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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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Griffon Vultures summering in western Alps up 40% in 3 years   (Conservation News)
This summer's census of Griffon Vultures in the western Alps has counted almost 2500 Griffon Vultures, a significant increase on previous years. More here >
Written by: VCF (06 Sep 2017)
 
 
Cuckoos trick hosts with sparrowhawk mimmic   (Research)
The Cuckoo, notorious for evading parental duty by hiding her eggs in the nests of other brooding birds, is even more devious than previously thought. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (06 Sep 2017)
 
 
Hen Harrier disappears on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park   (Wildlife crime)
The RSPB has issued an appeal for information after a satellite tagged young Hen Harrier disappeared on an Aberdeenshire grouse moor. More here >
Written by: RSPB (06 Sep 2017)
 
 
Red Kite found dead in Co Down - suspected shot   (Wildlife crime)
The bird was found with suspected gunshot wounds on a public laneway outside Moneyslane on Thursday 17th August. More here >
Written by: RSPB (31 Aug 2017)
 
 
BOTW: The Birder's Guide to Africa   (Book Of The Week)
Our book of the week is the new Birder's Guide to Africa, the first comprehensive summary of bird watching in the African region. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (30 Aug 2017)
 
 
Wing shape helps swifts glide through storms   (Research)
A new study suggests that the aerodynamics of swifts' wings enable them to adapt effortlessly to sudden changes in wind speed and direction.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (30 Aug 2017)
 
 
World's first floating aviary gives hope to Critically Endangered duck   (Conservation News)
A flock of Tufted Ducks are currently spending time in the new aviary that could help save the Madagascar Pochard. More here >
Written by: WWT (30 Aug 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 23 - 29 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
A Pacific Diver in Dublin and presumed Elegant Tern in Cornwall were the major new birds this week but the news was dominated by drift migrants.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (30 Aug 2017)
 
 
RSPB condemns decision to build in Breckland Stone Curlew buffer zone   (Conservation News)
The RSPB has condemned the Planning Inspectorate's decision to grant permission at appeal for the building of 177 houses on the south edge of Watton. More here >
Written by: RSPB (29 Aug 2017)
 
 
White-letter Hairstreak discovered in Scotland after 130 year absence   (Conservation News)
Borders Butterfly Recorder Iain Cowe spotted the White-letter Hairstreak feeding in a field edge near Paxton, Berwickshire on the Scottish borders on 9 August. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (29 Aug 2017)
 
 
Western Purple Swamphen added to the British List   (British List)
The British List now stands at 610 after the BOURC accept the Western Purple Swamphen found at RSPB Minsmere last summer before relocating to Lincolnshire. More here >
Written by: BOURC (29 Aug 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Yellow Warbler, Portland   (Finders account)
A power-cut and a visit from his mother-in-law played a large part in Duncan Walbridge finding the first Yellow Warbler for the mainland, he tells us his story here. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (29 Aug 2017)
 
 
REVIEW: The Beauty of The Sound Approach: A selection of bird songs   (Book review)
Style, substance, sonic splendour and some surprises combine to impress Mark James Pearson as The Sound Approach's new release finds a loving home in the 'S' section. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (29 Aug 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Yellow Warbler, Mizen Head   (Finders account)
On a trip to Ireland to visit relatives Eugene Dillon-Hooper and his father make a mega discovery.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Aug 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 16 - 22 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
The tail end of Hurricane Gert deposits two Yellow Warblers on a magic Monday, whilst in Netherlands a Brown Booby is the WP bird of the week.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (23 Aug 2017)
 
 
Overseas Book of the Month   (Book Of The Week)
Our overseas book of the month is the new Photographic Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka, a fully comprehensive guide to all 462 bird species in the country. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (23 Aug 2017)
 
 
Waders of Europe - a photographic guide   (Book Of The Week)
Our Book of the Week is the stunning new photographic guide by Lars Gejl. Through outstanding photography and concise, detailed text, Waders of Europe is indispensable for anyone interested in learning more about waders. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (23 Aug 2017)
 
 
Peregrine poisoned in Devon quarry   (Wildlife crime)
Devon and Cornwall police are investigating a suspected case of raptor persecution following the death of a Peregrine.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (23 Aug 2017)
 
 
Red-footed Booby added to the British List   (First for Britain)
Red-footed Booby has become the latest addition to the British List after the BOURC accepted the second-calendar-year female at St.Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex in 2016. More here >
Written by: BOURC (22 Aug 2017)
 
 
White-tailed Eagle successfully raises chicks from two different nests   (Conservation News)
A male White-tailed Eagle has successfully raised chicks from two different nests in East Scotland for the first time ever in Scotland. More here >
Written by: RSPB (22 Aug 2017)
 
 
Blue-throated Macaws are learning to trust artificial nest boxes   (Conservation News)
This year, nine Blue-throated Macaw chicks have successfully hatched from nest boxes including the first-ever second-generation nest box fledging. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (22 Aug 2017)
 
 
2017 Bird Photographer of the Year winners announced   (Conservation News)
Having completed its second year, Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) is pleased to announce the 2017 winners of this prestigious competition.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (22 Aug 2017)
 
 
Poole Harbour Ospreys take first flight   (Conservation News)
Eight Osprey chicks have taken their first flights in Poole Harbour after being raised and released at a confidential location within the area.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (22 Aug 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 9 - 15 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
Wilson's Storm-petrels, big shearwaters and a wildlife bonanza impress off Scilly, plus we have the best of the rest from Britain and the WP.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (16 Aug 2017)
 
 
Birdfair 2017 - See You There   (Event)
Birdfair 2017 is taking place at Rutland Water this weekend, as always we will be there and hope to see you there too.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (16 Aug 2017)
 
 
BOTW: Bird Photographer of the Year 2017   (Book Of The Week)
This beautiful book accompanies the photographic competition celebrating some of the best bird photography of the year.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (16 Aug 2017)
 
 
Talking Birds: Bob Flood   (Talking Birds)
In his latest Talking Birds series Mark Pearson puts the questions to renowned seabird expert Bob Flood.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (16 Aug 2017)
 
 
Madagascar's wetlands on the brink of destruction   (Conservation News)
Madagascar's wetlands are in a 'profound' state of decline, and without intervention, wetland habitats and wildlife in Madagascar could be lost for good. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (16 Aug 2017)
 
 
Norfolk Montagu's Harrier goes missing - presumed killed   (Wildlife crime)
Sally's 'disappearance' comes almost 3 years to the day when another tagged Montagu's Harrier 'disappeared' in the very same area. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (15 Aug 2017)
 
 
Marsh Harriers fail to breed after eggs taken from moorland nest   (Wildlife crime)
The RSPB and North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following illegal human interference on a grouse moor near Ikley. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (15 Aug 2017)
 
 
Kingbird and Leaf Warbler added to the British List   (British List)
The British List now stands at 608 following the addition of Eastern Kingbird and Pale-legged Leaf Warbler. More here >
Written by: BOU (14 Aug 2017)
 
 
Feathers give up secrets of 'brush-tailed' penguins' wintering grounds   (Research)
Scientists have discovered a new and potentially better way to track where penguins go over the winter using forensics. More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (10 Aug 2017)
 
 
Steep declines for many woodland species   (Conservation News)
The latest results from the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) show that many of our woodland birds are in trouble.
More here >
Written by: BTO (10 Aug 2017)
 
 
Great White Egret breeds successfully in Norfolk for the first time   (Conservation News)
Following an unsuccessful breeding attempt in 2016 this year a paid of Great White Egrets have fledged three young at Holkham NNR. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (09 Aug 2017)
 
 
Northern breeding grounds of Myrtle Warbler discovered   (Research)
Using isotope fingerprints in feathers, researchers have pinpointed the northern breeding grounds of Myrtle Warbler.
More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (09 Aug 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 2 - 8 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
Another week dominated by seabird news with Barolo Shearwater and Fea's/Zino's Petrel seen from the mainland, yet more massive counts of Wilson's Petrels off Cork and Scilly is shearwater heaven. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (09 Aug 2017)
 
 
Shorebirds in Action: An Introduction to Waders and their Behaviour   (Book Of The Week)
Our Book of the Week is a copiously illustrated account by an acknowledged expert of all the major aspects of the fascinating lives of shorebirds
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (09 Aug 2017)
 
 
Record number of Hen Harriers fitted with satellite tags   (Conservation News)
The RSPB has fitted a record number of chicks with tags, across a wider geographical area than ever before, more than doubling the number it tagged in 2016. More here >
Written by: RSPB (08 Aug 2017)
 
 
Griffon Vultures and other birds killed in Portuguese fires   (Conservation News)
At least 18 young Griffon Vultures died in a major fire that affected the Portas do Rodao, a large griffon colony near Vila Velha de Rodao, in central Portugal. More here >
Written by: VCF (08 Aug 2017)
 
 
Huge project to rid Orkney of Stoats to get lottery funding   (Conservation News)
An ambitious project to save Orkney’s native wildlife has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (08 Aug 2017)
 
 
How do birds get their colours?   (Research)
A new study explores the role of melanins in creating complex plumage patterns in 9,000 species of birds.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (08 Aug 2017)
 
 
26,000€ fine for electricity company for electrocution of vultures   (Wildlife crime)
In a landmark case a Spanish court has ordered an electricity utility to pay the penalty for the electrocution of 4 Griffon Vultures in Ossa de Montiel last year.
More here >
Written by: VCF (08 Aug 2017)
 
 
The Ultimate Scilly Pelagic   (Personal Account)
In over 700 pelagics off the Isles of Scilly Bob Flood thought he had seen it it all - he was wrong!
More here >
Written by: Bob Flood (07 Aug 2017)
 
 
Nottinghamshire Bee-eaters' nests fail   (Conservation News)
After drawing more that 10,000 visitors it looks like the breeding Bee-eaters at East Leake in Nottinghamshire will be unsuccessful as the RSPB report that the nests have failed. More here >
Written by: RSPB (03 Aug 2017)
 
 
Free membership to Spurn Bird Observatory for U18's   (Conservation News)
As part of the their commitment to encourage young birders to visit they obs SBO are offering free digital membership for 18y/o and under from 1st Sept.
More here >
Written by: Spurn Bird Observatory (02 Aug 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 26 Jul - 1 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
Huge numbers of Wilson's Petrels were found off the south west coasts of Britain and Ireland, whilst in Somerset we hear news of breeding Night Herons.
More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (02 Aug 2017)
 
 
Night Herons breed in Somerset - a UK first   (Conservation News)
There is photographic confirmation that, for the first time in recorded history, a pair of Night Herons has bred in the UK.
More here >
Written by: Wildlife Trust (01 Aug 2017)
 
 
Killing of English Hen Harriers continues - 2017 breeding numbers revealed   (Wildlife crime)
The RSPB has released figures for 2017 Hen Harrier breeding season and it has proved to be another disastrous season as only 10 young were fledged. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (01 Aug 2017)
 
 
Hiding in plain sight: How camouflaged birds decide where to blend in   (Research)
Animals that rely on camouflage can choose the best places to conceal themselves based on their individual appearance, new research shows. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (01 Aug 2017)
 
 
New breeding stronghold of Asia's rarest seabird discovered in Korea   (Conservation News)
Chinese Crested Tern have been discovered breeding in the Korean Peninsula. This new stronghold could help the it bounce back from near-extinction. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (01 Aug 2017)
 
 
Stone Curlews breed for first time at Dunwich Heath   (Conservation News)
Years of dedicated habitat management have paid off as Stone Curlews have successfully bred for the first time at the National Trust's Dunwich Heath. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (01 Aug 2017)
 
 
Over 2,000 species in England to be significantly affected by climate change   (Research)
¾ of 3,000 plant and animal species in England are likely to be significantly affected by climate change by the end of the century. More here >
Written by: BTO (28 Jul 2017)
 
 
Gannets learn to find favourite fishing grounds   (Research)
Like humans, some birds can spend years learning and exploring before developing more settled habits.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (28 Jul 2017)
 
 
New bullfinch that humans drove to extinction discovered in Azores   (Research)
Researchers have discovered the bones of a new extinct species of songbird, a bullfinch which they have named Pyrrhula crassa. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (28 Jul 2017)
 
 
Best summer ever for Hummingbird Hawk-moths?   (Research)
We're on track for a record summer for Hummingbird Hawk-moth sightings in Britain, with more recorded in gardens this June than in previous years.
More here >
Written by: BBRC (28 Jul 2017)
 
 
Overseas Book of the Month: Collins Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia   (Book Of The Week)
The new field guide fro Collins covering the South-East Asia region is our overseas book of the month for August.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (26 Jul 2017)
 
 
Book of the Week: Farming and Birds   (Book Of The Week)
Ian Newton discusses the changes that have occurred in British agriculture over the past seventy years, and the effects they have had on bird populations.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (26 Jul 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 19 - 25 July   (Weekly Roundup)
It was eyes offshore this week as epic sea-watching conditions deliver Wilson's Petrels (and more besides) in south-west England.
More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (26 Jul 2017)
 
 
Climate change and disturbance pushing Capercaillie to the edge   (Conservation News)
The latest national survey of Scotland's population of Capercaillie, the world's largest grouse, estimates there to be only 1114 individuals. More here >
Written by: RSPB (26 Jul 2017)
 
 
Help choose Oxford's new swift tower   (Conservation News)
A public vote has opened on the Oxford City Council to choose the winner of the Swift Tower competition with three designs participants can vote for. More here >
Written by: RSPB (25 Jul 2017)
 
 
Rural structures pose greater relative threat to birds than urban ones   (Research)
A new study has found that larger buildings in rural areas pose a greater threat to birds than if those same-sized buildings were located in an urban area. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Jul 2017)
 
 
Alberta oil fields forcing birds to raise impostors at alarming rate   (Research)
Alberta's oil and gas infrastructure is providing a great living to the Brown-headed Cowbird, a bird species that tricks other songbirds into raising its young. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Jul 2017)
 
 
Villagers buy their own nature reserve to protect Turtle Doves   (Conservation News)
Two couples supported by fellow residents in a Kent village have bought their own nature reserve to protect Turtle Doves. More here >
Written by: RSPB (24 Jul 2017)
 
 
Sandwich Terns breed at Minsmere for first time in four decades   (Conservation News)
Sandwich terns successfully breed at the flagship RSPB nature reserve on the Suffolk coast, for first time since 1978.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (21 Jul 2017)
 
 
Bee-eaters hatch chicks in Nottinghamshire   (Conservation News)
After touching down in East Leake quarry on 25 June, the Nottinghamshire Bee-eaters have successfully hatched chicks, just the third time this has happened in a decade.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (20 Jul 2017)
 
 
BOTW: The Hen Harrier   (Book Of The Week)
Our book of the week is the new edition of Donald Watson acknowledged classic - The Hen Harrier, with forward by Mark Avery.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (20 Jul 2017)
 
 
Record breeding year for Black-winged Stilts   (Conservation News)
A record 13 Black-winged Stilts have fledged in the UK from nests across Kent, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, including nine on two RSPB reserves.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (20 Jul 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 12 - 18 July   (Weekly Roundup)
Cornwall's Amur Falcon reappears but gives birders the run around, Other highlights include Swinhoe's Petrel, Collared Pratincole and a number of rare breeders are revealed.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (19 Jul 2017)
 
 
Cattle Egrets breed at RSPB Ham Wall   (Conservation News)
Cattle Egrets have bred successfully for only the second time ever in the UK and the first on an RSPB reserve at Ham Wall in Somerset.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (19 Jul 2017)
 
 
UK's largest mainland seabird colony revealed   (Conservation News)
Gannets, puffins and razorbills are among the hundreds of thousands of seabirds that make up the largest mainland seabird colony in the UK on the Flamborough and Filey Coast. More here >
Written by: RSPB (19 Jul 2017)
 
 
Sir David Attenborough warns of a 'critical' summer for butterflies   (Conservation News)
Sir David Attenborough has warned that UK butterflies face a critical summer after a string of poor years has seen the numbers of many common species decline. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (19 Jul 2017)
 
 
Pallid Harriers breed in Western Europe for first time   (Conservation News)
A breeding pair of Pallid Harriers has been discovered near Groningen in the Netherlands: the first time the species has bred Western Europe.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (19 Jul 2017)
 
 
The Dragonfly Challenge   (Research)
The British Dragonfly Society are asking people to record their dragonfly sightings during a week long citizen science survey.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (18 Jul 2017)
 
 
Nesting in Cavities Protects Birds from Predators - to a Point   (Research)
Nesting in cavities provides birds with some protection from predators - but it isn’t foolproof according to a new study.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (18 Jul 2017)
 
 
Ravens can plan ahead   (Research)
A new study shows that ravens, can plan ahead for different types of events and are willing to forgo an immediate reward in order to gain a better one in the future. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (18 Jul 2017)
 
 
Northern Ireland Hen Harriers down 22% in seven years   (Conservation News)
There are now 46 breeding pairs left in Northern Ireland - a fall of 22% since 2010, when there were 59 pairs - and the numbers are also declining elsewhere in the UK. More here >
Written by: RSPB (18 Jul 2017)
 
 
Book review and special offer: Waders of Europe   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews this comprehensive, authoritative and beautifully illustrated new guide. Both beginners and seasoned wader watchers will find much of value here. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (18 Jul 2017)
 
 
Seaside Sparrows caught between predators and rising seas   (Research)
Sea-level rise may be a big problem for saltmarsh birds, but so is predation, and birds sometimes find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (13 Jul 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 5 - 11 July   (Weekly Roundup)
Britain's 2nd Amur Falcon is found in Cornwall, Fair Isle's fascinating Phylloscopus lingers in the Obs garden whilst a Fea's (type) Petrel is videoed drifting past Berry Head in Devon.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (12 Jul 2017)
 
 
RSPB launch crowdfunder to rebuild hide destroyed in storm surge   (Conservation News)
The new hide designed by Biotope will be flood resilient, accommodate large numbers of people and have dedicated area for photographers.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (12 Jul 2017)
 
 
Scottish Osprey chicks arrive in Dorset for translocation   (Conservation News)
Eight Osprey chicks have safely arrived in Poole Harbour as part of a five year translocation project, aimed at re-establishing Osprey's on the south coast.
More here >
Written by: Birds of Poole Harbour (12 Jul 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Pacific Swift, Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire, July 2017   (Finders account)
Philip Bloor finds Scotland's first Pacific Swift at his local patch of four years, Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (07 Jul 2017)
 
 
Birds' migration genes are conditioned by geography   (Research)
Studies of Willow Warbler in Sweden, Finland and the Baltic States show that 'migration genes' differ, depending on where the birds breed in the summer.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (07 Jul 2017)
 
 
Praying mantises hunt down birds worldwide   (Research)
A study by zoologists from Switzerland and the US shows: praying mantises all over the globe also include birds in their diet.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (07 Jul 2017)
 
 
Mass poisoning kills 94 Critically Endangered vultures   (Wildlife crime)
Ninety four critically endangered White-backed Vultures have been reported dead after feeding on a poisoned elephant carcass recently in Zimbabwe.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (07 Jul 2017)
 
 
British seabirds use area three times the size of Spain   (Research)
New research has identified the most important areas for Britain and Ireland's seabirds at sea, with the majority of 'hotspots' revealed in the coastal waters of Scotland. More here >
Written by: RSPB (07 Jul 2017)
 
 
£600,000 boost for rare wildlife on Orkney   (Conservation News)
Some of the UK's rarest wildlife has been given a big boost, it was announced, thanks to funding from Coastal Communities Fund, for an ambitious project on one of Orkney's islands. More here >
Written by: RSPB (07 Jul 2017)
 
 
Waders of Europe - a photographic guide   (Book Of The Week)
Our Book of the Week is the stunning new photographic guide by Lars Gejl. Through outstanding photography and concise, detailed text, Waders of Europe is indispensable for anyone interested in learning more about waders. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Jul 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 28 June - 04 July   (Weekly Roundup)
A Pacific Swift in Aberdeenshire was the standout bird of the week. Other highlights included Bee-eaters possibly breeding Notts, Black-browed Albatross on the east coast plus we roundup the best from around the WP.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (05 Jul 2017)
 
 
Scotland keeps a welcome for Welsh Osprey   (Press report)
One of only two female Welsh Ospreys breeding successfully in the UK has hatched out two chicks in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (04 Jul 2017)
 
 
New call to ban diclofenac in Europe   (Press report)
Five European environmental organizations are re-launching a campaign to ban veterinary diclofenac in Europe.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (04 Jul 2017)
 
 
Mexico to use dolphins to save critically endangered Vaquita Porpoise   (Press report)
Mexico announced plans recently to use trained dolphins to corral the last remaining Vaquita Porpoises into a protected breeding ground, a last-ditch bid to save the critically endangered species.
More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (04 Jul 2017)
 
 
Birdwatchers asked to keep a look out for the UK's rarest seabird   (Press report)
RSPB Scotland is asking birdwatchers to keep an eye out for Roseate Terns in the Firth of Forth this summer.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (01 Jul 2017)
 
 
Paradise saved: some of world's rarest birds rebound on Pacific islands cleared of invasive predators   (Press report)
Five remote Pacific islands are once again safe havens for four of our world's rarest bird species following the success of one of the most ambitious island restoration projects ever implemented.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (01 Jul 2017)
 
 
Rare and exotic birds spotted at quarry site in Nottinghamshire   (Press report)
Several Bee-eaters have been found at a quarry in Nottinghamshire, raising hopes that they might breed.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (01 Jul 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 21 - 27 Jun   (Weekly Roundup)
A stunning White-throated Needletail spent a few hours on Barra, Western Isles, the Elegant Tern popped up in Dorset plus Bee-eaters in Nottinghamshire and much more.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (28 Jun 2017)
 
 
ReWild: The Art of Returning to Nature   (Book Of The Week)
Our book of the week is ReWild: The Art of Returning to Nature by Nick Baker. A beautiful book and inspiring exploration of the art of returning to nature.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (27 Jun 2017)
 
 
UK Hen Harrier population suffers decline, according to latest figures   (Press report)
The latest Hen Harrier survey reveals a UK population in 2016 of 545 territorial pairs, a drop of 88 pairs since the last national survey in 2010.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (27 Jun 2017)
 
 
Teepees for tits bring bearded beauties to reedbed   (Press report)
Handmade reed wigwams have attracted Bearded Tits to nest at RSPB Old Moor nature reserve, in South Yorkshire, for the first time.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (27 Jun 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: White-throated Needletail, Barra, Western Isles, June 2017   (Finders account)
Bruce Taylor describes finding a truly stunning mega on the island of Barra in the Western Isles. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (26 Jun 2017)
 
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