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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: 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)
 
 
Norwich road planning decision sparks outrage amongst environmental groups   (News)
The groups including Norfolk Wildlife Trust warn that the Western Link would result in the destruction of a well-connected network of vital wildlife habitats including ancient woodlands and trees, grasslands, chalk streams and floodplain. More here >
Written by:  (05 Dec 2023)
 
 
Volunteers needed to count winter gulls   (News)
The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) has put today out a call for volunteers, able to identify our common wintering gull species, as part of an important project to understand and conserve these birds. More here >
Written by: BTO (05 Dec 2023)
 
 
Penguins snatch 11 hours of sleep through seconds-long micronaps   (Research)
Researchers believe that the flightless birds might have evolved this trait because of their need to remain constantly vigilant. More here >
Written by:  (01 Dec 2023)
 
 
Sentinel warning calls may be universally understood across continents   (Research)
Sentinels are animals that have warning calls so widely understood by others that those other species will form groups with them, relying on the sentinels to provide warnings of danger. More here >
Written by:  (01 Dec 2023)
 
 
Migratory songbird study finds link between white tail spots and longevity   (Research)
A new study of a migratory shows that songbirds with average-sized white tail spots live longer than individuals with more extreme amounts of white in the tail. More here >
Written by:  (01 Dec 2023)
 
 
Goldeneye enjoys bumper breeding season at Muir of Dinnet NNR   (News)
Goldeneyes are a protected species that have suffered severe population declines, with only around 200 breeding pairs in the UK, the vast majority being found in the Highlands of Scotland. More here >
Written by:  (29 Nov 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 21 - 27 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn reviews the past week of rare and scarce birds around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (28 Nov 2023)
 
 
Stalwarts of UK nature conservation receive prestigious awards   (News)
Stalwarts of UK nature conservation have received prestigious awards for their dedication to wildlife over almost a century. More here >
Written by:  (28 Nov 2023)
 
 
IoS Travel customers raise over £100,000 for Scilly wildlife   (News)
Generous customers of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group have raised more than £100,000 for the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust. More here >
Written by:  (28 Nov 2023)
 
 
Innovative bird detection system to be installed at Dutch windfarm   (12 Birds of Christmas)
A bird detection system will be installed in a Netherlands windfarm which can detect raptors flying too close to the turbines and automatically shut down. More here >
Written by:  (28 Nov 2023)
 
 
Police say satellite-tagged Golden Eagle has 'come to harm' in south Scotland   (Wildlife crime)
Police Scotland have issued an appeal for information after a satellite-tagged Golden Eagle has 'disappeared' in southern Scotland. More here >
Written by:  (28 Nov 2023)
 
 
Relentless killing of raptors continuing on grouse moors   (Wildlife crime)
The RSPB's annual Birdcrime report has been published and details the illegal shooting, trapping and poisoning of protected birds of prey. More here >
Written by:  (28 Nov 2023)
 
 
Campaign launched to stop McDonald's drive-through on nature reserve   (News)
McDonald's want to build a 24 hour drive-through, 12m high illuminated sign and 39 space carpark, on the Tice's Meadow and Tongham Ponds Site of Nature Conservation Interest. More here >
Written by:  (22 Nov 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 14 - 20 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn reviews the past week of rare and scarce birds around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (21 Nov 2023)
 
 
House Finches become more social when sick   (Research)
Unlike other social animals who passively or actively isolate themselves when sick, a new study has found House Finches gravitate toward healthy flock mates when they are sick. More here >
Written by:  (21 Nov 2023)
 
 
Bewick's make latest arrival since 1965   (News)
The first of this year's birds arrived at WWT Slimbridge on Nov 16th, with experts linking their delayed arrival to climate change, combined with a mixture of stormy and mild weather in recent weeks. More here >
Written by:  (21 Nov 2023)
 
 
Wildlife Trust exploring reintroducing Wildcats in Devon   (News)
Devon Wildlife Trust and partners have begun an 18 month feasibility assessment, looking at bringing the enigmatic species back to the south west. More here >
Written by:  (21 Nov 2023)
 
 
Birdlife International appoint new CEO   (News)
Martin Harper is the new CEO of BirdLife International. As an experienced advocate and communicator, with 27 years of experience in senior conservation roles. More here >
Written by:  (21 Nov 2023)
 
 
Over half of seabirds in UK and Ireland in decline   (News)
Seabirds Count, is the most comprehensive seabird census completed to date, providing population estimates for the 25 regularly breeding species of Britain. More here >
Written by:  (21 Nov 2023)
 
 
Finders in the Field: Cape May Warbler, Bryher, Isles of Scilly   (Finders account)
Following two busy weeks of family and work commitments Scott Reid was craving a day in the field, so he headed to Bryher on a jet boat and made a mega discovery. More here >
Written by:  (20 Nov 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 7 - 13 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn reviews the past week of rare and scarce birds around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (14 Nov 2023)
 
 
Orkney Black Guillemot breaks longevity record   (News)
A Black Guillemot ringed as a chick in Orkney in 1997 was recaptured in May 2022, still in Orkney, making it the oldest-known Black Guillemot in Britain and Ireland. More here >
Written by:  (14 Nov 2023)
 
 
Survey reveals dramatic decline in Scilly seabird population   (Conservation News)
Overall declines of nearly 20% in the 8 years since the previous survey with Common Tern lost as an annual breeder with Kittiwakes likely to follow soon. More here >
Written by:  (14 Nov 2023)
 
 
Little Crake in Buckinghamshire: special access arrangements for Sat 11th Nov   (News)
Special access has been arranged for non-members to view the Little Crake at Linford Nature Reserve in Buckinghamshire. More here >
Written by:  (10 Nov 2023)
 
 
Norfolk Wildlife Trust purchases pub close to nature reserve   (News)
The charity says that investing in a popular local pub will allow them to create new ways to introduce people to the nature, landscape and wildlife of Hickling. More here >
Written by:  (08 Nov 2023)
 
 
Chris Packham wins libel action over false claims about death threat letter   (News)
The Environmental campaigner and naturalist has settled a defamation claim against the website Fieldsports Channel after it falsely accused him of writing a fake death threat letter to himself. More here >
Written by:  (07 Nov 2023)
 
 
Seasonal Antarctic sea ice pivotal to moulting Adelie Penguins   (Research)
A new study underscores the pivotal role that seasonal Antarctic sea ice plays in the annual moulting periods of Adelie Penguins. More here >
Written by:  (07 Nov 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 31 Oct - 6 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn reviews the past week of rare and scarce birds around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (07 Nov 2023)
 
 
Thermal imaging reveals stress level in birds after being handled by humans   (Research)
Thermal imaging technology is poised to transform the study of the stress response in birds and wild animals, according to Tufts University researchers. More here >
Written by:  (06 Nov 2023)
 
 
RSPB to offer young people free admission to reserves   (News)
The RSPB is about to begin a two-year long pilot giving 16-24 year-olds free admission to the 21 reserves, which currently charge for entry. More here >
Written by:  (03 Nov 2023)
 
 
Tees Valley Barn Owls thriving thanks to nest boxes   (News)
Barn Owls across the wider Tees Valley have seen a significant increase in their numbers over the last 5 years with the help of landowners, owl workers and local community support. More here >
Written by:  (02 Nov 2023)
 
 
Charity Hits Fundraising Target To Buy A New Nature Reserve In Hertfordshire   (News)
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has successfully raised £500,000 to buy and manage Archers Green Nature Reserve near Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire. More here >
Written by:  (02 Nov 2023)
 
 
Montagu's Harrier fails to breed in UK for second year in succession   (News)
The latest report by the Rare Breeding Birds Panel, reveals that Montagu's Harrier along with Yellow-legged Gull, failed to breed in the UK for the second year in a row. More here >
Written by:  (01 Nov 2023)
 
 
AOS to change the English names of bird species named after people   (News)
The world's largest international ornithological society says will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction. More here >
Written by:  (01 Nov 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 24 - 30 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn reviews the past week of rare and scarce birds around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (31 Oct 2023)
 
 
1000 street lights switched off on Madeira in 'mega blackout' to protect seabirds   (News)
On the island of Madeira, 1,000 street lights were switched off between 8 and 11 pm in five municipalities as part of a campaign to protect shearwaters from excessive artificial light. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2023)
 
 
Bass Rock Gannet colony sees huge decline since 2014   (Conservation News)
Researchers have found that the Bass Rock gannet colony, the largest Northern gannet colony on the Earth, has reduced by 25-30% since the last major count in 2014. More here >
Written by:  (31 Oct 2023)
 
 
Eight Hawaiian Bird Species to be Declared Officially Extinct   (News)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will soon declare 21 species, including 10 U.S. bird species, eight of which were once found on Hawaii. More here >
Written by:  (25 Oct 2023)
 
 
Finding the genes that help kingfishers dive without hurting their brains   (Research)
Researchers compared the DNA of 30 different kingfisher species to zero in on the genes that might help explain the birds' diet and ability to dive without sustaining brain damage. More here >
Written by:  (25 Oct 2023)
 
 
Cumbrian Little Terns have successful breeding season despite ongoing disturbance issues   (News)
Number of chicks fledging is up South Walney and Foulney Island nature reserves near Barrow, despite ongoing disturbance issues. More here >
Written by:  (25 Oct 2023)
 
 
Somerset's second 'super' National Nature Reserve declared in Mendip Hills   (News)
Encompassing 1,413 ha of land, the new 'super' NNR will stretch from woodlands in England's smallest city of Wells to across the southern Mendip slopes and Brean Down in the Severn estuary. More here >
Written by:  (25 Oct 2023)
 
 
£5 million government grant to restore peatlands in the Fens   (News)
Norfolk Wildlife Trust has welcomed the funds which are part of a £50 million fund being invested in to restore approximately 35,000 hectares of peatland in England. More here >
Written by:  (25 Oct 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 17 - 23 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn reviews the past week of rare and scarce birds around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic which included a first for Britain. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (24 Oct 2023)
 
 
Avian flu killed of thousands of Scottish seabirds in summer of 2023   (News)
Between 3 April and 1 October, NatureScot received reports of 9,610 dead and sick wild birds from sites across Scotland, with the majority of reports coming from locations along the east coast. More here >
Written by:  (24 Oct 2023)
 
 
Baby birds hatch with ability to mimic mom   (Research)
Researchers have shown a fairywren mother's signature call to her eggs helps to give her newborn their distinctive call for food. More here >
Written by:  (24 Oct 2023)
 
 
€30 million scheme to help Irish breeding waders   (News)
BirdWatch Ireland has welcomed the news that a new governmental scheme for the protection and conservation of breeding waders is to be established. More here >
Written by:  (24 Oct 2023)
 
 
3D-printed prosthetic legs to rehabilitate 'irreparable' bird injuries in Bulgaria   (News)
In Bulgaria, a new project involving 3D-printed prosthetic legs and beaks is taking significant steps. Can technology help save birds with amputated legs or fractured beaks. More here >
Written by:  (24 Oct 2023)
 
 
First confirmed cases of Avian Influenza in the Antarctic region   (News)
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in Brown Skua populations on Bird Island, South Georgia - the first known cases in the Antarctic region. More here >
Written by: British Antarctic Survey (24 Oct 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 10 - 16 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn reviews the past week of rare and scarce birds around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic which, although more of a mixed bag, was again headlined by American warblers. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (17 Oct 2023)
 
 
New Research Identifies Six Major Oceanic Bird 'Super Highways'   (Conservation News)
Mapping the journeys of more than 1,000 seabirds, six brand new migration routes called Ocean Flyways have been launched by BirdLife International. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (17 Oct 2023)
 
 
Space weather disrupts nocturnal bird migration, study finds   (Research)
Researchers used massive, long-term datasets to test for a possible link between geomagnetic disturbances and disruptions to nocturnal bird migration. More here >
Written by:  (17 Oct 2023)
 
 
Donana National Park is safe - for now   (Conservation News)
Andalucian regional authorities strike temporary deal with Spanish government and pause voting on expanding irrigation area. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (13 Oct 2023)
 
 
Record-breaking Little Tern season against all odds   (Conservation News)
This breeding season marked a fantastic milestone at the Beacon Lagoons Little Tern colony near Spurn Point, East Yorkshire. More here >
Written by: Spurn Bird Observatory (13 Oct 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 3 - 9 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Chris Batty looks back on another superb week of rare and scarce birds around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Chris Batty (11 Oct 2023)
 
 
Bewick's Swans choose wintering areas based on the weather   (Research)
Researchers have been able to use long-term GPS data to pinpoint the specific choices that individual Bewick's Swans make during their autumn migration. More here >
Written by:  (10 Oct 2023)
 
 
Lesser Short-toed Lark removed from Cat A of the British List   (British List)
The BOURC has voted to reject the sole British record of Lesser Short-toed Lark but instead accept it as the species group Alaudala cheleensis/rufescens/heinei. More here >
Written by: BOURC (09 Oct 2023)
 
 
Godwit stuns experts with four-day round trip to Norfolk   (Research)
The Bar-tailed Godwit flew from The Wash in Norfolk, via Birmingham, North Wales, Ireland, France, the Bay of Biscay near Spain and back again. More here >
Written by: BBC (06 Oct 2023)
 
 
Finders in the Field: Bobolink, St.Mary's, Isles of Scilly   (Finders account)
John Mercer recounts finding a Bobolink on St.Mary's, Isles of Scilly, soon after arriving on the island. More here >
Written by:  (06 Oct 2023)
 
 
Spurn Bird Observatory: Project Kew Villa   (News)
Spurn Bird Observatory is organising a fundraiser for an exciting upcoming project that will have a lasting impact on it's commitment to sustainability. More here >
Written by: Spurn Bird Observatory (05 Oct 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 26 Sep - 2 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Chris Batty looks back on another superb week of rare and scarce birds with Nearctic landbirds dominating the headlines for a second week in a row. More here >
Written by: Chris Batty (03 Oct 2023)
 
 
Finders in the Field: A Mega Fall on Brilliant Barra   (Finders account)
Bruce Taylor describes the six days of bird finding on Barra, which he says was the most intense, thrilling and exhausting, birding experience of his life. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2023)
 
 
Ireland gets a new National Park   (News)
Birdwatch Ireland has welcomed the establishment of the new National Park, the first in the country for 25 years. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2023)
 
 
Moth once presumed extinct in the UK found in the Chilterns   (News)
Butterfly Conservation has recorded over 40 sightings of the rare Downland Plume moth in an area of the Chilterns in recent months. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2023)
 
 
Short term outlook for Emperor Penguins may not be as dire as predicted   (Research)
Scientists have found evidence suggesting that Emperor Penguins may be more adaptable to a changing climate than previously thought. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2023)
 
 
Landmark report shows UK wildlife's devastating decline   (Conservation News)
World-leading study, State of Nature, finds no let-up in the decline of our wildlife, with one in six species at risk of being lost from Great Britain. More here >
Written by:  (03 Oct 2023)
 
 
Finders in the Field: Blackburnian Warbler, Skellig Michael - a first for Ireland   (Finders account)
Whilst carrying out bird monitoring on Skellig Michael off Ireland's south west coast. Brian Power makes a mega discovery. More here >
Written by:  (29 Sep 2023)
 
 
Finders in the Field: Upland Sandpiper, Spurn, Sept 2023 - a first for Yorkshire   (Finders account)
Adam Hutt's discovery of an Upland Sandpiper at Spurn in East Yorkshire - a county first - turned out to be somewhat bittersweet. More here >
Written by:  (28 Sep 2023)
 
 
Rival ferry service proposed for Isles of Scilly   (News)
The Isles of Scilly might be getting a new, faster and more frequent ferry service to compete with the current Scillonian III service. More here >
Written by:  (28 Sep 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 19 - 25 Sep   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back on an unprecedented week in British and Irish birding - National firsts, both actual and honorary; blockers unblocked; immense self-finds… it had it all. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (26 Sep 2023)
 
 
AI could make studying birds easier   (Research)
Artificial intelligence could make studying birds easier, thanks to the work of a University of Alberta student. More here >
Written by:  (26 Sep 2023)
 
 
Plant pathogen threatens rare parrot   (Research)
One of Australia's most endangered parrots is facing a new threat after being found to carry a destructive pathogen normally associated with several varieties of crops. More here >
Written by:  (26 Sep 2023)
 
 
Godwit Futures Project awarded £400,000 to bolster endangered waders   (News)
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Godwit Futures project is among those that have today been awarded a share of an incredible £14.5m from Natural England to revive England's endangered species. More here >
Written by:  (26 Sep 2023)
 
 
Fifty-year study reveals climate change and avian flu impact on UK seabirds   (Research)
A scientist who has dedicated his life to studying seabirds has revealed how climate change has led to mass mortality events, altered breeding times and how the population is now being devastated by bird flu. More here >
Written by:  (26 Sep 2023)
 
 
Hoopoe breeds in Leicestershire   (News)
A pair raised three young this year which is the first breeding record of Hoopoe in Britain since 1996 when a pair bred in Montgomery, Wales. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Sep 2023)
 
 
Mega Overload: Unprecedented fall of American landbirds   (News)
The 20th and 21st Sept saw an extraordinary number of mega rare birds found and will go down as one of the most memorable couple of days in British and Irish birding history. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (21 Sep 2023)
 
 
Two new species added to the British List   (British List)
With the addition of the two species by The British Ornithologists' Union Records Committee the British List now stands at 633. More here >
Written by: BOURC (20 Sep 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 12 - 18 Sep   (Weekly Roundup)
A Tennessee Warbler on St Kilda headlines Jon Dunn's weekly look back on the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (19 Sep 2023)
 
 
Young Griffon Vulture gets a second chance   (Press report)
A young Griffon Vulture was recently saved from Sardinian waters, handed to a recovery team for rehabilitation and will also support data-driven conservation efforts. More here >
Written by: VCF (18 Sep 2023)
 
 
New wetland habitat north of Bristol opening to public and birdwatchers   (Conservation News)
Hallen Marsh is a flood restoration project with new wetland areas which will create at least 80 hectares of new wetland habitats. More here >
Written by:  (18 Sep 2023)
 
 
Bird flu ravages Anglesey's tern colonies prompting fears for future   (Conservation News)
Bird flu has ravaged a number of seabird colonies on Anglesey, the National Trust has said. More here >
Written by: BBC (15 Sep 2023)
 
 
Protected areas alone are not enough to reverse biodiversity loss   (Research)
Researchers examined changes in the occurrence of hundreds of species within and outside of protected areas. More here >
Written by:  (15 Sep 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 5 - 11 Sep   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back on the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined by a Yellow Warbler on Shetland. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (12 Sep 2023)
 
 
New research predicts effects of marine heatwaves on top ocean predators   (Research)
Scientists found that the effects on marine predators vary widely and can redistribute species across international boundaries. More here >
Written by:  (12 Sep 2023)
 
 
New milestone for Bearded Vulture conservation in Europe   (News)
The 2022/2023 season marked an unprecedented milestone, with 35 offspring successfully hatched in captivity and 21 nestlings released in the wild. More here >
Written by:  (12 Sep 2023)
 
 
Locally extinct butterfly makes remarkable return to Stirlingshire   (News)
The species was once found in abundance throughout the Ochill Hills, but due to habitat loss, was believed extinct in Stirlingshire and across much of its former range. More here >
Written by:  (12 Sep 2023)
 
 
Teenager pleads guilty to causing Neston Marshland fire   (News)
The 15-year old pleaded guilty to arson and damage of a site of special scientific interest. He was handed a nine-month referral order and ordered to pay £200 court fees. More here >
Written by:  (08 Sep 2023)
 
 
Ravens lived alongside early humans in Beijing   (Research)
While ravens do not occur in China's capital today, a new study analysing fossil bird bones demonstrates that they lived in western Beijing at the same time as some of its famous ancient human inhabitants. More here >
Written by:  (08 Sep 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 29 Aug - 4 Sep   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back on the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, featuring Red-footed and Brown Boobies, an Aquatic Warbler and much more. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (05 Sep 2023)
 
 
Spurn Bird Observatory: MigFest Auction   (Event)
The Spurn Bird Observatory Migfest Online Auction - You don't need to be attending to enter! More here >
Written by: Spurn Bird Observatory (05 Sep 2023)
 
 
Bans on two more veterinary drugs linked to vulture deaths in India   (Conservation News)
Bombay Natural History Society, BirdLife in India, have received news that two more veterinary drugs can no longer be manufactured, sold and distributed throughout India. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (04 Sep 2023)
 
 
Sowerby's Whale in Cardigan Bay   (Press report)
A Sowerby's Whale is seen in Cardigan Bay: a rare sighting and possibly a first for the Welsh coast. More here >
Written by:  (04 Sep 2023)
 
 
Fritillary refuge needs vital funds   (News)
Butterfly Conservation is trying to raise urgent funding to help with vital habitat restoration work at Rowland Wood in East Sussex. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (02 Sep 2023)
 
 
Oriental Bird Club and British Ornithologists' Club joint meeting: 16 Sep London   (Conservation News)
2023 British Ornithologists' Club (BOC), Oriental Bird Club (OBC) Meeting in association with the Natural History Museum, London. Free entry More here >
Written by: Oriental Bird Club (01 Sep 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 22 - 28 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn's weekly roundup of birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined by another great week for seabirds, especially in the Isles of Scilly. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (29 Aug 2023)
 
 
Finders in the Field: Brown Booby, Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly   (Finders account)
Mark Thomas recounts finding a Brown Booby on Bishop Rock Lighthouse in Scilly, incredibly joining the Red-footed Booby that was already there! More here >
Written by:  (29 Aug 2023)
 
 
Ice breakup causes catastrophic breeding failure for Emperor Penguins   (News)
Emperor Penguin colonies experienced unprecedented breeding failure in a region of Antarctica where there was total sea ice loss in 2022. More here >
Written by: RBA (25 Aug 2023)
 
 
Ospreys breed in Ireland for first time for more than 200 years   (News)
The birds have re-colonised naturally in Co.Fermanagh and have successfully produced chicks - the first known wild Osprey chicks on the island of Ireland in modern times. More here >
Written by: RBA (25 Aug 2023)
 
 
Planning permission granted for stork nesting towers in Dorset   (News)
With planning permission granted for four stork towers to be erected on land at Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset, the Countryside Regeneration Trust is seeking sponsorship to help finance the project. More here >
Written by: RBA (24 Aug 2023)
 
 
Surge in caterpillar webs sparks hope for rare butterfly in Dorset   (News)
Butterfly Conservation finds a record number of Marsh Fritillary caterpillar webs during an annual survey at Lankham Bottom in West Dorset. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (24 Aug 2023)
 
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