The results of the annual mass birding participation event are in with almost 700,000 people taking part. More here >

New research highlights the areas in Europe and North Africa where the construction of wind turbines or power lines is likely to increase the risk of death for migrating birds. More here >

Biologists have known about the broken wing tactic for more than 100 years, but its extent has never been thoroughly studied. More here >

A report by Natural England suggests three quarters of the gulls now live in urban areas because of the relatively safe nesting options and a more reliable source of food. More here >

The Royal Mail celebrates the magnificence of migratory birds with new stamps featuring some of our most iconic summer visitors. More here >

Chris Batty looks back on the best birds from the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

The trend is a real concern for birds that fly at night during spring and fall migration and even during non-migratory seasons. More here >

A 44-year study in the Panamanian rain forest has shown a 70% decline in understory bird species in a protected area in Panama's Parque Nacional Soberania. More here >

The findings prove a long-held theory that was first suspected by Charles Darwin and Alexander von Humboldt. More here >

The group wants to the see the shooting season for the UK Red Listed species to change from 1st October to 1st December. More here >

A new study has suggested a link between parrots cognitive ability may help them to navigate threats in their environment and to enjoy longer lives. More here >

In what has been hailed as a first for the UK, a new live camera feed at RSPB Scotland's Loch Garten Nature Centre is giving visitors an up-close look at Scotland's largest bird of prey. More here >

Chris Batty looks back on the best birds from the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

GPS tracking of Caspian Terns show that male parents carry the main responsibility for leading young during their first migration from the Baltic Sea to Africa. More here >

It has long been assumed that fluctuations in Painted Lady numbers is largely driven by winter weather - the real picture is more complex however. More here >

A new study shows that many species of birds are nesting and laying eggs nearly a month earlier than they did a hundred years ago. More here >

Between £4.9 million and £8 million of tourist spend is attracted annually by the birds. More here >

Britain's loudest bird has had another record-breaking year, with 228 booming males counted in 2021, up from 209 in 2019. More here >

100 protected vultures killed in Assam, India. Officials suspect dogs were being targeted with poisoning. More here >

The results of a new study suggests that 'natural' populations may be more vulnerable to more frequent extreme heat. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds of the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

Every firearm and bullet sold or imported in the US is subject to an excise tax dedicated to wildlife conservation and restoration. More here >

Four Cinereous Vultures have been found illegally killed in what conservationists are calling a substantial setback. More here >

The latest Northern Ireland Seabird Report 2021, charts the most recent ups and downs of the country's seabirds and it shows a mixed bag. More here >

New research, is providing insights into the lives of Herring Gulls breeding in Scotland and northern England during the winter months. More here >

There are knowledge gaps for Grey Herons on some of Scottish Islands and the BTO needs your help to fill them in. More here >

Whilst undertaking research on Black Swifts, scientists managed to observe their behaviour during a lunar eclipse. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds of the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

Brandt's Voles don't eat or use the bunchgrass, they cut it to keep themselves safe, an example of 'ecosystem engineering'. More here >

New research has shown that key data is being ignored during offshore windfarm planning assessments. More here >

The combination of lithium mining and climate change in the Andes Mountains may be negatively influencing flamingo populations. More here >

A new seabird endemic to New Caledonia is described in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club. More here >

The discussion about how mountain bird species arise has been ongoing among scientific researchers for many years. More here >

The change in behaviour is one of the most remarkable signs yet of the warming world being caused by climate change, according to the BTO's chief executive. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds of the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

The burning season overlaps with the nesting attempts of some early-breeding species, including Peregrine, Lapwing, Golden Plover and Stonechat. More here >

Since the 'crash' on the 7th February viewers of the viral video have sought to explain what happened. More here >

The Danish autonomous territory has said it had begun discussions about the future of its controversial dolphin hunt, with a decision expected in the coming weeks. More here >

A recently published paper has looked at the success or otherwise of Israel's Egyptian Vulture reintroduction project. More here >

Natural England has finally published the post-mortem results of two Hen Harriers found dead in October 2021. More here >

Spurn Bird Observatory have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and experienced individual to lead the Observatory's day to day running. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds of the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

New research has found evidence that males live longer than females due to differences in their immune systems. More here >

The results from the first photographic census reveal that the Cinereous Vulture population in Mallorca tripled over the last decade. More here >

A pilot study of Australian Magpies discovered an entirely new social behaviour rarely seen in birds. More here >

The enormous variety of life on Earth and the species, traits and evolutionary history they represent, appear to reduce extinction risk in birds. More here >

Areas of the globe where fruit-eating birds have wider beaks also have larger palm fruits, a new study shows. More here >

Called, AVONET, it contains measurements of more than 90,000 individual birds, allowing researchers to test theories and aid conservation. More here >

An innovative study, led by the RSPB, has been testing the ability of dogs to track seabirds that nest in burrows. More here >

New figures show an estimated 605,000 songbirds were trapped and killed in 6.5 km of mists nets within the survey area during Autumn 2021. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds of the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

A new study has shown that snake-eating birds have no resistance to venom - they just don't need it. More here >

Recent advances in wildlife tracking techniques are revealing details that were previously impossible to explore. More here >

America's national bird is more beleaguered than previously believed, with nearly half of bald eagles tested across the U.S. showing signs of chronic lead exposure. More here >

Other areas of Scotland's seas were granted protection in 2020, but two areas in Orkney were left out, despite their importance, until now. More here >

Close to the heart of Norwich lies Sweet Briar Marshes: 90 acres of fen, rough meadow, grazing marsh, old hedgerows and young woodland. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds of the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

BB is looking for a budding journalist with an interest in sharing ornithological news stories. More here >

Dewi Price was found guilty of seven wildlife offences - which included disturbing a red kite nest and taking a baby chick. More here >

Thanks to the efforts of nearly 10,000 'citizen scientists' we now have a much greater understanding of the UK's breeding Tawny Owls. More here >

Scientists at the BTO came up with some clever crunching to assess the effect of the pandemic on bird recording. More here >

The vulture is better known for its incredible ability to swallow and digest bones. More here >

The two birds, found dead in suspicious circumstances, were part of the Isle of Wight reintroduction project. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds of the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

Scientists have made a new discovery about the ability of hummingbirds to regulate their body temperature. More here >

New research has, for the first time, registered just how much Australia has actually lost. More here >

This all-encompassing and engaging account has been written for a wide audience, whether professional ornithologist, citizen scientist or amateur birder. More here >

A new study has shown fear of being killed can halve the population size of prey in 5 years or less. More here >

Dogs being walked in nature reserves contribute a significant amount of nutrients to the environment through their faeces and urine. More here >

The changes caused by earlier flowering could have profound consequences for wildlife, agriculture and gardeners. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds of the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

John Orrey was filmed killing the birds on an estate that is home to a commercial pheasant shoot. More here >

Poland is planning to build a wall along its border with Belarus, primarily to block migrants fleeing the Middle East and Asia. More here >

New planning laws in Brighton and Hove now require developers to install bricks for bees and swifts into all new buildings taller than five metres. More here >

Male Song Sparrows deliberately shuffle and mix their song repertoire possibly as a way to keep it interesting for their female audience. More here >

A new study has shed light on how birds navigate back to their breeding site after flying across two continents. More here >

'Supertramp' birds in Southeast Asia are providing unique insights into how evolution is linked to flight ability and competition. More here >

The Government has permitted the use of the banned pesticide thiamethoxam on sugar beet in England in 2022. More here >

For the first time since 1976, wildlife enthusiasts will be able to see the rare and beautiful Chequered Skipper butterfly in the wild in England this summer. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds of the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

In this book, impassioned entomologist Richard Jones reveals the bizarre and sometimes poorly studied behaviours of ants. More here >

Greater Spotted Eagles have returned to the Chernobyl area after going extinct before the nuclear disaster in 1986. More here >

The call comes as avian influenza has devastated the wintering Barnacle Goose population. More here >

Researchers have found some Black-browed Albatrosses diving at unexpected depths to pursue prey. More here >

The tags send coded messages to listening stations moored on the seabed and record how long bluefin tuna are in UK waters each year. More here >

A historic increase in Everglades funding was announced Wednesday by the Biden administration, with a plan to restore South Florida's famous wilderness. More here >

Indian animal lovers are in mourning over the sudden passing of a nationally famous tigress credited with repopulating a forest redoubt for her endangered kin. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds from the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

The BOURC has announced that Britain's only record of Paddyfield Pipit has been placed in Category D of the British List. More here >

Ecuador has created a massive new marine reserve north of its Galapagos islands, forming a Pacific corridor up to Costa Rica's Cocos Island National Park. More here >

Nature lovers across the South Pennines are being asked to support efforts to stop the songbird disappearing from the area's uplands. More here >

RSPB Scotland has criticised plans announced by the Scottish government for huge new offshore windfarms. More here >

In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers have gauged how biodiversity loss of birds and mammals will impact plants' chances of adapting to human-induced climate warming. More here >

There are less than 300 birds left in the wild as habitat loss has pushed the survivors into little pockets across their once vast range. More here >

Conservation strategies that favour non-native conifer plantations are likely to negatively impact Red Squirrels. More here >

Researchers studied how different farming indicators impact the bird diversity in farmland bordering the former Iron Curtain in Germany. More here >

Poisonings from contaminated carcasses has reduced population growth by 4% to 6% annually in the northeastern US. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back on the best birds from the last seven days from around Britain, Ireland and the WP. More here >

New research suggests that more than 90% of animals survive the immediate passage of a typical wildfire but more research is needed on mega fires. More here >

Yoav Perlman, Director of Birdlife Israel, broke the 400 barrier in his big year during 2021. More here >