Study overturns long-held assumptions about age-related plumage in Great Shearwaters, revealing a subtle but consistent link to sex instead. More here >

While total bird numbers in the US are collapsing across the continent, the overall weight of birdlife has increased - reshaping ecosystems in unexpected ways. More here >

A pioneering study shows that many bird species accumulate an alcohol by-product in their feathers, hinting at widespread and overlooked dietary exposure to ethanol. More here >

Breakthrough techniques in semen collection and fertility treatment bring genetic diversity back into the breeding programme of one of the world’s rarest parrots. More here >

Groundbreaking research in Antarctica has revealed that ammonia released from penguin guano plays a crucial role in forming airborne particles that seed clouds. More here >

An investigation into fetish markets in southern Benin has uncovered the sale of hundreds of Hooded Vultures, sacrificed and sold primarily for traditional belief-based practices. More here >

New study shows that longer rest at Hudson Bay helps Arctic-bound Cackling Geese reproduce, but delays their arrival north. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, this weekly headlined by Britain's 5 ever Pallas's Reed Bunting. More here >

Eight chicks born near Wadebridge represent a milestone for the Cornwall Stork Project - but not everyone in the conservation community welcomes the return of this iconic bird. More here >

Microplastic-laden faeces from city-dwelling birds tell a troubling tale of pollution in even the most familiar habitats. More here >

In a milestone moment for conservation, a new Lady's-slipper has naturally germinated at a Yorkshire site where orchids had been carefully reintroduced. More here >

A new study has revealed starkly different vulnerabilities to climate change between Asian and European populations of the Lesser Kestrel. More here >

In the Canadian arctic Snow Buntings are making homes in an unexpected place - not just in natural rock crevices, but also in vents, gabions, woodpiles and even metal pipes embedded in the urban fabric. More here >

Predatory invaders wipe out crayfish and marsh fish, leaving iconic species like the White Ibis and Wood Stork without vital prey. More here >

Only a few weeks after a shocking vulture mass poisoning incident was identified in the Kruger National Park, another incident is now reported. More here >

New genetic evidence reveals deep divergence between coastal and interior Sandhill Crane populations along the Pacific Flyway, prompting calls for targeted conservation. More here >

Caimin, the first male white-tailed eagle to breed in Ireland in over a century, has been found dead near Mountshannon, County Clare. More here >

Volunteer survey at Balnagown Estate in Scotland tallies 523 individuals, marking a significant resurgence for the UK's smallest butterfly. More here >

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Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Coots in Polish cities show visible changes in ornament size, yet their reproductive fortunes remain unchanged - challenging assumptions about adaptation. More here >

New study reveals species-specific impacts of European Bee-eater predation on wild bee populations - but genetics may be holding strong. More here >

New evidence from a Moroccan cave shows ancient humans shared ritual meals of Great Bustards while burying their dead. More here >

The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Scottish SPCA) has renewed calls for enforcement of glue trap ban following distressing incident. More here >

New BirdLife International report reveals widespread failure to curb illegal bird killings across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. More here >

Ski resorts drive mortality, habitat loss, and disturbance in Galliformes such as Capercaillie and Ptarmigan, a new study has found. More here >

Wind tunnel trials show no increase in energy expenditure for Yellow-rumped Warblers carrying leg-loop VHF transmitters. More here >

New experiments show that birds may reduce nest predation by exploiting corvids' fear of novel objects - supporting the Neophobia Hypothesis. More here >

New 12-year study reveals that wind conditions during migration delay egg laying and reduce reproductive success in a Neotropical migrant. More here >

New research tracks juvenile Savannah Sparrows across their critical first weeks after fledging, uncovering surprising patterns in movement, independence, and survival.. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, where Hampshire lands it's first Hudsonian Godwit. More here >

New review challenges assumptions about avian behaviour, revealing the ecological and evolutionary roles of same-sex pairings in birds. More here >

Study reveals that site fidelity, though rare in this nomadic species, may offer reproductive rewards to a select few dominant males. More here >

Hungarian research reveals how loose netting meant to deter pigeons is instead claiming entire owl broods - silently and avoidably. More here >

New BTO report warns of major declines in Mute Swans and seaducks, as protected areas struggle to shield wintering waterbirds from multiple pressures. More here >

Two male Hen Harriers have vanished from their nest sites at RSPB Geltsdale in Northern England within a matter of days. More here >

Over 120 vultures, including endangered species, found dead around a poisoned elephant carcass in coordinated killing. More here >

First recorded case of frugivory in Red-shouldered Hawks adds to a growing list of omnivorous raptors. More here >

New research reveals flamingos as active hunters using vortex-generating beaks and feet to trap their prey. More here >

A pioneering initiative by conservation group Wild Justice has significantly bolstered the UK's efforts to combat illegal raptor persecution. More here >

Experts are warning of ecological collapse as oxygen levels plummet in one of Ireland's largest coastal lagoons. More here >

In the weekly roundup this week, Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, with Savannah Sparrow, Oriental Turtle Dove and Eastern Bonelli's Warbler making the headlines. More here >

The latest BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey report shows positive news for a range of birds but also worrying declines for others. More here >

Falling vulture numbers in the Americas could have serious implications for public health and ecosystems, new research has found. More here >

Isle of Man to benefit from Aviva fund for temperate rainforest recovery. More here >

Rejection of Berwick Bank would unlock a host of offshore wind projects and protect seabirds. More here >

Archived acoustic data unveils the true range of cryptic vireo species in Alberta, showing how sound can reshape our understanding of biodiversity. More here >

Chough spotted on a mini break along the Kent coast after a 200-year absence. More here >

Authorities in New South Wales, Australia, have linked toxic grain to widespread poisoning of Little Corellas. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, where this week a Solitary Sandpiper was the headline bird. More here >

A new study shows that offshore wind farms not only produce energy, but may also contribute to the protection of marine life. More here >

The latest phase of a bold, humane conservation strategy is underway on Benbecula and South Uist, where hedgehogs are being captured and released on the Scottish mainland. More here >

A unique new conservation project in the Buckinghamshire countryside could be about to start a revolution in conservation. More here >

In rare cases, Greater Honeyguides lead humans to snakes or carcasses and now we finally know why. More here >

A new project has secured vital funding for plans to protect internationally important bird populations by eradicating invasive mink from the Outer Hebrides. More here >

Common Crane numbers have reached a new record with 30 pairs counted on RSPB nature reserves, a 20% increase on the previous highest total. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the WP, where this week a Cape Gull tops the bill. More here >

A taxonomic reappraisal of Wilson's Storm-Petrel reveals a cryptic highland species in Chile - now named the Andean Storm-Petrel. More here >

Conservationists demand urgent enforcement as satellite data reveals entrenched pattern of raptor persecution. More here >

BirdLife warns that scapegoating birds won't fix the deeper ecological problems afflicting freshwater ecosystems. More here >

To date, Harpy Eagle attacks on humans have been anecdotal, but now scientists have documented the first case of the huge raptor attacking an adult in the Amazon rainforest. More here >

A Californian study reveals how parasitic plants enhance the winter ecology of bird communities in urban and natural habitats. More here >

Not all birds behave alike - and it turns out female cavity-nesters may be among the most aggressive when space is limited. More here >

Loch Ruthven's Slavonian Grebes are vanishing fast, but a new public consultation offers ordinary people a chance to be part of the solution. More here >

Mounting human pressure in Europe's mountains adds urgency to conservation planning for fragile bird populations. More here >

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Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic where Norfolk scores county first, albeit briefly More here >

Findings from a two-year survey of Woollyneck Storks, highlight a puzzling reliance on mobile phone towers despite poor breeding success and frequent disturbances. More here >

New research from a 30-year study reveals how Long-tailed Tits build social lives centred on family and driven by limited dispersal, learned recognition and evolutionary fitness. More here >

Scientists reveal that the release of non-native birds is linked to a sharp rise in disease-carrying ticks in the English countryside. More here >

Police Scotland and RSPB Scotland are appealing for information after a Sparrowhawk was found shot in the Cradlehall area of Inverness. More here >

The first Orkney wader population survey since a project began to remove stoats shows Curlew populations are increasing. More here >

The introduction involves translocating larvae of the White-faced Darter from a stable donor population to Campfield Marsh. More here >

The latest Scottish Adder Survey found that the reported distribution of Britain's only venomous snake shrank significantly in Scotland between 1994 and 2024. More here >

Two record-breaking Oystercatchers have been found on England's East Coast Wetlands, setting new records as the oldest of their kind in the UK. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic with the wandering Booted Eagle remaining in the headlines. More here >

A new study has explored the relationship between individual personality and song complexity in wild Superb Fairy-wrens. More here >

A recent comprehensive assessment on the poisoning of raptors across Europe does not yield good news, according to a new paper published in the Journal of Raptor Research. More here >

The European Commission has announced EU countries may re-open the hunting season for the European Turtle Dove in parts of Western Europe, if they choose to do so. More here >

The Scottish Government has approved a compulsory deer management control scheme for an estate in Sutherland. More here >

One of the UK's most popular songbirds is in rapid decline, and garden owners are being encouraged to share their sightings with researchers. More here >

Scotland's seabird populations continue to decline according to new statistics published by NatureScot, although the short-term trend for some seabirds is more promising. More here >

The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch results reveal Starlings drop out of UK's top three garden birds as the lowest number ever is recorded. More here >

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

The 2025 State of the Birds report confirms that losses of America's birds are continuing and, while some species are stable or recovering, many more are in sharp decline. More here >

The U.S. Department of the Air Force is proposing the construction of two commercial rocket landing pads on Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, home to Nearly Half the World’s Red-tailed Tropicbirds. More here >

Ridgely Reserve has been established to protect the Red-faced Parrot, a very rare Neotropical species whose habitat is restricted to montane cloud forests of southern Ecuador and adjacent northern Peru. More here >

Scientists with the National Audubon Society analysed 43 species of warblers and the conservation challenges they face along their migrations to better understand their population trends. More here >

For the first time on record, more than half of butterfly species in the UK are now in long-term decline. More here >

Police in Newry have commenced an investigation after two Ravens were confirmed to have been fatally poisoned in Poyntzpass. 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 >

Birdwatch Ireland have announced the appointment of a new warden at their bird observatory on Cape Clear Island off the Cork coast. More here >

Conservationists are calling for urgent action to protect vulnerable seabirds following the deaths of over 150 birds caused by high-intensity LED streetlights. More here >

A new study reveals that the corvids abandon one-sided sleep for full-brain rest when pressure to recover mounts. More here >

Scientists warn that without intervention, this charismatic parrot may displace native species and reshape urban soundscapes. More here >

Mounting evidence from key colonies across Northern Ireland suggests that without urgent policy and conservation responses, iconic seabird species may disappear from local coasts. More here >

In a striking display of avian intelligence, a wild Blue Jay has been documented using a foraging tool in nature - marking the first such record for the species outside of laboratory conditions. More here >

A 28-year study shows that while climate change sets the stage for earlier nesting, it's the lingering impact of predators that determines how the breeding season unfolds and concludes. More here >

The British Ornithologists' Union Records Committee has changed the category of Egyptian Vulture from Category BDE to Category AE of the British List. 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 >