes to understanding the impact plastics have on our planet. No. More. Plastic. shows you what you can do with just 2 minutes of your time. More here >

Ahead of a final decision on Tuesday planning officers recommends that the development is refused as it would cause "significant and permanent loss of sand dune habitat". More here >

The RSPB secures funding needed to build new storm-resilient hide and wants your help to name it.
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Jon Dunn brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Book your tickets now for the one of the birding events of the year - The Spurn MigFest.
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Mark talks to the effervescent TV presenter and passionate naturalist Mike Dilger about his love and birds and wildlife. More here >

As the 2018 Corncrake survey gets underway conservationists are concerned that declines in the last three years will continue. More here >

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

Police and the RSPB are appealing for information following the disappearance of three protected, satellite-tagged Hen Harriers in Scotland and Cumbria. More here >

David Cooper finds Scotland's second Marmora's Warbler on Unst, Shetland, during a 24-hour period in which four megas were found on the archipelago. More here >

Andy Stoddart brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

A new study has shown that Egyptian Vultures traveled as far as 7,500 miles in a single migration, at up to around 223 miles per day. More here >

Spurn Bird Observatory and the British Trust for Ornithology are calling for young birders to enter the prestigious Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder of The Year competition. More here >

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

New paper confirms link between raptor persecution and driven grouse shooting in Peak District National Park where Goshawk and Peregrine numbers are in catastrophic decline. More here >

The latest results from the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) show that the Red Kite is well and truly back and here to stay. More here >

Pembrokeshire MP Simon Hart describes finding a Green Heron in his Pembrokeshire garden. More here >

Spotted Flycatcher and Willow Warbler numbers on the increase in Scotland, whilst in England they continue to plummet. More here >

New Zealand's endangered Westland Petrel forages during its breeding season in a range that overlaps more with trawl fishing activity than conservationists previously realised. More here >

A new study, shows auklets are surprisingly adaptable, establishing a new colony on freshly created habitat following 2008 volcanic eruptions. More here >

Following on from the success of their 2015 book Behind the Binoculars, Keith Betton and Mark Avery are back, taking you behind the scenes, and behind the binoculars, of a diverse range of birding and wildlife personalities. More here >

Suffolk Wildlife Trust's vision for a vast new nature reserve in the Broads will become reality following a decision by the Heritage Lottery Fund to award £4,063,000.More here >

A strain of the disease responsible for killing off nearly two thirds of the UK's greenfinches has been discovered in myna bird populations in Pakistan. More here >

Hookpod are launching a new project off the coast of Brazil, to equip five longline fishing boats with Hookpods. More here >

A number of well-known bird species are now at risk of extinction, this is the chief conclusion of State of the World's Birds 2018. More here >

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

Ashley Fisher describes finding his dream bird, only the fourth record for Britain and the first for the Isles of Scilly. More here >

A Black-tailed Godwit has returned to The Fens in East Anglia where it was hand-reared after migrating as far as Portugal for the winter.
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Common Cranes have bred successfully for the first time at WWT Welney Wetland Centre in Norfolk, hatching two chicks.
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A new unique study shows by moving away from diseases in the tropics enables species to survive with a less costly immune system. More here >

Although in critical danger of extinction a series of conservation initiatives have led to record numbers of the species being seen this past November. More here >

Andy Stoddart brings you this week's birding roudnup from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, with early spring migrants and one or two complete surprises. More here >

The Critically Endangered Baer's Pochard population is estimated at less than 1000, making them rarer than Giant Pandas. More here >

Another satellite tagged eagle has disappeared in highly suspicious circumstances near Glen Quaich - an area dominated by driven grouse shooting. More here >

World Land Trust has launched an urgent appeal to permanently protect tropical forest where hundreds of species are threatened by plans to build a new road. More here >

Two declining butterflies suffered their worst year on record in 2017 after a chilly snap in spring and a gloomy, wet summer. More here >

The Trump administration has announced a position on protecting migratory birds that is a drastic pullback from policies in force for the past 100 years. More here >

Andy Stoddart brings you this week's birding roudnup from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, with early spring migrants and one or two complete surprises. More here >

The UK's changing climate means conditions may now be suitable for one of Sir Winston Churchill's favourite butterflies, the Black-veined White, to return, a study has revealed. More here >

A new study presents some of the best information to date on where North American Common Terns go when they leave their nesting lakes each autumn. More here >

Conservationists braved the mountainous landscape of Sao Tome Island in the first ever comprehensive study of three elusive bird species, with fascinating results. But their findings also highlight the urgent need for better management of its Natural Park. More here >

A Local council ignores national outcry by ploughing ahead with plans that threaten one of the last bastions for Nightingales in England. More here >