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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: 6 - 12 Dec   (Weekly Roundup)
Lincolnshire scores a Mandt's Black Guillemot, a late Pied Wheatear makes landfall in Ireland and a Slaty-backed Gull is found Poland.
More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (13 Dec 2017)
 
 
Birders spend big bucks chasing rare birds   (Research)
In the first study of its kind researchers have attempted to quantify the impact a vagrant bird can have to the economy.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (12 Dec 2017)
 
 
Welsh Government supporting tidal lagoons despite 'serious damage to nature'   (Conservation News)
The Welsh Government draft proposals for the first ever Wales National Marine Plan could damage over 50 protected sites for birds says the RSPB. More here >
Written by: RSPB (12 Dec 2017)
 
 
Save a stamp and help save an Albatross   (Conservation News)
Albatrosses are threatened this Christmas but the RSPB has a festive plea, asking people to help raise funds to protect these threatened birds by saving up the stamps from their Christmas post. More here >
Written by: RSPB (11 Dec 2017)
 
 
Kittiwake joins the Red List of birds facing risk of global extinction   (Conservation News)
The Black-legged Kittiwake has been added to the list of birds considered to be facing a high risk of global extinction.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (11 Dec 2017)
 
 
International reputation of Scotland 'blighted' by wildlife crime says RSPB   (Wildlife crime)
The call comes following the publication by the Scottish Government of its 5th annual wildlife crime report.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (11 Dec 2017)
 
 
Timing of Migration Is Changing for Songbirds on the Pacific Coast   (Research)
The timing of bird migration in the region has shifted by more than two days in both spring and autumn in just the last two decades. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (11 Dec 2017)
 
 
Climate change: can hummingbirds take the heat?   (Research)
Hummingbirds need to feed constantly, which means they can ill afford to spend time dodging increased sunshine due to climate change. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (11 Dec 2017)
 
 
Biggest-ever influx of Coal Tits to British gardens   (Press report)
This November, Coal Tits were seen in over 70% of gardens, according to figures from the British Trust for Ornithology's (BTO) Garden BirdWatch (GBW). More here >
Written by: BTO (11 Dec 2017)
 
 
BOTW: Shorebirds in Action   (Book Of The Week)
Our Book of the Week is a copiously illustrated account by an acknowledged expert of all the major aspects of the fascinating lives of shorebirds. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (06 Dec 2017)
 
 
OBOTM: The Birds of Oman   (Book of the Month)
Written by the world's leading expert on Middle Eastern birds, Richard Porter, along with Oman bird specialist Jen Eriksen, it is indispensable for any naturalist visiting this jewel of the Arabian peninsula. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (06 Dec 2017)
 
 
Book review: Rare and Scarce Birds of Cheshire and Wirral   (Book review)
We review Allan Conlin and Eddie Williams' privately published review of records of rare and scarce birds in Cheshire and Wirral. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (06 Dec 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 29 Nov - 5 Dec   (Weekly Roundup)
Norfolk produces a Desert Wheatear whilst an escaped White-crowned Black Wheatear is found in a Scunthorpe garden, two Dwarf Bitterns on Fuerteventura are the WP highlights. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (06 Dec 2017)
 
 
RSPB Scotland welcomes official new SNP policy supporting the licensing of shooting estates   (Conservation News)
The landmark decision by Scottish National Party brings licensing on shooting estates in Scotland another step closer. More here >
Written by: RSPB (06 Dec 2017)
 
 
Two Kiwi species no longer Endangered - rare bright spot in grim extinction report   (Conservation News)
The IUCN upgraded the Okarito Kiwi and the Northern Brown Kiwi from endangered to vulnerable. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Dec 2017)
 
 
Report reveals the effect of a changing climate on the UK's birds   (Conservation News)
The distribution, numbers and behaviour of birds in the UK are changing because of a changing climate according to a new report. More here >
Written by: RSPB (05 Dec 2017)
 
 
Project sees highest number of fledged Hen Harriers   (Conservation News)
As part of efforts to conserve Hen Harriers, 21 estates across Scotland have now joined the Heads Up for Harriers project in 2017. More here >
Written by: Scottish Natural Heritage (05 Dec 2017)
 
 
Fishing nets pose serious risk to the survival of iconic Yellow-eyed Penguin   (Research)
The authors of a new study calls for urgent Government action to improve the species' chances of survival. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Dec 2017)
 
 
Migration makes breeding harder for seabirds   (Research)
Puffin colonies that travel great distances during the winter often find it more difficult to breed than others. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Dec 2017)
 
 
Central American deforestation driving Wood Thrush Decline   (Research)
The decline of Wood Thrushes is probably due to deforestation in Central America, not to the loss and degrading of forest in the United States where the songbird breeds. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Dec 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 22 - 28 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
Surrey provided the latest candidate for a Horned Lark in Britain, whilst in Berkshire and Norfolk Parrot Crossbills drew the crowds. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (29 Nov 2017)
 
 
Fifteen Griffon Vultures poisoned in Granada   (Wildlife crime)
The Andalusian regional government called the killers 'environmental terrorists' following the mass poisoning in September which has recently come to light. More here >
Written by: VCF (28 Nov 2017)
 
 
Citizen scientists helping tackle Puffin decline   (Conservation News)
The RSPB's Project Puffin has taken the first steps in solving the mystery of why some Puffin colonies are in dramatic decline. More here >
Written by: RSPB (28 Nov 2017)
 
 
RSPB and SRSG welcome announcement of grouse moor enquiry   (Conservation News)
The remit of the panel includes consideration as to how grouse moors can be managed sustainably and within the law. More here >
Written by: RSPB (27 Nov 2017)
 
 
Black Friday for Britain's Hen Harriers as another bird 'disappears'   (Wildlife crime)
Police and the RSPB are appealing for information following the disappearance of a satellite-tagged Hen Harrier near Carlisle. More here >
Written by: RSPB (24 Nov 2017)
 
 
EU trade ban brings down global trade in wild birds by 90%   (Research)
A new study demonstrates how the EU's ban decreased the number of birds traded annually from about 1.3 million to 130.000. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (23 Nov 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 15 - 21 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
Andy Stoddart rounds up the weeks best birds, rarity highlights included Eastern Stonechat in Kent, Pied-billed Grebe, Shetland and Pacific Diver still in Cornwall. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (22 Nov 2017)
 
 
Migrating songbirds more likely to survive than their sedentary counterparts   (Research)
For the first time researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology have demonstrated that migration pays off for songbirds. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (21 Nov 2017)
 
 
Early breeding due to climate change not the cause of songbird declines   (Research)
Researchers have collated some of the most comprehensive long-term data on the timing of spring from across the UK. More here >
Written by: BTO (21 Nov 2017)
 
 
Sooty feathers tell history of pollution   (Research)
A new study has shown that the discoloration of birds in museum collections can be used to trace the amount of black carbon in the air over time. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (21 Nov 2017)
 
 
Trials begin to help reduce conflict between sheep farmers and eagles   (Conservation News)
Trials are underway by Scottish Natural Heritage and its partners on how to reduce the impact of sea eagle predation on sheep farming. More here >
Written by: Scottish Natural Heritage (16 Nov 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 8 - 14 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
In a fairly quiet week for megas and major rarities Jon Dunn brings you a comprehensive roundup from Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (15 Nov 2017)
 
 
California birds nesting a week earlier than they did a century ago   (Research)
A new study suggests that many of the state's birds are adapting to rising temperatures by breeding earlier than they did a century ago. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (15 Nov 2017)
 
 
Amazing Azores: Ten days on Crow Island Autumn 2017   (Personal Account)
Highland birder Peter Stronach looks back on a remarkable ten days birding on Corvo during autumn 2017. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (14 Nov 2017)
 
 
Safer environment allows first ever release of captive vultures in South Asia   (Conservation News)
The captive-reared Critically Endangered White-rumped Vultures are soon to be released as diclofenac is removed in Nepal. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (14 Nov 2017)
 
 
Crested Pigeons use feathers to sound the alarm   (Research)
New research has show that the eighth primary wing feather is responsible for the high notes Crested Pigeons make. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (14 Nov 2017)
 
 
15 Whooper Swans electrocuted by power lines in Co. Donegal   (Conservation News)
Their carcasses have been discovered lying under electricity lines close to the village of Carrigans and more are at risk says Birdwatch Ireland. More here >
Written by: Birdwatch Ireland (13 Nov 2017)
 
 
Barnsley Buzzard is latest victim of illegal persecution in Yorkshire   (Wildlife crime)
The bird was euthanized after an X-ray identified the bird had a broken wing caused by a shotgun wound. More here >
Written by: RSPB (13 Nov 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Pied-billed Grebe, Loch of Spiggie - A Shetland First   (Finders account)
25 years after arriving on the archipelago Roger Riddington finds another Shetland first and brings up his 400th species for the islands. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (13 Nov 2017)
 
 
Britain's loudest bird in rude health   (Press report)
The Bittern, once extinct in the UK, has enjoyed its best year since records began, according to a new survey, following intensive conservation efforts. More here >
Written by: RSPB (09 Nov 2017)
 
 
Scottish corncrake numbers fall to lowest level since 2003   (Press report)
Corncrakes are becoming increasingly vulnerable in Scotland following a fall in their numbers for the third year running, RSPB Scotland has warned. More here >
Written by: RSPB (09 Nov 2017)
 
 
A warbler's flashy yellow throat? There are genes for that   (Research)
Research might have pinpointed some of the genetic machinery responsible for the plumage colouration in Audubon's and Myrtle Warblers. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (09 Nov 2017)
 
 
BOTW: The Robin: A Biography   (Book Of The Week)
Stephen Moss records a year of observing the robin both close to home and in the field to shed light on the hidden life of this apparently familiar bird. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (08 Nov 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 1 - 7 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
A Pied-billed Grebe on Shetland was a new addition to the archipelago's growing list meanwhile a Pied Wheatear in Cleveland fails to hang around. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (08 Nov 2017)
 
 
The silent killing goes on - 49 more African vultures poisoned   (Wildlife crime)
Africa's vulture crises continues as the latest mass poisoning is discovered in Mozambique near to Kruger National Park. More here >
Written by: VCF (08 Nov 2017)
 
 
Critically Endangered hawks thrive following translocation   (Research)
The translocation of Ridgway's Hawks is proving a success on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, a new study shows. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (08 Nov 2017)
 
 
National Lottery support to transform WWT Slimbridge   (Conservation News)
A £4.1m National Lottery grant has been awarded to WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire, in a three-year project that will pay tribute to founder, Sir Peter Scott. More here >
Written by: WWT (07 Nov 2017)
 
 
Sutherland golf course proposals more environmentally damaging than Trump's Aberdeenshire course   (Conservation News)
An alliance of conservation organisations say that the unique Coul Links would be destroyed if the development goes ahead. More here >
Written by: RSPB (07 Nov 2017)
 
 
Record number of Barnacle Geese arrive in Dumfries & Galloway   (Conservation News)
11,070 Barnacle Geese have been counted this October at the Mersehead reserve, rising from a peak count of 10,035 last year. More here >
Written by: RSPB (07 Nov 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 25 - 31 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
As the Hawfinch irruption continues Andy Stoddart rounds up another good week, with Common Yellowthroat, Grey-cheeked Thrushes, Ross's and Ivory Gulls all featuring. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (01 Nov 2017)
 
 
India rejects big pharma's call to carry on selling vulture killing drugs   (Conservation News)
The Indian Government has taken an important step towards preventing the extinction of Asia's Critically Endangered vultures by upholding the ban on large vials of diclofenac. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (31 Oct 2017)
 
 
Sparrow chicks can ID song from opening note   (Research)
A new study has shown that Golden-crowned Sparrow chicks can name their tune in just one note - even before knowing the song. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (31 Oct 2017)
 
 
Bumper breeding season for UK Little Terns   (Conservation News)
Little Terns have had a remarkable breeding season after fledging more than 600 chicks in 2017.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (31 Oct 2017)
 
 
New Peruvian manakin described 21 years after it was first found   (Research)
A new manakin from the heart of Peru remained undetected for years until researchers identified it by its unique song. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (31 Oct 2017)
 
 
Book review: Behind More Binoculars   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews the latest series of interviews with acclaimed birdwatchers by Keith Betton and Mark Avery. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (31 Oct 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Eastern Orphean Warbler, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly   (Finders account)
Neil Wright describes how he and his brother found, what eventually turned out to be the first Eastern Orphean Warbler for Britain, on St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (27 Oct 2017)
 
 
Possible Siberian Oystercatcher on Scilly in October 2017   (Finders account)
Richard Stonier describes finding the possible Siberian Oystercatcher on Scilly this autumn. More here >
Written by: Richard Stonier (27 Oct 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 18 - 25 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Andy Stoddart reviews another interesting week with the two best birds involving re-identifications of birds present last week, plus new discoveries including two Grey-cheeked Thrushes, a Yellow-billed Cuckoo and lots more. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (25 Oct 2017)
 
 
BOTW: The Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2018   (Book Of The Week)
The Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2018 is the essential work of reference for British birdwatchers.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Oct 2017)
 
 
Eastern Orphean Warbler, St Agnes (Scilly), 12-17 and 20 October 2017   (ID Article)
An update from Ashley Fisher and Bob Flood on the Orphean Warbler which is now identified as an Eastern. More here >
Written by: Ashley Fisher and Bob Flood (24 Oct 2017)
 
 
The Orphean Warbler on Scilly in October 2017   (ID Article)
Ashley Fisher and Bob Flood discuss the finer points of the identification of this autumn's Orphean Warbler on Scilly. More here >
Written by: Ashley Fisher and Bob Flood (23 Oct 2017)
 
 
Curlew crisis deepens: vital Australian wetlands under threat   (Conservation News)
The curlews are one of the most widespread and far-travelling of all the bird families, and also one of the most threatened. We can't let the Far Eastern Curlew go the same way as its fellows. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (21 Oct 2017)
 
 
Is the Yellow-breasted Bunting the next Passenger Pigeon?   (Conservation News)
Wide-scale, unchecked hunting has, in the space of just three decades, driven frightening declines in Yellow-breasted Buntings and other species. The BirdLife Partnership is now working to help buntings recover. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (21 Oct 2017)
 
 
Thousands of penguin chicks starve in Antarctica   (Press report)
Mass starvation has wiped out thousands of penguin chicks in Antarctica, with unusually thick sea ice forcing their parents to forage further for food. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (21 Oct 2017)
 
 
RSPB Scotland welcomes Scottish Government's unconventional gas ban as a win for the climate and wildlife   (Press report)
RSPB Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement that it will not support the development of unconventional gas extraction in Scotland as a win for the climate and wildlife. More here >
Written by: RSPB (20 Oct 2017)
 
 
One big plan to save African-Eurasian vultures by 2029   (Conservation News)
International commitment is needed now from over 120 countries to ensure the recovery of 15 vulture species. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (20 Oct 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 11 - 17 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Andy Stoddart reviews an interesting week with a good, if somewhat random, scatter of new discoveries including Western Orphean Warbler, Two-barred Greenish Warbler and Rock Thrush plus lots more. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (18 Oct 2017)
 
 
BOTW: The Secret Life of the Owl   (Book Of The Week)
In The Secret Life of the Owl, John Lewis-Stempel explores the legends and history of the owl.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (18 Oct 2017)
 
 
Talking Birds: David La Puma   (Talking Birds)
In his latest interview Mark Pearson puts the questions to David La Puma, American ornithologist with many strings to his bow, including running Cape May Bird Observatory.
More here >
Written by: Mark Pearson (17 Oct 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Siberian Blue Robin, North Ronaldsay, Orkney   (Finders account)
Tom Gale and Lewis Hooper describe finding one of the most stunning rarities of the year. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (16 Oct 2017)
 
 
Britain's smallest bird finds sanctuary in gardens   (Press report)
A cold spell in late winter 2016-17 had birds flocking to garden feeders, including higher counts of Britain's smallest bird, the Goldcrest, according to British Trust for Ornithology's Garden Bird Feeding Survey (GBFS). More here >
Written by: BTO (14 Oct 2017)
 
 
Conservation alliance calls on public to defend irreplaceable natural jewel   (Press report)
The Scottish Wildlife Trust, RSPB Scotland, Buglife Scotland, Plantlife Scotland, Butterfly Conservation Scotland and the Marine Conservation Society are campaigning to save Coul Links. More here >
Written by: RSPB (14 Oct 2017)
 
 
Already vulnerable British birds are likely to be the worst affected by climate change   (Research)
Latest research by the British Trust for Ornithology has found that, although several birds may benefit from a changing climate, some species will be hit hard and among these are some of the most vulnerable British birds. More here >
Written by: BTO (14 Oct 2017)
 
 
New food source confirmed for four species of penguin   (Research)
Footage from penguin-mounted mini video recorders shows four species of penguin eating jellyfish and other gelatinous animals of the open ocean. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (12 Oct 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 04 - 10 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Orkney lands this week's, and probably the year's, star bird, a male Siberian Blue Robin, Shetland has a White-crowned Sparrow plus lingering American vagrants on Scilly and in Ireland and lots more. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (11 Oct 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly   (Finders account)
Jamie Partridge describes finding a Rose-breasted Grosbeak on St. Agnes in the Isles of Scilly, part of a purple patch for the islands. More here >
Written by: Jamie Partridge (10 Oct 2017)
 
 
BOTW: The Lost Words   (Book Of The Week)
The Lost Words stands against the disappearance of wild childhood and the words of the natural world, such as Dandelion, Otter, Bramble and Acorn.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (10 Oct 2017)
 
 
Neotropical parrot population in the American continent is threatened by human activity   (Research)
More than a 38% of the Neotropical parrot population of the American continent (Neotropic) is endangered due the impact of human activity, according to a scientific study published in the journal Biological Conservation. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (09 Oct 2017)
 
 
Red Admiral thrives despite wet summer   (Conservation News)
One of the UK's most striking and widespread butterflies, the Red Admiral, has experienced a record summer despite soggy weather conditions. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (09 Oct 2017)
 
 
Crows and Kea Parrots found to learn usefulness of objects similar to the way human babies do it   (Research)
An international team of researchers has found via experimentation that New Caledonian Crows and Kea Parrots learn about the usefulness of objects by playing with them, similar to human baby behavior.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (09 Oct 2017)
 
 
Scilly Pelagics: the magic never dies   (Personal Account)
Jim Almond looks back at a memorable 12 days spent on St. Mary's when he took part in 11 Scilly Pelagic sessions from the 10th to 21st August 2017. More here >
Written by: Jim Almond (07 Oct 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Cedar Waxwing, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly   (Finders account)
Whilst leading a Tour on St. Agnes, Will Wagstaff found a Cedar Waxwing, another top rarity in a purple patch for Scilly. More here >
Written by: Will Wagstaff (06 Oct 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 27 Sept - 03 Oct   (12 Birds of Christmas)
Another superb week for rarities with Scilly hitting the headlines, plus a showy Scops Owl in the north east, a Scarlet Tanager in south west Ireland and much more. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (04 Oct 2017)
 
 
Conservation charity concerned by growth in butterfly releases   (Conservation News)
Butterfly Conservation has voiced several major concerns about the growing interest in releasing butterflies at weddings and other functions. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (03 Oct 2017)
 
 
Self-service beach clean station proves a success   (Conservation News)
An innovative 'self-service' beach clean station installed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust has proved a success in its first month. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (03 Oct 2017)
 
 
BOTW: Great British Birding Experiences   (Book Of The Week)
Dan Brown has compiled a 'Top 40' list of the very best that the country has to offer, from watching huge congregations of geese or waders, spending a night in a petrel colony.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (03 Oct 2017)
 
 
Nature friendly farming reaps record rewards at RSPB Hope Farm   (Conservation News)
RSPB's nature friendly demonstration farm in Cambridgeshire had record numbers of breeding farmland birds and butterflies this summer. More here >
Written by: RSPB (03 Oct 2017)
 
 
City Sparrowhawks more successful than their country cousins   (Research)
In the first of its kind study on these raptors, researchers examined differences between populations of the birds in Edinburgh and in the Ayrshire countryside. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (03 Oct 2017)
 
 
Songbird populations may indicate trouble in northwestern forests   (Research)
Populations of many North American songbirds are declining, and in many cases we don't understand why. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (02 Oct 2017)
 
 
Critical moment in fight to save internationally important Gwent Levels   (Conservation News)
On Wednesday Gwent Wildlife Trust argued the case to save Wales' own equivalent of the Amazon rainforest, the Gwent Levels. More here >
Written by: Wildlife Trust (29 Sep 2017)
 
 
Peatland drying causing bird populations to plummet   (Research)
A new study shows that draining and the peat industry are to blame for decreases in numbers of Wood Sandpiper, Meadow Pipit, Yellow Wagtail and Reed Bunting. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (28 Sep 2017)
 
 
BOTW: Improbable Destinies:    (Book Of The Week)
Renowned researcher Jonathan Losos reveals what the latest breakthroughs in evolutionary biology tell us about one of the greatest ongoing debates in science.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (28 Sep 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 20 - 26 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
It was a superb week for rarities with highlights including Yellow-breasted Bunting and Siberian Thrush on Shetland as well as multiple Pallas's Grasshopper Warblers elsewhere. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (27 Sep 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Black-billed Cuckoo, Dale of Walls, Shetland   (Finders account)
Whilst doing his first WeBS count of the autumn Rory Tallack flushes a Black-billed Cuckoo from a patch of Japanese Knotweed. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Sep 2017)
 
 
French government commits to end large-scale trapping of Ortolan Bunting   (Conservation News)
The buntings are kept in tiny cages, where they are force-fed to increase their fat reserves, before being drowned in brandy, roasted and served. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (25 Sep 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Yellow-breasted Bunting, Out Skerries   (Finders account)
Following a successful trip to Out Skerries in 2016 Steve Wignill, Dave Bywater & Micky McNaghten return to Out Skerries and find themselves a mega rare bunting. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Sep 2017)
 
 
Filey and Flamborough Ringing & Migration Week   (Event)
A week long series of bird ringing demonstrations, guided migration walks and evening lectures kicks off on Oct 14 and its all FREE! More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (22 Sep 2017)
 
 
Storm Petrels heard on Shiants for first time   (Conservation News)
Calling Storm Petrels have been recorded for the very first time on the Shiants, an important milestone for the Shiant Isles Recovery Project.More here >
Written by: RSPB (22 Sep 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler, Burnham Overy, Norfolk   (Finders account)
Stuart White finds a mega rare locustella whilst out for a walk at one of his favourite haunts, Burnham Overy in Norfolk.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (22 Sep 2017)
 
 
Hunters can play key role in Condors returning to Northern California   (Conservation News)
Hunters transitioning from lead to non-lead ammunition may allow these apex scavengers to succeed there once again. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (22 Sep 2017)
 
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