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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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Weekly birding round-up: 20 - 26 Feb   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back on the week's best birds from around Britain and Ireland, where a wintering Myrtle Warbler in Ayrshire leads the headlines. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (27 Feb 2024)
 
 
Norfolk Hawker no longer endangered as it spreads its wings   (Conservation News)
Once confined to a small area of East Anglia the Norfolk Hawker dragonfly is no longer considered endangered having established itself in Cambridgeshire, Kent and Herefordshire. More here >
Written by:  (27 Feb 2024)
 
 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust announces new nature reserve in Doncaster   (Conservation News)
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust have expanded their holdings on the edge of Doncaster, securing a home for more wildlife in one of Yorkshire's most rapidly expanding business development zones. More here >
Written by:  (26 Feb 2024)
 
 
Mosquito Control Project to Save Honeycreepers in Hawaii   (News)
Several Hawaiian honeycreepers are facing imminent extinction due to avian malaria carried by invasive Southern House Mosquitoes. More here >
Written by:  (26 Feb 2024)
 
 
Nominations open for membership of the BOU's Records Committee   (News)
The BOURC is responsible for maintaining the British List - the official list of birds recorded in Great Britain - which the BOU has maintained since 1882. More here >
Written by:  (26 Feb 2024)
 
 
New Reserve in Colombia will Protect Endangered Antpitta   (Conservation News)
The new reserve will help protect the Cundinamarca Antpitta, documented for the first time in 1989, and with numbers only in the hundreds. More here >
Written by:  (26 Feb 2024)
 
 
New breeding population of rare White-spotted Sable moth found in Kent   (News)
Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is celebrating the discovery of a new breeding group of rare White-spotted Sable moth near Canterbury. More here >
Written by:  (26 Feb 2024)
 
 
Wildlife Trust faces £10,000 bill after reserve break-in   (News)
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers were left angry and frustrated after a break in at Attenborough Nature Reserve leaves the charity facing a large bill. More here >
Written by:  (26 Feb 2024)
 
 
Flaco, New York's famous escaped Eagle Owl dies after building strike   (News)
The Eurasian Eagle Owl escaped from Central Park Zoo last February and has been living in Central Park since. He became a major attraction for both birders and non-birders. More here >
Written by:  (26 Feb 2024)
 
 
Prolific Norfolk egg thief in possession of thousands of eggs   (Wildlife crime)
Daniel Lingham, 71, of Newton St Faith, appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court on Tuesday 20 February 2024 where he pleaded guilty to five offences. More here >
Written by:  (21 Feb 2024)
 
 
First known photos of 'lost bird' captured by scientists   (News)
Scientists have captured photos of a bird long thought lost. The Yellow-crested Helmetshrike is listed as a 'lost bird' by the American Bird Conservancy because it had not seen in nearly two decades. More here >
Written by:  (21 Feb 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 13 - 19 Feb   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back on the week's best birds from around Britain Ireland and Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by:  (20 Feb 2024)
 
 
Sandwich Terns avoid entering offshore wind farms   (Research)
A recent study has found that Sandwich Terns in the North Sea are avoiding entering areas with wind farms within their foraging ranges. More here >
Written by:  (20 Feb 2024)
 
 
Cromer goats join Norfolk Wildlife Trust in the Brecks   (Conservation News)
Twelve rare breed goats are settling into their new life with Norfolk Wildlife Trust after retiring from their conservation role on the north Norfolk coast. More here >
Written by:  (20 Feb 2024)
 
 
Ministers to have final say on controversial Coul Links golf course   (Conservation News)
The Scottish Government has called-in controversial plans to build a golf course on one of Scotland's important and last remaining undeveloped dune systems. More here >
Written by:  (20 Feb 2024)
 
 
Devon nature reserve extended to mark coronation of King Charles   (Conservation News)
Natural England in partnership with Clinton Devon Estates declares new extension to Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve. More here >
Written by:  (20 Feb 2024)
 
 
Avian flu now detected in albatrosses on South Georgia   (Conservation News)
The latest results from samples taken from the islands reveal that the disease has now been detected in Wandering Albatross. More here >
Written by:  (20 Feb 2024)
 
 
Worlingham Marshes - a new nature reserve in the Suffolk Broads   (Conservation News)
The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports Suffolk Wildlife Trust with £2million towards a new 381 acre nature reserve in the Broads National Park. More here >
Written by:  (19 Feb 2024)
 
 
Australia's most at-risk bird species share some common traits   (Research)
Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University (ANU) has shown. More here >
Written by:  (19 Feb 2024)
 
 
Conservationists begin work to reintroduce Pine Martens to Kent and Sussex   (Conservation News)
A collaboration of conservationists is examining the feasibility of a Pine Marten reintroduction to the South East and are asking people for their views. More here >
Written by:  (19 Feb 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 6 - 12 Feb   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back on the week's best birds from around Britain Ireland and Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (13 Feb 2024)
 
 
Protected areas in The Wash should be extended to help Curlews   (Research)
A new study, involving BTO and the Wash Wader Research Group, has highlighted the importance of agricultural fields adjacent to The Wash for wintering Curlews. More here >
Written by:  (13 Feb 2024)
 
 
Love is in the air as National Nest Box Week begins   (Conservation News)
Each year, Valentine's Day marks the start of National Nest Box Week. Mid February is when many birds will start to pair up and seek out territories for the breeding season ahead. More here >
Written by:  (13 Feb 2024)
 
 
Father and son wildlife criminals avoid jail for laundering 22 Peregrines   (Wildlife crime)
Timothy Hall and his son Lewis Hall were handed community service orders after pleading guilty to laundering 22 wild Peregrines destined for buyers in the Middle East. More here >
Written by:  (13 Feb 2024)
 
 
New observation platform opens at Warwickshire reserve   (News)
A haven for both wildlife and people, Brandon Marsh in Warwickshire now offers a new perspective thanks to the installation of a new observation platform. More here >
Written by:  (13 Feb 2024)
 
 
A mink-free Britain now within reach?   (Research)
Is a mink-free Britain now within reach after an innovative world-first trial, offering a ray of hope for endangered water voles and other native species. More here >
Written by:  (13 Feb 2024)
 
 
Stejneger's Scoter added to the British List   (First for Britain)
The scoter was discovered in December 2022 in Lothian, amongst wintering Velvet Scoter in one of their core British wintering grounds on the east coast of Scotland. More here >
Written by:  (13 Feb 2024)
 
 
Birdflu responsible for declines in at least three species of seabird   (Research)
A new report has for the first time shown the impacts of recent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks on populations of the UK's seabirds. More here >
Written by:  (13 Feb 2024)
 
 
New first British record of Taiga Flycatcher   (British List)
A scan of a photo nearly 50 years old and posted on social media, led to a reassessment and new first British record. More here >
Written by:  (12 Feb 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 30 Jan - 5 Feb   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back on the week's best birds from around Britain Ireland and Western Palearctic, where a Sociable Lapwing in Cornwall headlines. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (06 Feb 2024)
 
 
NatureScot introduces tougher licences for urban gull culling   (Conservation News)
The move will reduce the number of licences that are issued to control gulls in towns and cities each breeding season, following new evidence on the extent to which populations are struggling. More here >
Written by:  (06 Feb 2024)
 
 
Lifeline for seabirds as sandeel fisheries in North Sea closed   (Conservation News)
Threatened seabirds have been thrown a lifeline, after decades of campaigning have finally succeeded in stopping industrial sandeel fishing in the English North Sea and in all Scottish waters. More here >
Written by: RSPB (06 Feb 2024)
 
 
Gulls moving plastic pollution around European wetlands   (Research)
Researchers in Spain have discovered that gulls visiting from Britain are transporting significant amounts of plastic waste from landfill sites to key wetland areas. More here >
Written by:  (06 Feb 2024)
 
 
Irish Hen Harrier population in free fall   (Conservation News)
The latest report on the status of breeding Hen Harrier in Ireland has just been published by the National Parks & Wildlife Services and has shown a huge decline of one-third in just seven years. More here >
Written by:  (05 Feb 2024)
 
 
Relocated songbirds can successfully learn the diversity of songs needed to survive   (Research)
Nestling songbirds relocated as part of conservation programs successfully learn the song repertoires they need to communicate - and ultimately survive—in the wild, a new study has found. More here >
Written by:  (02 Feb 2024)
 
 
UK Common Crane population hits record-breaking high   (News)
Driven to extinction in the UK during the 16th century, the population is now at its highest level since the species returned in 1979. More here >
Written by:  (02 Feb 2024)
 
 
Mixed fortunes for UK's herons and egrets   (Conservation News)
Surveys show colonising egrets and Spoonbills continuing to increase in many parts of the UK, while breeding Grey Herons seem slow in bouncing back following recent declines. More here >
Written by:  (02 Feb 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 23 - 29 Jan   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back on the week's best birds from around Britain Ireland and Western Palearctic, where both Norfolk and Essex scored county firsts. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (30 Jan 2024)
 
 
Two new hides open at Northumberland nature reserve   (News)
The new hides at Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s East Chevington reserve have been made possible with finding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. More here >
Written by:  (30 Jan 2024)
 
 
Smoke from wildfires curbs movement in woodpeckers   (Research)
Scientists in the United States studying the effects of wildfires on the movement of birds have found that smoke significantly reduces the movements of Acorn Woodpeckers. More here >
Written by:  (30 Jan 2024)
 
 
Cypriot bird trappers caught are 'tip of the iceberg   (Wildlife crime)
Conservationists and police find and dismantle 26 illegal trapping sites while hunters & trappers lament about high fines, urge government to legalise bird poaching and to stop CABS from working on Cyprus. More here >
Written by:  (30 Jan 2024)
 
 
Balearic Shearwaters show surprising flexibility to adapt to climate change   (Research)
A new study has shown that individual birds were shifting their range northwards by an average of 25km per year. More here >
Written by:  (30 Jan 2024)
 
 
Finders in the Field: Black Scoter, Holkham Bay - a first for Norfolk   (Finders account)
Mike Buckland finds Norfolk's first Black Scoter at Holkham Bay off the North Norfolk Coast. More here >
Written by:  (30 Jan 2024)
 
 
In the Galapagos, urban finches fare better against vampire fly   (Research)
A new study gives hope that some populations of Darwin's Finches may be better armed to survive a devastating invasive parasite. More here >
Written by:  (29 Jan 2024)
 
 
Peregrine found shot in Doncaster   (Wildlife crime)
South Yorkshire Police are asking the for the public's help following the shooting of a Peregrine Falcon in Doncaster. More here >
Written by:  (29 Jan 2024)
 
 
Scientists find previously unknown Emperor Penguins colonies   (Research)
Using satellite imagery, four new Emperor Penguin colonies have been found in Antarctica, which scientists believe are likely to have been present for many years. More here >
Written by:  (29 Jan 2024)
 
 
Catastrophic Griffon Vulture decline in Kazakhstan   (Research)
In just twelve years, the number of active nests in the Karatau mountains decreased by 95%. What are the reasons behind this decline? More here >
Written by:  (29 Jan 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 16 - 22 Jan   (Weekly Roundup)
In a week which saw some wild weather and many predictions of rare white gulls from the north, it was a non-avian white creature from the Arctic which stole the headlines. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (23 Jan 2024)
 
 
Emergency authorisation of bee-killing pesticide is a "deathblow", say conservationists   (Conservation News)
The authorisation to use a highly damaging neonicotinoid has been approved, despite 15,000 people calling on them to choose better support for farmers and thriving wildlife, instead of bee-killing pesticides. More here >
Written by:  (23 Jan 2024)
 
 
Scientists carry out aerial surveys of world's largest penguin colony   (Research)
Researchers from British Antarctic Survey have carried out aerial surveys of the remote volcanic Zavodovski Island in the sub-Antarctic to count the largest penguin colony in the world. More here >
Written by:  (23 Jan 2024)
 
 
Collaboration needed if Little Bustards are to be saved   (Research)
Newly published research reveals how cooperation between different actors is key to finding answers and avoiding the decline of the most threatened populations of the Little Bustard. More here >
Written by:  (23 Jan 2024)
 
 
Cornish choughs move inland   (News)
For the first time since their return to Cornwall's coastline, Cornish choughs have been seen on a daily basis on some of Cornwall Wildlife Trust's inland nature reserves in Penwith. More here >
Written by:  (23 Jan 2024)
 
 
Blue Tit population booms with moths on the menu   (Research)
The importance of moth caterpillars for common garden birds has been revealed in a new study. Researchers found that years when moth numbers were up resulted in increased population growth for the Blue Tit. More here >
Written by:  (23 Jan 2024)
 
 
Butterflies could lose spots as climate warms   (Research)
Female meadow brown butterflies have fewer spots if they develop in warmer weather - so climate change could make them less spotty, new research shows. More here >
Written by:  (18 Jan 2024)
 
 
Crowdfunder to buy satellite tags for Short-eared Owls   (Conservation News)
Raptor Aid CIO has announced the launch of its 2024 grant fundraiser in part aiming to support the North of England Raptor Forum to fund satellite tags for their first project tagging Short-eared Owl. More here >
Written by:  (18 Jan 2024)
 
 
CABS bust international bird smuggling ring in Poland   (Wildlife crime)
Between 16,000 and 20,000 birds may have passed through a fictitious breeding facility for songbirds in Poland, ending up in the catering industry or as decoy for hunters in Italy. More here >
Written by:  (18 Jan 2024)
 
 
Derbyshire 'drug addict' jailed for stealing Peregrine eggs   (Wildlife crime)
Covert footage taken by the RSPB caught Christopher Wheeldon abseiling down a cliff to steal the eggs, which are believed to have been hatched and then laundered into the illegal Falconry trade. More here >
Written by:  (16 Jan 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 9 - 15 Jan   (Weekly Roundup)
Only the second week of the new year, and the decent birds continued to come, if not thick and fast, then certainly with a frequency and quality that belied the time of year, Jon Dunn reports. More here >
Written by:  (16 Jan 2024)
 
 
Critically Endangered Australian parrot faces multi-virus threat   (Conservation News)
A Critically Endangered parrot, with a population numbering as few as 70 in the wild, could be at further risk after being found to carry a half-dozen previously undetected viruses. More here >
Written by:  (16 Jan 2024)
 
 
Extraordinary lives of Short-eared Owls revealed by new tag data   (Research)
Travel far, breed hard, die young' - while this might sound like a hedonistic rock-and-roll lifestyle, a new study reveals this is how Short-eared Owls live their lives. More here >
Written by:  (16 Jan 2024)
 
 
Climate change driving significant increases in Scotland's bird populations   (Research)
A new report has shown the effects of hotter and wetter weather are creating significant changes to the numbers and species of birds thriving in urban, woodland, upland and farmland habitats. More here >
Written by:  (11 Jan 2024)
 
 
Widespread population collapse of Africa's Savanna Raptors   (Research)
Newly published research describes declines in nearly 90% of 42 species assessed, and suggests that more than two-thirds may now qualify as globally threatened. More here >
Written by:  (11 Jan 2024)
 
 
£210,000 boost for west Norfolk's wildlife   (News)
Norfolk Wildlife Trust opens the new year with an exciting new project making vital improvements to rare wildlife-rich wetlands near Kings Lynn. More here >
Written by:  (10 Jan 2024)
 
 
Polar Bears observed hunting Snow Geese   (Research)
A Polar Bear on Bylot Island, north of Baffin Island, has been seen to stalk and kill a Snow Goose on open fresh water. More here >
Written by:  (10 Jan 2024)
 
 
Farmers free to cut hedgerows in spring and summer as Government fails to replace expired regulations   (Conservation News)
Conservation organisations say rivers and hedgerows are at increasing risk as UK Government fails to enshrine basic protection for nature on farms. More here >
Written by:  (10 Jan 2024)
 
 
Barn Owls defy odds with surprise winter brood   (News)
The chicks, which fledged in December, are one of the latest broods the local nature conservation charity has encountered in its work to protect these threatened farmland birds over the last 10 years. More here >
Written by:  (10 Jan 2024)
 
 
Swarovski Optik launches the world's first smart binoculars   (News)
To mark the company's 75th Anniversary, the optics manufacturer has launched the AX Visio binocular, capable of identifying birds and mammals in the field, instantly. More here >
Written by:  (09 Jan 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 2 - 8 Jan   (Weekly Roundup)
2024 is barely out of the starting blocks and already it's galloping, with yet another mega American warbler on the cards. And that's just for starters. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (09 Jan 2024)
 
 
Book of the Week   (Book Of The Week)
The Pocket Book of Bird Anatomy
WildSounds & Books are offering this title to RBA subscribers at half-price quote RBA-BOTW. Buy Here >
Written by:  (09 Jan 2024)
 
 
Northern Waterthrush found in Essex garden   (Finders account)
Britain's eight ever Northern Waterthrush has been found in a garden in Heybridge in the east of the county. More here >
Written by:  (04 Jan 2024)
 
 
Pine Marten population continues to expand in the south of England   (News)
After being absent for decades, Pine Martens are now present across the New Forest and successfully breeding here according to the results of a three-year study into these rare creatures. More here >
Written by:  (04 Jan 2024)
 
 
Largest known aggregation of Andean Condors found at landfill site in Chile   (Research)
A new, 17 year-long study, has found that the largest landfill in Chile, Loma Los Colorados, hosts the largest known aggregation of Andean Condors at a single site. More here >
Written by:  (04 Jan 2024)
 
 
New Shropshire wetland site to open in spring 2024   (Conservation News)
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre has received £25,000 funding through Severn Trent's Community Fund, to create a new wetland area in its meadows at Craven Arms. More here >
Written by:  (04 Jan 2024)
 
 
Wicken Fen to expand to help save Cambridgeshire's Turtle Doves   (Conservation News)
The National Trust has acquired a further 70 acres of land adjoining Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, in efforts to protect more of the precious fenland habitat. More here >
Written by:  (03 Jan 2024)
 
 
US Government proposes culling 500,000 Barred Owls   (News)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to enlist shooters to kill more than 500,000 Barred Owls over the next 30 years in the Pacific Northwest to preserve habitat for northern Spotted Owls. More here >
Written by:  (03 Jan 2024)
 
 
Red Kite poisoned in Norfolk   (Wildlife crime)
Norfolk Police are appealing for information after further tests revealed a Red Kite discovered dead in North Creake had died from suspected insecticide poisoning. More here >
Written by:  (03 Jan 2024)
 
 
Spurn Bird Obs recruiting Little Tern Wardens for 2024 season   (News)
Spurn Bird Observatory is looking for three full-time season wardens to play a crucial role in the protection and conservation of the vulnerable species. More here >
Written by:  (03 Jan 2024)
 
 
Roy Dennis awarded OBE   (News)
The conservationist has been handed an Order of the British Empire in the King's New Year's Honours list, for his services to Wildlife. More here >
Written by:  (03 Jan 2024)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 19th Dec - 1st Jan   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn reviews the festive and New Years' fortnight, rounding up the best birds to be seen in Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (03 Jan 2024)
 
 
Millions of birds lose precious energy due to fireworks on New Year's Eve   (Research)
New research has shown that birds are affected by the mass use of fireworks on New Year's Eve up to a distance of 10 km away. More here >
Written by:  (02 Jan 2024)
 
 
Configuration of green spaces in cities determines the characteristics of their birds   (Research)
A study found that the configuration of urban areas could favour the presence of species with varying characteristics, with implications for the improvement of ecosystems and public health. More here >
Written by:  (02 Jan 2024)
 
 
Birds can become unlikely helpers for tropical coral reefs facing climate change threat   (12 Birds of Christmas)
A study has found that the presence of seabirds on islands adjacent to tropical coral reefs can boost coral growth rates on those reefs by more than double. More here >
Written by:  (02 Jan 2024)
 
 
Artificial light lures migrating birds into cities   (Research)
A study found that light pollution was a top predictor of the density of migrating birds at stopover locations in the U.S. More here >
Written by:  (02 Jan 2024)
 
 
Study uncovers major hidden human-driven bird extinctions   (Research)
Humans have wiped out around 1,400 bird species, twice as many as previously thought, with major implications for the ongoing biodiversity crisis, a new study has found. More here >
Written by:  (29 Dec 2023)
 
 
Avian influenza has killed millions of seabirds around the world: Antarctica could be next   (Conservation News)
Avian influenza ("bird flu") is encroaching on Antarctica. The virus has already reached the sub-Antarctic islands between the Antarctic Peninsula and South America. More here >
Written by:  (29 Dec 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 12 - 18 Dec   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn reviews the past week of rare and scarce birds around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, his last of 2023. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (19 Dec 2023)
 
 
Book review: Wild Shetland Through The Seasons   (Book review)
Dick Filby reviews this new book showcasing Shetland's natural history by one of the islands' most renowned naturalists and photographers. More here >
Written by: Dick Filby (19 Dec 2023)
 
 
Record-breaking breeding season for Pied Flycatchers at RSPB nature reserves   (News)
2023 has seen a record-breaking breeding season for migratory Pied Flycatchers, with numbers having increased across several RSPB nature reserves. More here >
Written by:  (18 Dec 2023)
 
 
Mediterranean Gulls breed in Scotland for first time   (News)
Mediterranean Gulls were confirmed as breeding at Forvie this year in what is thought to be the first-ever record for Scotland. More here >
Written by:  (18 Dec 2023)
 
 
Rare half female, half male honeycreeper found in Colombia   (News)
A striking and extremely rare half female, half male bird has been spotted by a University of Otago zoologist whilst on holiday in Colombia. More here >
Written by:  (15 Dec 2023)
 
 
Fair Isle Bird Observatory recruiting wardens for 2024   (News)
Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust is looking for two enthusiastic and experienced individuals to work as part of a small team to monitor Fair Isle's spectacular wildlife. More here >
Written by:  (15 Dec 2023)
 
 
From birdwatchers to bird-listeners: take The Sound Approach survey this winter   (News)
The Sound Approach team are seeking input from birders from the UK and beyond, to understand more about how bird and wildlife-watchers interact with the world of bird sounds. More here >
Written by:  (15 Dec 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 5 - 11 Dec   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn reviews the past week of rare and scarce birds around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, which included a Trindade Petrel filmed off Cornwall. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (12 Dec 2023)
 
 
Initiative to bring Purple Emperor to Derbyshire launches   (News)
Hundreds of trees are being planted in South Derbyshire as part of a groundbreaking initiative to attract one of the UK's most iconic butterflies to the region for the first time. More here >
Written by:  (12 Dec 2023)
 
 
Housing association installs Swift boxes during renovation works   (News)
North Wales' largest housing association, in partnership with North Wales Wildlife Trust, are installing swift boxes on a Bangor estate whilst undertaking external renovation works. More here >
Written by:  (12 Dec 2023)
 
 
Coul Links golf course gets go-ahead from Highland Council despite overwhelming opposition   (News)
The fate of one of Scotland's important and last remaining undeveloped dune systems now lies in the hands of Scottish Ministers. More here >
Written by:  (12 Dec 2023)
 
 
Dynasties, divorce, and 10,000 swans - 60 years of WWT's unique Bill Pattern Study   (News)
A scientific study into Bewick's swans, birds which can be identified as individuals through the unique markings on their bills, is celebrating 60 years of drama and discovery this winter. More here >
Written by:  (12 Dec 2023)
 
 
British Sugar fails to deliver on 3 year plan to end use of banned neonicotinoids   (News)
An application for the use of a banned, bee-harming neonicotinoid on sugar beet seed in 2024 has been submitted to the UK Government, despite a commitment to end reliance on the pesticide in 2023. More here >
Written by:  (12 Dec 2023)
 
 
Lambs not a major food source for breeding White-tailed Eagles in Scotland   (Research)
A new study finds that, the previously widespread view that lambs are an important food has been superseded with marine items being the most important breeding season food. More here >
Written by:  (12 Dec 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 28 Nov - 4 Dec   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn reviews the past week of rare and scarce birds around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, which included Cornwall's first White-crowned Sparrow. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (05 Dec 2023)
 
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