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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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Goshawk shot in Cairngorms National Park   (Wildlife crime)
A Goshawk has been shot on an Aberdeenshire 'sporting' estate inside the Cairngorms National Park and later had to be euthanised due to its injuries.
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Written by: Raptor Persecution UK (11 May 2016)
 
 
Now Live: Talking Naturally ep25   (Podcast)
Episode 25 and we're talking Hedgehogs with Charlie Creek of Willows Hedgehog Rescue and then talk hunt trespass with Joe Hashman of the campaign group, Hounds Off.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (11 May 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Dalmatian Pelican, Cornwall   (Finders account)
Paul Freestone from Cornwall Birding, divulges the story behind finding a potential first for Britain, although he didn't know it at the time!
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Written by: Paul Freestone, Rare Bird Alert (10 May 2016)
 
 
Ireland's Hen Harrier in sharp decline   (Conservation News)
The fourth national survey of Hen Harriers in Ireland was completed in 2015 and has shown that the population is in steep decline over the last 15 years.
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Written by: Birdwatch Ireland (10 May 2016)
 
 
Sonic net could save birds and aircraft   (Research)
Introducing a noise net around airfields that emits sound levels equivalent to those of a conversation in a busy restaurant could prevent collisions between birds and aircraft.
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Written by: Phys.Org (10 May 2016)
 
 
Why vultures matter, and what we lose if they're gone   (Conservation News)
Losses of vultures can allow other scavengers to flourish, and proliferation of such scavengers could bring bacteria and viruses from carcasses into human cities. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (10 May 2016)
 
 
Swift Parrot now Critically Endangered   (Conservation News)
The Australian Government has listed the iconic Tasmanian swift parrot as critically endangered, lifting its status from endangered, following research by The Australian National University (ANU).
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Written by: Phys.Org (06 May 2016)
 
 
Shetland Autumn Accommodation - Special Offer   (Advertising feature)
Ravenscourt, a self-catering cottage in the quiet heart of Lerwick. Run by birder and good friend of RBA, Jon Dunn, he is giving RBA readers £100 off a week stay this autumn. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (06 May 2016)
 
 
Secial offer and Review: Lines from Nature   (Book review)
This latest book from renowned artist John Busby, finalised before death, and published by the Langford Press Wildlife Art Series, showcases a wide variety of Busby's stunning work.
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Written by: Andy Stoddart (06 May 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 27 Apr - 03 May   (Weekly Roundup)
Some big news this week with a White-crowned Sparrow in Cheshire, a Shetland first in the shape of a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and late news of an Alpine Accentor on Scolt Head in Norfolk.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (04 May 2016)
 
 
Give returning Swifts a warm welcome   (Press report)
Over the next few weeks Swifts will return to Britain in large numbers and the RSPB is asking people to do their bit to help the declining population.
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Written by: RSPB (04 May 2016)
 
 
Suffolk MP becomes national Bittern champion   (Press report)
Suffolk Coastal MP, Dr Therese Coffey, has become the new UK Bittern Champion, the RSPB hope it will raise the profile of some of the UK's most threatened species. More here >
Written by: RSPB (04 May 2016)
 
 
Veterinary drug could cause major drop in vulture numbers in Spain   (Press report)
Spain has approved new veterinary drugs containing diclofenac, jeopardising the viability of Europe's most important population of Griffon Vultures.
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Written by: BirdLife (04 May 2016)
 
 
Sir David Attenborough opens London Wildlife Trust's Woodberry Wetlands   (Press report)
Sir David Attenborough has opened a wonderful wildlife oasis in London that has been closed to the public for 200 years - Woodberry Wetlands.
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Written by: Wildlife Trust (04 May 2016)
 
 
Despite small brains - Ravens are just as clever as chimps   (Press report)
A new study has shown that despite their much smaller brain size Ravens are as clever as chimpanzees.
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Written by: Kabadayi et al (04 May 2016)
 
 
Tiny tagging tech creates new ways to study birds   (Press report)
The first lifetime-solar-powered tag for small songbirds has been developed, an invention that could revolutionize the way birds are tracked and studied.
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Written by: Cornell University (04 May 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-Field: Rose-breasted Grosbeak. West Burra, Shetland May 2016   (Finders account)
Lynn Goodlad describes finding the first Rose-breasted Grosbeak for Shetland from her kitchen window!
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Written by: Lynn Goodlad (04 May 2016)
 
 
Book review and Special offer: Nightingales in November   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews this book, which gives gives an insight into the private lives of twelve of our most-loved birds.
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Written by: Andy Stoddart (04 May 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: White-crowned Sparrow, Woolston Eyes, Cheshire   (Finders account)
Ringer Michael Miles describes finding Britain's 6th ever White-crowned Sparrow during a ringing session at Woolston Eyes.
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Written by: Michael Miles (03 May 2016)
 
 
New tower hide opens up spectacular views across the Avalon Marshes in Somerset.   (Press report)
Natural England yesterday (28th April) opened a new tower hide at its Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve in Somerset providing spectacular views across the Avalon Marshes.
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Written by: Natural England (29 Apr 2016)
 
 
Mark Golley's weekly birding round-up: 20 - 26 April 2016   (Weekly Roundup)
More Phylloscopus warblers were in the highlights this week, along with the reappearing Snowy Owl on Scilly, Hudsonian Whimbrel in Cornwall and a Bufflehead.
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Written by: Mark Golley (27 Apr 2016)
 
 
M4 motorway diversion to destroy the natural beauty of the Gwent Levels - RSPB   (Press report)
RSPB Cymru is urging the public to make their voices heard before it's too late, as the M4 motorway diversion threatens to cut through the heart of the Gwent Levels.
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Written by: RSPB (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
Study shows songbird travels nonstop for migration over Sahara   (Press report)
Researchers have found that the Pied Flycatcher flies for 40 to 60 hours straight when it crosses the Sahara Desert as part of its diurnal migration pattern.
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Written by: Phys.Org (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
Forest loss this century is driving many species towards extinction, warns new study   (Press report)
Deforestation since the turn of the century has driven at least 500 species of mammals, birds and amphibians closer to extinction, according to a newly published scientific study.
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Written by: Adrian Long (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
Finding Beck's Petrel: an eight day voyage of discovery   (Press report)
Beck's Petrel, a small, dark seabird with a white underbelly faces almost certain extinction unless its nesting grounds are found.
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Written by: Steve Cranwell (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
BirdLife advocates to halt construction of superhighway through IBA in Nigeria   (Press report)
The Cross River National Park, one of the most biologically diverse sites in Nigeria and an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) is currently being threatened by the construction of a Super-Highway.
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Written by: BirdLife (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
The search for swift surveyors!   (Press report)
This summer RSPB NI will be surveying in south Belfast to try and find the nest sites of Common Swift, and are looking for some extra help to carry out this important work.
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Written by: RSPB (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
Singapore's wild bird trade raises troubling questions about African Grey Parrots   (Press report)
A new study from the Wildlife Conservation Society and TRAFFIC underlines Singapore's role as a leading transit hub for birds from Africa and Europe to East Asia and the Middle East.
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Written by: TRAFFIC (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
Fairywrens' Brilliant Colours Intensify Through the Breeding Season   (Press report)
Researchers have discovered that male Red-backed Fairywrens are able to replenish their red feathers throughout the breeding season.
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Written by: Lantz et al (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
Book Review and Special Offer: A Pocket Guide to the Orchids of Britain and Ireland   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews this excellent new pocket guide book to the Orchids of Britain and Ireland.
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Written by: Andy Stoddart (20 Apr 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 13 - 19 Apr   (Weekly Roundup)
An Alpine Accentor photographed on the Hampshire coast doesn't hang around for the masses. The Cornish Snowy Owl takes flight and heads to Scilly and Iberian Chiffchaffs continue to make headlines.
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Written by: Mark Golley (20 Apr 2016)
 
 
Ravens - is it time to kill under general license?   (Conservation News)
With recent calls for Ravens to be added to the general license in Scotland blogger James Common has started an e-petition to ensure SNH keep the current status quo. More here >
Written by: James Common (19 Apr 2016)
 
 
Bird Therapy - therapeutic benefits of birdwatching   (Personal Account)
Birder Joe Harkness talks about the therapeutic benefits of birding for people suffering with mental health conditions.
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Written by: Joe Hakrness, Rare Bird Alert (19 Apr 2016)
 
 
The Beijing Cuckoo Project   (Research)
The Beijing Cuckoo Project is a new initiative that has the potential to make a huge difference to conservation in China whilst, at the same time, making ground breaking scientific discoveries.
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Written by: Birding Beijing, Terry Townshend (19 Apr 2016)
 
 
England's last Golden Eagle feared dead   (Conservation News)
England's last remaining Golden Eagle has failed to appear this spring, leading RSPB staff and volunteers at its Lake District home to fear the worst.
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Written by: RSPB (18 Apr 2016)
 
 
Badly sited windfarm adversely affected breeding Golden Plover   (Research)
A new study has shown a significant reduction in the number of breeding Golden Plover following the construction of turbines at a wind farm in the north of Scotland. More here >
Written by: RSPB (18 Apr 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Pallid Harrier, Marshfield, Gloucestershire April 2016   (Finders account)
Dedicated South Gloucestershire birder Martyn Hayes was having a fruitless day's birding at Marshfield when an interesting harrier caught his attention.
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Written by: Martyn Hayes, Rare Bird Alert (18 Apr 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Alpine Accentor, Hampshire, Apr 2016   (Finders account)
George Else describes how, on a bee recording trip to Brownwich Cliff on the Hampshire coast, he stumbled upon the county's first Alpine Accentor.
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Written by: George Else, Rare Bird Alert (18 Apr 2016)
 
 
Volunteers needed to protect rare seabirds in Northumberland   (Press report)
The Northumberland Little Tern Project is looking for volunteers to protect vulnerable nesting shorebirds this summer. This includes endangered Little Terns, Ringed Plovers and Oystercatchers.
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Written by: RSPB (15 Apr 2016)
 
 
Ground-Level Artificial Lights Disrupt Bird Migration   (Press report)
New research in The Condor: Ornithological Applications demonstrates that even ground-level artificial lights can affect birds passing overhead at night.
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Written by: Watson et al (15 Apr 2016)
 
 
City moths avoid the light   (Press report)
A new study by Swiss zoologists from the Universities of Basel and Zurich now shows that urban moths have learned to avoid light.
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Written by: Altermatt Florian (15 Apr 2016)
 
 
Preserving the Batumi bottleneck   (Conservation News)
Every year, over a million migratory birds fly through a 10-km wide corridor in Georgia on their way to their wintering grounds. They are under threat from illegal killing and infrastructure development.
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Written by: BirdLife (14 Apr 2016)
 
 
Talking Naturally ep24: Ultra Marathons   (Podcast)
In the latest TN Charlie talks to Mary Colwell about her 500 mile trek for Curlews and to Jamie Gilardi from the World Parrot Trust, for whom Charlie is himself raising money for this summer .
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (14 Apr 2016)
 
 
Book Review and Special Offer: The Most Perfect Thing   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews this is illuminating and engaging exploration of the science behind eggs and the history of man's obsession with them.
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Written by: Andy Stoddart (14 Apr 2016)
 
 
Balkan Lynx - how do you save a species that is almost impossible to track?   (Conservation News)
It took conservationists four years of research and hard work before their cameras spotted the Critically Endangered Balkan Lynx for the first time.
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Written by: BirdLife (13 Apr 2016)
 
 
Ulcinj Salina's salt pans could be saved by the very birds it protects   (Conservation News)
The ups and downs in the fight to protect these Montenegrin salt pans are too numerous to count. But could there be light at the end of the tunnel?
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Written by: BirdLife (13 Apr 2016)
 
 
How an infection almost made the Saiga extinct   (Conservation News)
More than half the world's population of this antelope was dead in a matter of months. Here's how BirdLife is saving the Saiga.
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Written by: BirdLife (13 Apr 2016)
 
 
Tropical birds develop 'superfast' wing muscles for mating, not flying   (Research)
Studies in a group of tropical birds have revealed one of the fastest limb muscles on record for any animal with a backbone.
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Written by: Phys.Org (13 Apr 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 6 - 12 Apr   (Weekly Roundup)
Plenty of new birds this week with highlights including a male Pallid Harrier in Kent, Black-headed Wagtail in W.Yorkshire, Iberian Chiffchaff in Shropshire, wandering White Storks and much more.
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Written by: Mark Golley (13 Apr 2016)
 
 
New Sociable Lapwing habitats discovered in Uzbekistan   (Conservation News)
Very little was known about the Critically Endangered species' migratory route through Central and South Asia. That could soon change after a recent new discovery. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (12 Apr 2016)
 
 
Finnish team wins third 'Champions of the Flyway'   (Conservation News)
The 3rd Champions of the Flyway Race took place in Israel in March this year. The 24hr race, featured 190 birders from 40 teams and raised $67,000 for conservation. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (12 Apr 2016)
 
 
Bassenthwaite Osprey pair return for fourth season   (Conservation News)
A famous pair of Ospreys have returned to Bassenthwaite over Easter weekend, sparking hopes for yet another successful year for the Lake District Osprey Project. More here >
Written by: RSPB (12 Apr 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 30 Mar - 05 Apr   (Weekly Roundup)
Plenty of fresh birds this week as storm Katie cleared. The Isle of Man lands it's first Slate-coloured Junco, a Western Rufous Turtle Dove in Kent and Snowy Owl in Cornwall were just some of the other highlights.
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Written by: Mark Golley (06 Apr 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Slate-coloured Junco, Isle of Man   (Finders account)
On an island not exactly famed for turning up mega rarities local birder and ringer Sean Gray describes finding the Isle of Man's first Slate-coloured Junco.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Apr 2016)
 
 
Birds are messengers of climate change   (Conservation News)
New study confirms common birds are powerful indicators of threats from climate change. From Europe to the US the data shows coherent and substantial changes in detriment to cold-adapted species.
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Written by: BirdLife (01 Apr 2016)
 
 
Toxic lead - even worse for Britain's swans than previously thought   (Conservation News)
The health of swans in Britain is being affected by lead poisoning at lower doses than previously recognised, suggests new research by the WWT) and the University of Exeter. More here >
Written by: WWT (01 Apr 2016)
 
 
2016 Breeding Bird Survey is up and running - do your bit for birds   (Conservation News)
It's the 1st of April and the surveying season begins for the BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) and will continue on through until the end of June.
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Written by: BTO (01 Apr 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 23 - 29 Mar   (Weekly Roundup)
The stand-out bird in an otherwise slow Easter weekend was Suffolk's first Thayer's Gull on the scrape at Minsmere RSPB.
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Written by: Mark Golley (30 Mar 2016)
 
 
Antarctic birds recognize individual humans   (Research)
Scientists in South Korea studied brown skuas living in Antarctica and reported that these birds too recognize people who had previously accessed the nests to measure their eggs and nestlings.More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (30 Mar 2016)
 
 
Songbirds 'teach chicks before they hatch'   (Research)
A new research paper, has shown how how Australian fairy-wrens start learning to imitate their parents before they even hatch.
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Written by: Phys.Org (30 Mar 2016)
 
 
RSPB Scotland celebrates return of EJ the Osprey to Loch Garten   (Conservation News)
RSPB Scotland is celebrating the return of EJ the osprey to its Loch Garten nature reserve in Speyside, a full 12 days earlier than she appeared last year.
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Written by: RSPB (30 Mar 2016)
 
 
Corsican Bearded Vulture egg hatches successfully in lab, in world first   (Conservation News)
A Corsican Bearded Vulture chick has hatched in a laboratory as part of an emergency action plan to save this declining and extremely small island population from going extinct. More here >
Written by: VCF (30 Mar 2016)
 
 
Talking Naturally ep023 - Birding Beijing   (Podcast)
In the latest TN podcast Charlie talks to Terry Townshend (aka Birding Beijing). He offers a fascinating insight into birds and conservation in China.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (29 Mar 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Thayer's Gull Minsmere RSPB, Suffolk   (Finders account)
Brian Small describes how during an Easter weekend visit to Minsmere, and just before giving his son a driving lesson, he found an adult Thayer's Gull.
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Written by: Brian Small (29 Mar 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 16 - 22 Mar   (Weekly Roundup)
There were plenty of long-stayers on offer this week but it was a Demoiselle Crane in Cumbria that caused a few ripples in the rarity pond.
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Written by: Mark Golley (23 Mar 2016)
 
 
Poor weather hits garden birds in 2015   (Conservation News)
The annual results of the BTO Garden BirdWatch show an interesting story for some of our more common garden birds, with Blue Tit, Great Tit and Blackbird numbers all well below average during the second half of 2015. More here >
Written by: BTO (22 Mar 2016)
 
 
Review and Special Offer: Bird Families of the World   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews Bird Families of the World which distils the voluminous detail of the 17-volume Handbook of Birds of the World into a single book.
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Written by: Andy Stoddart (22 Mar 2016)
 
 
Highlights from the 2014 Irish Rare Bird Report   (Personal Account)
Following the recent publication of the 2014 Irish Rare Bird Report we take a look at some of the highlights including new species as well as removal of an other. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (16 Mar 2016)
 
 
Review and Special Offer: The Birds of Borneo   (Book review)
Mike Blair reviews this comprehensive guide to the varied avifauna of this island biodiversity hotspot, all illustrated, by the same expert artists who worked on the celebrated Birds of South-East Asia.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (16 Mar 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 09 - 15 Mar   (Weekly Roundup)
New birds turning up this week were pretty scarce but one new bird that made the headlines is Richardson's Cackling Goose, taking the British list to 601.
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Written by: Mark Golley (16 Mar 2016)
 
 
African vulture pilot study aims to reduce poisoning deaths   (Conservation News)
Saving Africa's Vultures is a new project to tackle the continent's vulture crisis, and aims to find out more about the greatest threat facing African vultures: poisoning. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (15 Mar 2016)
 
 
Lush stores raise £100k for Hen Harriers   (Conservation News)
Over £100,000 has been raised for Hen Harrier conservation and satellite tagging through sales of Lush's Hen Harrier shaped bath bomb.
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Written by: RSPB (15 Mar 2016)
 
 
Record Black-faced Spoonbill count, despite deteriorating habitat   (Conservation News)
The annual International Black-faced Spoonbill Census recorded 3,356 individuals in Jan 2016, up 2.6% from the last year, and a record recent count for this species. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (15 Mar 2016)
 
 
Mass bird slaughter goes on at British military base in Cyprus   (Wildlife crime)
Over 800,000 birds were trapped and killed illegally on a British military base in Cyprus last autumn, according to the latest research by the RSPB and BirdLife Cyprus.
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Written by: RSPB (15 Mar 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 02 - 08 Mar   (Weekly Roundup)
Plenty of long-stayers remained in place this week, Glaucous-winged Gull, American Herring Gulls, Pacific Diver and Black Scoter. Multiple Northern-long-tailed Tits were the fresh blood this week.
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Written by: Mark Golley (09 Mar 2016)
 
 
New Spurn Bird Observatory Grand Opening   (Event)
The new Spurn Bird Observatory building will be officially opened on Sunday Mar 27 at 2pm. Naturalist and presenter Mike Dilger will be cutting the ribbon and all are welcome.
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Written by: Spurn Bird Observatory (09 Mar 2016)
 
 
Talking Naturally ep022 - Around the Med: Pt1   (Podcast)
The latest TN is live and this week we are looking at Montagu's Harrier conservation and also the plight of the Iberian Lynx, the world's rarest cat.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (08 Mar 2016)
 
 
Eight million birds killed illegally at 20 Mediterranean locations each year   (Wildlife crime)
The huge number is part of the even bigger one of 25 million birds being illicitly trapped, shot or glued annually in the region, according to a Birdlife report. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (08 Mar 2016)
 
 
BAWC 2016 LIVE video streams from RBA   (Event)
We are delighted to able to announce that we will be streaming live video of key talks from from the Birders Against Wildlife Crime conference next weekend.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Mar 2016)
 
 
The Invisible Killer: Mist Nets At Chinese Airports   (Personal Account)
Terry Townshend looks at the use of mist nets at Chinese airports, which by some estimates, could be killing at least 13 millions birds every year!
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Written by: Terry Townshend (05 Mar 2016)
 
 
Sandstorm buries hundreds of albatross chicks   (Conservation News)
Hundreds of Black-footed Albatross chicks were buried up to their necks by north-westerly winds that caused a sand storm on the beach on Kure Atoll.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Mar 2016)
 
 
Bearded Vulture found dead in the French Pyrenees   (Conservation News)
A male Bearded Vulture breeding in the French Pyrenees has been found dead. Investigations are now underway to determine the cause of death.
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Written by: VCF (04 Mar 2016)
 
 
Dragonfly is found to be the world's longest-distance flyer   (Research)
A dragonfly barely an inch and a half long appears to be animal world's most prolific long distance traveller - flying thousands of miles as it migrates from continent to continent. More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (04 Mar 2016)
 
 
Snowy Owl tracked with incredible detail   (Research)
A collaboration of more than 40 scientists, as well as dozens of organizations and institutions, Project SNOWstorm is the most ambitious attempt ever to understand the winter ecology of Snowy Owls in the US. More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (04 Mar 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 24 Feb - 01 Mar   (Weekly Roundup)
A fairly settled week with Ireland's first Glaucous-winged Gull remainimg in County Cork. Other highlights included Hooded Merganser, Pacific Diver, American Herring Gull, Hudsonian Whimbrel and Northern Harrier.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (02 Mar 2016)
 
 
UK's wildlife crime unit wins late reprieve from closure   (Press report)
The National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) has been spared from closure following a last minute funding announcement by the government on Tuesday.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (02 Mar 2016)
 
 
Talking Naturally special episode: Abberton and Hanningfield   (Podcast)
In a special episode of Talking Naturally Charlie heads to Essex to spend they day around Abberton and Hanningfield Reservoirs.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (02 Mar 2016)
 
 
Do animals recognise their disabilities?   (Press report)
Kirma the Bearded Vulture was first seen in the wild in the Spanish Pyrenees in 2010 with a serious injury in its lower mandible but there are signs that she has adapted to her physical disability.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (02 Mar 2016)
 
 
Record breeding season for Magenta Petrel   (Press report)
Conservationists are celebrating a record breeding season for Magenta Petrel, a big step for a bird thought extinct until 1978.
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Written by: BirdLife (02 Mar 2016)
 
 
Longer-distance migratory birds are the smart ones   (Press report)
Birds that migrate the greatest distances have more new neurons in the regions of the brain responsible for navigation and spatial orientation, suggests a new paper published in Scientific Reports.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (02 Mar 2016)
 
 
Egyptian Vultures increasing in Catalonia   (Press report)
While the European population is generally declining, that of Catalonia has been increasing. Answers to this may prove essential to revert the conservation situation with this endangered species.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (02 Mar 2016)
 
 
Caerlaverock NNR: have your say on its future   (Press report)
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is asking for views on its plans for the future management of Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Dumfries.
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Written by: Scottish Natural Heritage (02 Mar 2016)
 
 
Record-breaking wintering numbers of Spoon-billed Sandpipers in China   (Conservation News)
Positive news from China as researchers have counted at least 45 individuals from a four locations, the highest number ever found in China during winter.
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Written by: BirdLife (25 Feb 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 17 - 23 Feb   (Weekly Roundup)
The bird making the headlines this week was one found in 2008, the Yelkouan Shearwater, which takes the British list to 600. Elsewhere many of the usual suspects were still present.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (24 Feb 2016)
 
 
Scottish minister accepts tougher penalties needed for wildlife offences   (Wildlife crime)
The Scottish Environment Minister has accepted recommendations to introduce tough new maximum penalties for those who commit crimes against wildlife.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (24 Feb 2016)
 
 
DVD Guides: review and half-price sale   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews two of Paul Doherty's DVD Guide series. And courtesy of WildSounds & Books all the titles are available at half-price until 31 March.
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Written by: Andy Stoddart (24 Feb 2016)
 
 
Fulmars contaminated more by food than microplastics   (Research)
Contrary to previous belief, new research has shown that microplastics are not a significant source of environmental pollutants in fulmars.
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Written by: Phys.Org (24 Feb 2016)
 
 
West Nile Virus Has Struck Millions More Birds Than Thought   (Research)
The first in-depth study of the virus's impacts on bird populations, discovered the disease killed millions of birds many more than previously thought.
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Written by: Phys.Org (24 Feb 2016)
 
 
Ecotourism can save endangered species   (Research)
Ecotourism can provide the critical difference between survival and extinction for endangered animals, according to new research from Australia's Griffith University.
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Written by: Phys.Org (24 Feb 2016)
 
 
Birdfair breaks record to help migratory birds   (Conservation News)
Migratory birds have been handed a welcome boost by fundraising efforts from Birdfair 2015 after £320,000 was handed over to BirdLife to help vulnerable migratory birds in the Eastern Mediterranean.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (23 Feb 2016)
 
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