The European Parliament has rejected an attempt to block new restrictions on lead fishing tackle, paving the way for an EU-wide ban. More here >

A study of American Herring Gulls has found that the mottled plumage of young birds reduces aggression from territorial adults within breeding colonies. More here >

The UK breeding population has declined by 89% since 1988, with the latest national survey estimating just 112 breeding males remain. More here >

After coming close to extinction in Switzerland in the 1990s, the Corncrake recorded 17 successful broods in 2025 following three decades of targeted conservation work. More here >

Research at Wicken Fen found pollen on 89% of sampled birds, with Blue Tits, Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs among species helping some spring-flowering trees set fruit. More here >

The winning designer will receive £1,500, but BTO says entries must be human-made and not drafted or created using generative AI. More here >

Once reduced to a single breeding pair in the country, Serbia's Eastern Imperial Eagle population has risen to 29 territorial pairs this year. More here >

The RSPCA has welcomed the appointment of Scotland's first official Gull Ranger, describing the role as an example of how communities can take a more constructive approach to living alongside gulls. More here >

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

Researchers say the footage reveals an unexpected nest-defence strategy in a species better known for camouflage and distraction displays. More here >

A nest with three young in the canton of Vaud provides the first confirmed breeding record of Black Stork in Switzerland. More here >

New research suggests the world's most colourful passerines are more likely to be threatened, with the pet trade only partly explaining the pattern. More here >

New research suggests Bass Rock and Grassholm, two of the world's largest Northern Gannet colonies, face decades of recovery following the 2022 avian flu outbreak. More here >

Twenty-two young Marsh and Montagu's Harriers have been protected after nests were found in cereal fields during the barley harvest north of Cologne. More here >

Hen Harrier disappeared on Ruabon Moor, an area described by the RSPB as one of the UK's most notorious raptor persecution hotspots. More here >

The Solway wetland reserve will reopen three days a week, with improved paths and hides, new wetland features and a summer focus on dragonflies and wildflower meadows. More here >

New RSPB and BTO evidence highlights growing risks for upland birds, seabirds and rare species, while some southern species expand their ranges. More here >

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

A 15-year study of breeding Swifts in Devon has found that most return to the same nest site each year, reinforcing calls for the wider use of Swift bricks in new buildings. More here >

New fieldwork in the AlUla region has revealed at least 38 breeding pairs of Sooty Falcon, confirming successful inland nesting for the species in north-west Saudi Arabia. More here >

The returning American Black Tern at Long Nanny has produced a hybrid chick with an Arctic Tern, following several summers of close association with the Northumberland colony. More here >

A controversial reform of Italy's hunting law could allow shooting in protected areas, reopen pressure on Alpine migration routes and reduce penalties for hunting offences. More here >

Essex Wildlife Trust says off-road bikes, burnt hides, broken gates and fly-tipping are causing damage to protected wildlife sites. More here >

Shetland author Ann Cleeves OBE officially opened the new obs, marking a major moment for Fair Isle after years of fundraising and construction setbacks. More here >

A global dataset shows AI can speed up drone bird surveys, but research warns drones may still disturb sensitive species. More here >

The development has been described by BirdWatch Ireland as a significant and welcome surprise for the city's long-running tern conservation work. More here >

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

Researchers working with Cerulean Warblers are developing a tool that could allow scientists to recognise returning birds by voice. More here >

Vulture Conservation Foundation reports that two separate incidents in Botswana and Senegal have added to a growing toll of vulture deaths across Africa in 2026. More here >

A new genomic study suggests that the spectacular courtship displays of Manakins were preceded by ancient changes in diet, taste and digestion. More here >

Once feared lost, the North Pacific seabird has continued its long recovery, with the latest Japanese count recording more than 11,000 birds in 2026. More here >

After a long absence as a confirmed breeder, the Black Guillemot has again been raising young on Germany's Baltic coast. More here >

Scientists are watching closely as familiar summer visitors begin a journey still full of unanswered questions. More here >

Results show increases for Nightjar, Woodlark and Dartford Warbler, with volunteers helping to track the fortunes of some of Britain's most specialised breeding birds. More here >

The familiar garden species topped the first vote of its kind, as Butterfly Conservation urges people to take part in this summer's Big Butterfly Count. More here >

Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic where a first for Britain is found in Gwynedd. More here >

Researchers have combined eBird observations, weather radar and tracking data to move migration monitoring beyond counting birds in the sky and towards identifying which species are on the move. More here >

The new funding from the Ecological Restoration Fund will support conservation work across one of the world's most important migratory bird routes. More here >

A long-running reintroduction programme has kept the species from disappearing from Spain, but the recovery remains fragile and heavily dependent on continued conservation work. More here >

Essex Police are asking witnesses to come forward after a Raven was shot in West Bergholt and later died. More here >

GPS tracking of Lesser Black-backed Gulls suggests avoidance of a North Sea wind farm is not simply explained by the absence of fishing boats inside turbine areas. More here >

The Firth of Forth islands, home to major Gannet and Puffin colonies, have entered charitable ownership for the first time in more than 300 years. More here >

An amateur lepidopterist's discovery is changing how conservationists search for some of Britain’s most elusive butterflies. More here >

Decades of work by Butterfly Conservation, Natural England, farmers, landowners and volunteers have helped the endangered species increase dramatically across the county. More here >

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

The Blue-fronted Lorikeet, documented only once in the past hundred years in 2014, has been photographed and sound-recorded in the highlands of Buru. More here >

The study adds Red-shouldered Hawk to the growing list of raptors in which offspring sex appears to be linked to breeding conditions. More here >

Research shows that intensive clearcutting reduces the vocal activity of year-round forest birds, with Crested Tit, Treecreeper and Goldcrest among the species most affected. More here >

Campaigners say the demolition of Regent House near Dorking station has destroyed one of Mole Valley's best-known Swift nesting sites. More here >

The number of singing males on the Embid plateau has risen from four in 2022 to 34 in 2025 following habitat restoration and the release of translocated birds. More here >

Natural England has approved additional releases of White-tailed Eagles in Exmoor, adding a second release site to the long-running Isle of Wight reintroduction project. More here >

Around 50 Critically Endangered Hooded Vultures have been found dead and beheaded, in what conservationists believe was a deliberate poisoning incident. More here >

A satellite-tagged eagle born in Dorset in 2025, vanished soon after it reached the western side of the North York Moors. More here >

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

Scientists in the Galapagos recorded 25 young Mangrove Finches fledging in 2026, offering new hope for one of the world's rarest birds. More here >

A major GPS-tracking study has found that the physical presence of people can alter how birds and mammals move through the landscape. More here >

Conservationists say the increase in displaying males is an encouraging sign for one of the UK's most threatened birds, though the population remains highly vulnerable. More here >

Scientists say Gentoo Penguins are showing useful flexibility in a warming climate, but the margin between coping and lethal heat stress may be narrow. More here >

Campaigners are urging NatureScot to refuse permission for the annual killing of young Gannets, while the agency says any decision will be based on the latest scientific evidence. More here >

Conservationists say large-scale heathland restoration is helping one of southern England’s most distinctive birds continue its recovery after decades of decline. More here >

Hawk Conservancy Trust launches project to safeguard scarce nesting trees used by Lappet-faced Vultures in Kruger National Park after discovering elephants are destroying vital breeding sites. More here >

A new RSPB report reveals more than 900 confirmed incidents involving birds of prey across the UK in the past ten years. More here >

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

White-backed Vultures fitted with transmitters in Morocco have crossed into southern Spain. More here >

The wave of misogynistic personal attacks directed at Dr Ruth Tingay came after promotion of her Friends of the Dales talk. More here >

New campaign combines public voting with growing concerns over long-term insect declines. More here >

Fresh sightings from India's remote Great Nicobar Island have renewed interest in a little-known rail that may represent a species still unknown to science. More here >

Conservationists in the Basque Country report a rare and successful adoption by a same-sex eagle pair. More here >

Conservationists say the nesting is a rare piece of good news for one of the world's most threatened forest regions. More here >

New monitoring data suggests the long decline of the House Sparrow in Paris may have slowed since 2014, although numbers in the French capital remain far below historic levels. More here >

New nationwide survey finds several familiar gull species have suffered major population declines over the last 20 years. More here >

Chris Batty looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined by Long-tailed Skuas, Temminck's Stints and Subalpine Warblers. More here >

A new study reveals that Storm Petrels routinely travel hundreds of kilometers while deliberately seeking crosswinds. More here >

In a new study, researchers have identified knowledge gaps and propose practical tools for analysing the risks to birds posed by extreme weather. More here >

Following a megafire, investigators found that Lesser Prairie Chickens were forced out of high-quality habitat, into sub-optimal habitat and smaller grassland patches near cropland. More here >

Scientists show that recordings of songs and calls can reveal details about bird behavior that are otherwise time-consuming and difficult to observe in the wild. More here >

Scientists investigated how temperature affects the growth of baby birds and how factors such as age, size, and parental care make them more or less vulnerable to the weather. More here >

The Timor Green Pigeon, under pressure from hunting and habitat loss, is at serious risk of extinction and should be uplisted to Critically Endangered, according to a new study. More here >

Jon Dunn's regular look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined by a male Lesser Kestrel in Cornwall. More here >

Staff and volunteers joined a team of 20 in the Cairngorms National Park to release the eggs of the endangered Dark-bordered Beauty which were bred in captivity. More here >

Long-term evidence shows seabird populations have repeatedly declined during warmer periods. More here >

A new study finds males invest less in care when females mate with multiple partners. More here >

New research shows nocturnal birds are closely tied to the lunar cycle, with knock-on effects for energy, breeding and migration. More here >

BirdLife says the step could help reduce poisoning risk for waterbirds across Europe. More here >

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales says this year's count has beaten the previous record set in 2025. More here >

Jon Dunn's regular look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Conservationists report 168 adult birds killed at a breeding colony, highlighting ongoing threats to seabirds across the Hawaiian Islands. More here >

New research shows nearly three-quarters of a million young people in Great Britain now regularly watch birds. More here >

European research shows consistent difference in escape behaviour, with birds taking flight earlier when approached by female observers. More here >

Evidence shows widespread breaches of wildlife law as birds pass through Malta. More here >

Population recovery follows decades of conservation work after species vanished from the country in the 1970s. More here >

Survey records second highest total in over a decade as habitat management supports recovery on key sites. More here >

New BTO survey shows long-term declines across many familiar species, with some now disappearing from parts of England's spring soundscape. More here >

The IRBC has accepted the first record of Kamchatka Gull which also represents the first accepted record of the taxon for the Western Palearctic. More here >

Jon Dunn's regular look back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

New video evidence from cavity nests in Finland overturns a long-standing idea about how Common Cuckoos place eggs in host nests. More here >

RSPB video evidence leads to conviction as concerns persist over misuse of crow cage traps on shooting estates. More here >

New study resolves long-standing identification problem and reveals rare seabird occurring beyond its known range. More here >

Raptor Persecution UK warns underlying threats must be addressed before any return to England is considered . More here >

Research shows birds turn to nest-raiding after losing their own broods, revealing unexpected behavioural flexibility. More here >