Jon Dunn brings you his first roundup of 2026 and its a bumper edition looking back at the festive fortnight as we saw out 2025 and welcomed in a new year. More here >

We look back at the standout rarity records and notable species recorded in Britain and Ireland in early 2025. More here >

Warm, settled weather helped many familiar species raise more young, offering a rare piece of good news after a disastrous summer in 2024. More here >

Long-term research from north-west Spain shows Yellow-legged Gulls abandoning traditional refuges and triggering the formation of multi-species waterbird colonies in more accessible coastal sites. More here >

Objective analysis across Asia finds no evidence that koels match their eggs to those of the birds they parasitise most often. challenging long-held assumptions about the brood parasite. More here >

New Motus tags and receivers in Fife aim to reveal how coastal birds move through the year. More here >

The closure comes as the team at Caerlaverock is restructured with the focus moving away from staffing the shop and cafe, towards a smaller team dedicated to developing the reserve itself. More here >

New tracking research reveals that small migratory birds use strikingly different flight strategies over the Sahara and major seas. More here >

The website Ornithomedia is reporting that conservation groups have outlined plans based on historic evidence of the species presence in Netherlands. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his final roundup of 2025, looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Detailed behavioural, breeding and survival monitoring suggests tiny long-life trackers can be used safely on one of Europe's smallest shorebirds. More here >

The spectacular head feathers of male Golden and Lady Amherst's Pheasants significantly reduce what they can see, creating large blind spots that may leave them more vulnerable to predators. More here >

A seasonal message from Dick Filby and the team at Rare Bird Alert. More here >

Researchers show that shrikes organise their 20,000-kilometre journeys into predictable stages, suggesting migration is governed by an inherited travel plan refined by environmental cues. More here >

Large-scale research shows that intertidal mariculture along China's coast has become an essential food source for migratory shorebirds. More here >

New research reveals how seasonal seabird nesting reshapes the movements of top marine predators in one of the world’s most remote reef systems. More here >

New research reveals that the 'liquid' quality of certain bird songs is created by unusual vocal control that allows pressure to build before sound is released. More here >

The newly revealed disappearance adds to three earlier cases involving satellite-tagged birds now under police investigation. More here >

A record island-wide census reveals rapid population growth, rising breeding success, and the long-term impact of coordinated conservation work. More here >

Whilst topping up her garden bird feeders, Jess Benyon came face to face with a very unexpected and rare visitor. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his penultimate roundup of 2025 ahead of a well deserved Christmas and New Year break. More here >

More than 1,100 Sandwich Tern chicks fledged at Forvie National Nature Reserve on Scotland's east coast, this summer. More here >

NatureScot-backed research confirms that breeding and release has delivered high survival and early breeding success for Scotland's Wildcats. More here >

Marsh Fritillaries have shown encouraging increases at carefully managed sites this season, highlighting the value of habitat restoration and volunteer effort. More here >

The oldest Bearded Vulture ever recorded in the wild was recently rescued in the French Alps by some of the same conservationists who released him 37 years ago. More here >

Police are investigating the disappearance of three White-tailed Eagles after two satellite tags were found cut off and one bird stopped transmitting. More here >

Carefully managed captive breeding and habitat protection are beginning to slow the decline of one of the world's most threatened birds. More here >

After centuries of irregular breeding tied to Arctic rodent cycles, the Snowy Owl has finally vanished from Sweden's mountain landscapes. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Fresh counts from Talimarzhan Reservoir suggest a cautiously positive trend for the Critically Endangered Sociable Lapwing. More here >

Europe's major conservation groups say the Commission's new Environmental Omnibus and Grids Package dismantle long-established safeguards for nature. More here >

NatureScot and BTO data reveal all farmland bird groups have fallen over the past decade, even as woodland and many urban species show long-term gains. More here >

Six-week prison sentence handed down to Anthony Nurse after CCTV captured him repeatedly stamping on a gull in a deliberate attack. More here >

New figures from the BTO show 865,000 birds ringed in 2024, uncovering remarkable survival stories and a major influx of Siskins across the UK. More here >

Surveys on a remote limestone ridge in Papua New Guinea’s Southern Fold Mountains have revealed a striking new species, the Hooded Jewel-babbler. More here >

The reintroduced bird was killed within hours of its release, highlighting the severe threat power infrastructure continues to pose to the island's struggling vulture population. More here >

Major rewilding project will bring back two long-lost species to Eastbrookend Country Park, restoring wetlands and reconnecting local communities with nature. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

New research reveals that even faint coastal lighting alters speed and height in birds arriving from the sea. More here >

New analysis shows how collapsing sardine stocks after 2004 killed tens of thousands of adult African Penguins, creating a population crisis still unfolding today. More here >

New long-term research shows that egg colour, size and shape are largely individual trademarks - and shaped by age and laying order. More here >

New research reveals how biologging equipment affects behaviour, chick growth and adult condition in European Shags on the Norwegian coast. More here >

A 19-year photographic study charts how Bonelli's Eagles hold their ground and pass territories from one generation to the next. More here >

Scientists report significant drops in breeding bird density close to roads, despite relatively low traffic volumes. More here >

A new Survey shows Peregrine numbers down 56% since 2002, with habitat pressures and moorland management among key concerns. More here >

Police Scotland has launched an appeal for information after a protected Goshawk was found shot in the Whiterashes area of Aberdeenshire. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Long-term monitoring in the Grands Causses, in France, shows consistently strong survival rates despite growing populations and expanding human pressures. More here >

Scientists describe Hierococcyx tiganada - a cloaked cuckoo hiding in plain sight - thanks to its unique three-syllabled song and subtle plumage differences. More here >

Suffolk Wildlife Trust celebrates public support as 381-acre marshland becomes protected for future generations. More here >

Ten-year study shows how female condition, brain size and duckling quality drive brood mixing in Common Eiders. More here >

A newly published study has confirmed the identity of an unusual hybrid warbler captured in New York - a cross between a Mourning Warbler and a Common Yellowthroat. More here >

Essex police have said a man has been arrested after five red kites were found dead in a field in Orsett. More here >

Nearly 40,000 wintering birds now thrive on the RSPB's restored Jubilee Marsh - a landscape built from London's Elizabeth line excavations. More here >

New analysis from the RSPB reveals an ironic trend of new housing developments using names of some of the UK's most threatened birds. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Study finds modest gains in bird numbers four years after the EU's neonicotinoid ban - but full recovery may lie years ahead. More here >

New research has shown how two familiar urban birds adjust their escape decisions and refuge choices in cities compared to rural landscapes. More here >

New Czech research shows that wildflower margins continue to support biodiversity through the cold months – even without special mowing regimes. More here >

Restored vegetation beneath solar panels creates rich and stable avian communities across the US Midwest. More here >

New research shows Hermit Thrush and Swainson's Thrush are equally detectable at both ends of the day, offering greater flexibility for survey work. More here >

Satellite tracking reveals that dark and light forms breed in different mountains and on different schedules. More here >

First coordinated assessment from Canada to Peru reveals widespread losses among key nonbreeding species and flags urgent conservation priorities. More here >

New research shows Oriental Reed Warblers encode urgency using changes in pitch and duration, prompting stronger responses from nearby birds. More here >

Freedom of Information data reveal dozens of illegally poisoned birds of prey in key valleys between 2015-2023 and a lack of updated official mapping. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

New DNA study reveals widespread predation on vulnerable wildlife across the Pacific Northwest. More here >

The national adjudication panel strengthens its team with Richard Patient, known for finding and documenting some standout rarities. More here >

A sharp slowdown in annual losses boosts hopes as conservation partners agree a global recovery strategy. More here >

A new national analysis warns that weak enforcement against wildlife crime is enabling wider offending, with over 80% of perpetrators also linked to violent, acquisitive or drug-related crimes. More here >

A 30-year comparison finds stable species richness, despite major changes in management. More here >

Analysis of more than 9,000 species shows that the birds humans find most visually appealing are also the most likely to appear in domestic and international markets. More here >

Analysis of more than 9,000 species shows that the birds humans find most visually appealing are also the most likely to appear in domestic and international markets. More here >

Gyr Falcons feeding on infected carcasses are dying in growing numbers, according to researchers monitoring breeding territories across the island. More here >

New BTO research reveals that long-distance migrants like Swallows and Willow Warblers are struggling to build vital fuel reserves before their epic journeys to Africa. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Global study shows that island birds have rounder wings and longer legs, reflecting a shift toward terrestrial lifestyles in the absence of predators and rivals. More here >

New research uncovers unexpected causes of egg and chick loss in one of Africa's most threatened birds. More here >

New research shows that House Sparrows and Starlings behave differently in North America than in Europe, even though their overall ecological niches remain the same. More here >

New research confirms that decades of supplementary feeding helped more young eagles survive to adulthood, aiding the species' remarkable recovery. More here >

Post-mortems reveal all three chicks from the cathedral's famous peregrine nest died after ingesting poison - though how it happened remains a mystery. More here >

Incident highlights global by-catch risks for vulnerable seabirds and the vital role of fisher-reporting and mitigation tools. More here >

BTO urges public to report dead and sick birds as winter migration brings heightened risk of avian influenza. More here >

Rare Breeding Birds Panel report reveals remarkable comebacks - but sharp declines for others. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Join Dick Filby and experience life above 4,000 metres in the remote mountains of northern India - a realm of Snow Leopards, Pallas's Cats, Lammergeiers, and endless blue skies. More here >

Researchers develop a cost-effective mapping tool to pinpoint high-risk power line areas for endangered species conservation. More here >

Brazilian researchers discover that both bats and hummingbirds pollinate the same high-altitude plant, ensuring its survival across changing seasons and conditions. More here >

Badgers are often blamed when wader nests fail on British farmland, but new evidence suggests their role may be far smaller than assumed. More here >

New GPS tracking study reveals that young European Honey Buzzards may wander for half a decade before returning to breed near their natal forests. More here >

New experiments show that altering daylength delays migratory restlessness and changes fuelling behaviour in young birds heading for Africa. More here >

New research shows Arctic songbirds stick to daily activity cycles all year round, yet show striking flexibility in when they migrate. More here >

New research shows that beetles and grasshoppers underpin bird diets – and their decline could spell disaster for species already in trouble. More here >

How one headline on White-tailed Eagle predation turned into an inevitable call to "shoot eagles". More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Over 100 moth species have become established in Britain since 1900 - and the trend continues upward, say scientists from Butterfly Conservation. More here >

BirdLife International welcomes $140,000 donation to combat longline fishing deaths and safeguard the species' future. More here >

Neil Davies recounts a once-in-a-lifetime moment for his birding crew on St Mary's . More here >

New research shows that dozens of Neotropical bird lineages have independently evolved to follow army ants — and almost never turn back. More here >

New national study revises the estimated toll from outdoor cats to around 60 million birds annually – a sharp drop from 2013 figures, but still a major conservation concern. More here >