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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: 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)
 
 
As urban heat rises, bird diversity declines   (Research)
A new study across 336 cities in China concludes that heat-retaining buildings and paved surfaces are directly related to a loss in bird diversity. More here >
Written by:  (24 Aug 2023)
 
 
Campus birds found to be less afraid of humans after pandemic closure   (Research)
Scientists report that once campus life returned to normal, Dark-eyed Juncos acted "drastically less fearful" of humans. More here >
Written by:  (24 Aug 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 15 - 21 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
Scilly drew booby twitchers to the west, Scotland got in on the action with a booby of their own, and the east coast enjoyed a nice arrival of migrants. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (22 Aug 2023)
 
 
Scottish Government announces plan to ban snares   (News)
The Scottish Government has announced its intention to ban the use of snares in Scotland, following decades of campaigning from Scottish animal welfare charity, OneKind. More here >
Written by: RBA (22 Aug 2023)
 
 
More White-tailed Eagles released in western Ireland   (News)
The latest release of 24 birds around Lough Derg and the Shannon Estuary takes the total number of birds released to 171. More here >
Written by: RBA (22 Aug 2023)
 
 
Rare hybrid dolphins sighted off Cornish coast   (News)
Two rare hybrid of a Common Dolphin and a Striped Dolphin were recently sighted off the coast of Falmouth, Cornwall. More here >
Written by: RBA (21 Aug 2023)
 
 
Cinereous Vulture released in Portugal after recovery from a gunshot wound   (Conservation News)
A Cinereous Vulture was released in Portugal after being rehabilitated from a shot on its wing. Geres, named after the national park where he was found. More here >
Written by:  (21 Aug 2023)
 
 
Water Voles brought back to the Lake District   (News)
More than 200 captive-bred Water Voles have been released in restored habitat in Cumbria having previously been wiped out. More here >
Written by: RBA (21 Aug 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 8 - 14 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
Another week with seabirds making the headlines and once more the Scilly Pelagics' team are top of the pile with their sensational re-find of Britain's second Red-footed Booby. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (15 Aug 2023)
 
 
Award for RSPB Geltsdale's tenant farmers, who help to protect Curlews   (Conservation News)
RSPB Geltsdale's tenant farmers have won an award for their efforts to protect and support Curlews and other wading birds. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2023)
 
 
New EU Life project to reintroduce Bearded Vultures to Bulgaria   (Conservation News)
The project will bring the Bearded Vulture back from extinction in Bulgaria and strengthen the reintroduced populations of Cinereous Vulture. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2023)
 
 
Spoonbills breed in Norfolk Broads for first time in 400 years   (Conservation News)
Conservationists are celebrating the return of breeding Spoonbills to the Norfolk Broads after a 400 year absence. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2023)
 
 
Irish Corncrake numbers hit highest numbers for a decade   (Conservation News)
Although numbers remain very low, a new survey has found 218 calling males - a 10% increase on 2022 numbers and a 35% increase over the past five years. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2023)
 
 
Urban Great Tits have paler plumage than their forest-living relatives   (Research)
Researchers analysed feather samples in cities and forests around Europe to try to discover why urban birds are often noticeably paler than their countryside relatives. More here >
Written by:  (15 Aug 2023)
 
 
Finders in the Field: Red-footed Booby, Isles of Scilly, August 2023   (Finders account)
Just a week after finding a South Polar Skua, Bob Flood finds another mega seabird in the shape of a Red-footed Booby. More here >
Written by: Bob Flood (08 Aug 2023)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 1 - 7 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn looks back on the week's birds birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (08 Aug 2023)
 
 
Avian Flu experts urge beachgoers to report dead birds   (News)
The call comes as thousands of threatened seabirds suspected to have died from Avian Influenza are once again washing up on UK beaches. More here >
Written by: RBA (08 Aug 2023)
 
 
Bird study shows Europe's nature in 'dire straits'   (Conservation News)
Nearly four in 10 of Europe's bird species are now of conservation concern, including 14% of global concern. More here >
Written by:  (08 Aug 2023)
 
 
Sparrows drift from favored spots after losing 'friends'   (Research)
A new study says, suggesting that in Golden-crowned Sparrow populations, friendly, familiar faces help anchor it to familiar spaces. More here >
Written by:  (08 Aug 2023)
 
 
Bat activity lower at solar farm sites   (Research)
The activity level of six bat species was significantly reduced at solar farm sites, researchers have observed. More here >
Written by:  (08 Aug 2023)
 
 
Interest in bird feeding surged worldwide during the COVID-19 lockdowns   (Research)
Interest in local bird feeding appears to have ramped up even in countries not historically noted for bird feeding practices. More here >
Written by:  (08 Aug 2023)
 
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