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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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Win for wildlife as krill fishing restricted in Antarctica   (Research)
Five major krill fishing firms have agreed to halt operations across huge swathes of the Antarctic to help protect wildlife. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (13 Jul 2018)
 
 
Citizen scientists show crows bully ravens   (Research)
American Crows and Northwestern Crows almost exclusively (97% of the time) instigate any aggressive interactions with Common Ravens no matter where in North America. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (13 Jul 2018)
 
 
Birds have time-honoured traditions, too   (Research)
By faithfully copying the most popular songs, swamp sparrows create time-honored song traditions that can be just as long-lasting as human traditions. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (13 Jul 2018)
 
 
Crows 'reverse engineer' tools from memory   (Research)
A provocative study suggests that the notoriously clever Caledonian Crows pass on successful designs to future generations, a hallmark of culture. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (13 Jul 2018)
 
 
Birds eat 400 to 500 million tons of insects annually   (Research)
The global population of insectivorous birds annually consumes as much energy as a megacity the size of New York. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (10 Jul 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 27 Jun - 03 Jul 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you a comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, including Pacific Golden Plover and Squacco Heron. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (04 Jul 2018)
 
 
Hen Harriers breeding again in the Peak District   (Conservation News)
Hen Harrier has bred on the National Trust's High Peak Moors, in the Peak District National Park, for the first time in four years. More here >
Written by: National Trust (04 Jul 2018)
 
 
Garden seed diet for threatened Turtle Doves has negative impact   (Research)
Research has found that young Turtle Doves raised on a diet of seeds foraged from arable plants rather than food provided in people's gardens are more likely to survive after fledging. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (04 Jul 2018)
 
 
Camargue flamingos disturbed during filming   (Press report)
A French director said on Monday he would abandon filming at a Mediterranean wetland after a pilot sparked panic among a huge flock of flamingos. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (04 Jul 2018)
 
 
The power of purple - male birds use gaudy colours to warn and defeat rivals   (Research)
Male Purple-crowned Fairy-wrens use their purple crowns to show off about their social status and strength, according to a new study. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (04 Jul 2018)
 
 
No escape - Unsustainable European fishing practices harm seabirds   (Conservation News)
European fishing activities take place outside European waters, including in West and Northern Africa, where the pressure put on marine life and ecosystems is just as alarming and devastating. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (04 Jul 2018)
 
 
Griffon Vultures caught feeding at night for first time   (Press report)
Scientists made an interesting discovery whilst studying camera trap footage, they found Griffon Vultures feeding at night. More here >
Written by: VCF (04 Jul 2018)
 
 
Don't bank on it! Sweden gets credit it may not deserve   (Conservation News)
The Swedish government proposed four new marine protected areas in the Baltic Sea, but this soon turned into a complicated, ugly tale. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (04 Jul 2018)
 
 
Bird flu hot spot: Scientists track virus in huge migration   (Research)
The Delaware Bay is one of the world's hot spots for bird flu - a bonanza for scientists seeking clues about how influenza evolves so they just might better protect people. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (04 Jul 2018)
 
 
Further poisoning of raptors in the Grands Causses of France   (Conservation News)
Results show captive-bred Bearded Vulture, Durzon, died from poisoning in Grands Causses, along with other raptors. More here >
Written by: VCF (04 Jul 2018)
 
 
Save Salina: hotel complex threatens waterbird paradise   (Conservation News)
Ulcinj Salina is a traditional salt pan whose shallow waters feed and support more than 250 bird species. However, recent proposals to build a large-scale tourism resort threaten to obliterate it. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (27 Jun 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 20 - 26 Jun 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Andy Stoddart brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, again headlined by the American Royal Tern. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (27 Jun 2018)
 
 
Blaze destroys important wildlife area at St Bees Head   (Press report)
Firefighters were recently called out to tackle a large blaze on the South Head at St Bees, which has damaged an important area for nesting birds and wildlife. More here >
Written by: RSPB (26 Jun 2018)
 
 
Bearded Vultures released in Switzerland   (Press report)
The Vulture Conservation Foundation's 2018 Bearded Vulture release season culminated in the release of two young Bearded Vultures in the Swiss Federal Wildlife Refuge Huetstock near Melchsee-Frutt. More here >
Written by: VCF (26 Jun 2018)
 
 
Threatened Nightingale site confirmed as Britain's best in new national survey   (Conservation News)
The latest figures from the BTO, just published in a scientific paper using state-of-the art methods for assessing the size of national bird populations, make for interesting reading. More here >
Written by: BTO (26 Jun 2018)
 
 
Book review: The Ascent of Birds   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews The Ascent of Birds which distils vast amounts of literature on the subject of avian evolution in a highly engaging and accessible way. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (26 Jun 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 13 - 19 Jun 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Chris Batty brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Chris Batty (20 Jun 2018)
 
 
Painted Lady's roundtrip migratory flight is the longest recorded in butterflies   (Research)
They travel 12,000km and cross the Sahara Desert twice to seasonally exploit resources and favourable climates on both sides of the desert. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (20 Jun 2018)
 
 
Scientists stunned by decline of birds during epic Southern African roadtrip   (Conservation News)
A two year project to repeat a famous bird survey by driving over 20, 000km in a 4x4 across Botswana has confirmed researchers' fears. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (20 Jun 2018)
 
 
Hand-reared godwits survive odds to fly the nest   (Conservation News)
21 Black-tailed Godwits were released in the Cambridgeshire Fens after being hand-reared by conservationists at WWT Welney. More here >
Written by: WWT (20 Jun 2018)
 
 
Looking for the blues in Scotland   (Conservation News)
Wildlife lovers across Scotland's towns and cities are being asked to look out for the country's only widespread blue butterfly this summer, amidst fears it could be struggling. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (20 Jun 2018)
 
 
Rising sea temperatures threaten survival of juvenile albatrosses   (Research)
Changes in sea surface temperature affect the survival of albatross during their first year at sea. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (20 Jun 2018)
 
 
Initial results of Orkney trapping trial revealed   (Conservation News)
The main finding was that the density of stoats appears to be high compared to other islands around the world where stoat densities have been estimated during eradications. More here >
Written by: RSPB (20 Jun 2018)
 
 
First White-tailed Eagle chick in Orkney for over 140 years   (Conservation News)
One chick has been seen, however RSPB staff believe from watching the parents' behaviour that there may be two. More here >
Written by: RSPB (14 Jun 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 6 - 12 Jun 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Chris Batty brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Chris Batty (13 Jun 2018)
 
 
Great Yarmouth Air Show poses threat to Litte Terns   (Conservation News)
Fears that rare Little Terns breeding on the east Norfolk coast might abandon nests if disturbed by Great Yarmouth Air Show remain three weeks before event. More here >
Written by: RSPB (06 Jun 2018)
 
 
Bird paradise Christmas Island saved from mining devastation   (Conservation News)
The Australian Government has decided to reject an application for phosphate mining on Christmas Island, a crucial wildlife haven in the Indian Ocean. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (06 Jun 2018)
 
 
Bitterns breeding at RSPB Leighton Moss after 10-year absence   (Conservation News)
Bitterns are breeding at RSPB Leighton Moss for the first time in a decade, following the introduction of new methods of managing the nature reserve four years ago. More here >
Written by: RSPB (06 Jun 2018)
 
 
'Justice for Ravens' appeal raises £10k in 12 hours   (Conservation News)
A crowdfunding campaign to fund a judicial review of SNH's decision to grant a license for a Raven cull in Perthshire, secured it's initial funding target within just 12 hours of being launched. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (06 Jun 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 30 May - 5 Jun 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (06 Jun 2018)
 
 
Book of The Week: No More Plastic   (Book Of The Week)
Martin Dorey, founder of #2minutebeachclean, is the expert when it comes to understanding the impact plastics have on our planet. No. More. Plastic. shows you what you can do with just 2 minutes of your time. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Jun 2018)
 
 
Major blow to Coul Links golf development   (Conservation News)
Ahead of a final decision on Tuesday planning officers recommends that the development is refused as it would cause "significant and permanent loss of sand dune habitat". More here >
Written by: RSPB (01 Jun 2018)
 
 
£140,000 funding secured to build new storm-resilient hide at Snettisham   (Conservation News)
The RSPB secures funding needed to build new storm-resilient hide and wants your help to name it.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (01 Jun 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 23 - 29 May 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (30 May 2018)
 
 
Spurn MigFest 2018 - Tickets Now on Sale   (Event)
Book your tickets now for the one of the birding events of the year - The Spurn MigFest.
More here >
Written by: Spurn Bird Observatory (30 May 2018)
 
 
Talking Birds - Mike Dilger   (Talking Birds)
Mark talks to the effervescent TV presenter and passionate naturalist Mike Dilger about his love and birds and wildlife. More here >
Written by: Mark Pearson (30 May 2018)
 
 
Concerns of further Corncrake declines   (Conservation News)
As the 2018 Corncrake survey gets underway conservationists are concerned that declines in the last three years will continue. More here >
Written by: RSPB (29 May 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 16 - 22 May 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (23 May 2018)
 
 
Three Hen Harriers vanish in suspicious circumstances   (Wildlife crime)
Police and the RSPB are appealing for information following the disappearance of three protected, satellite-tagged Hen Harriers in Scotland and Cumbria. More here >
Written by: RSPB (22 May 2018)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Marmora's Warbler, Unst   (Finders account)
David Cooper finds Scotland's second Marmora's Warbler on Unst, Shetland, during a 24-hour period in which four megas were found on the archipelago. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (21 May 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 9 - 15 May 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Andy Stoddart brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (16 May 2018)
 
 
Vultures reveal critical Old World flyways   (Research)
A new study has shown that Egyptian Vultures traveled as far as 7,500 miles in a single migration, at up to around 223 miles per day. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (02 May 2018)
 
 
Calling all young birders   (Event)
Spurn Bird Observatory and the British Trust for Ornithology are calling for young birders to enter the prestigious Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder of The Year competition. More here >
Written by: BTO (02 May 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 25 Apr - 1 May 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (02 May 2018)
 
 
National Park grouse moors are a black hole for birds of prey   (Wildlife crime)
New paper confirms link between raptor persecution and driven grouse shooting in Peak District National Park where Goshawk and Peregrine numbers are in catastrophic decline. More here >
Written by: RSPB (01 May 2018)
 
 
Welsh Red Kites up over 350 percent in 21 years   (Conservation News)
The latest results from the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) show that the Red Kite is well and truly back and here to stay. More here >
Written by: BTO (01 May 2018)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Green Heron, Pembrokeshire   (Finders account)
Pembrokeshire MP Simon Hart describes finding a Green Heron in his Pembrokeshire garden. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (30 Apr 2018)
 
 
Spotted Flycatchers surge in Scotland as crash continues in England   (Research)
Spotted Flycatcher and Willow Warbler numbers on the increase in Scotland, whilst in England they continue to plummet. More here >
Written by: BTO (27 Apr 2018)
 
 
Endangered petrels and trawl fishing clash   (Research)
New Zealand's endangered Westland Petrel forages during its breeding season in a range that overlaps more with trawl fishing activity than conservationists previously realised. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (26 Apr 2018)
 
 
After a volcano erupts, auklet colonies recover   (Research)
A new study, shows auklets are surprisingly adaptable, establishing a new colony on freshly created habitat following 2008 volcanic eruptions. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (26 Apr 2018)
 
 
BOTW: Behind More Binoculars   (Book Of The Week)
Following on from the success of their 2015 book Behind the Binoculars, Keith Betton and Mark Avery are back, taking you behind the scenes, and behind the binoculars, of a diverse range of birding and wildlife personalities. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (26 Apr 2018)
 
 
1000 acre wild landscape in Suffolk gets go ahead with huge lottery funding   (Conservation News)
Suffolk Wildlife Trust's vision for a vast new nature reserve in the Broads will become reality following a decision by the Heritage Lottery Fund to award £4,063,000.More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Apr 2018)
 
 
Disease killing UK Greenfinches now found in mynas in Pakistan   (Research)
A strain of the disease responsible for killing off nearly two thirds of the UK's greenfinches has been discovered in myna bird populations in Pakistan. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Apr 2018)
 
 
Sir David Attenborough backs crowdfunder that saves albatrosses and turtles   (Conservation News)
Hookpod are launching a new project off the coast of Brazil, to equip five longline fishing boats with Hookpods. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Apr 2018)
 
 
Nearly half of all known birds at risk of extinction   (Conservation News)
A number of well-known bird species are now at risk of extinction, this is the chief conclusion of State of the World's Birds 2018. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (25 Apr 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 18 - 24 Apr 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (25 Apr 2018)
 
 
Finders-in-the-Field: Belted Kingfisher on Scilly   (Finders account)
Ashley Fisher describes finding his dream bird, only the fourth record for Britain and the first for the Isles of Scilly. More here >
Written by: Ashley Fisher (25 Apr 2018)
 
 
First hand-reared godwit returns to UK   (Conservation News)
A Black-tailed Godwit has returned to The Fens in East Anglia where it was hand-reared after migrating as far as Portugal for the winter.
More here >
Written by: WWT (24 Apr 2018)
 
 
Common Cranes breed successfully for first time on Norfolk reserve   (Conservation News)
Common Cranes have bred successfully for the first time at WWT Welney Wetland Centre in Norfolk, hatching two chicks.
More here >
Written by: WWT (19 Apr 2018)
 
 
Birds migrate away from diseases   (Research)
A new unique study shows by moving away from diseases in the tropics enables species to survive with a less costly immune system. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (18 Apr 2018)
 
 
Record numbers of Blue-throated Macaws spotted   (Conservation News)
Although in critical danger of extinction a series of conservation initiatives have led to record numbers of the species being seen this past November. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (18 Apr 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 11 - 17 Apr 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Andy Stoddart brings you this week's birding roudnup from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, with early spring migrants and one or two complete surprises. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (18 Apr 2018)
 
 
Once common duck now rarer than Giant Panda   (Conservation News)
The Critically Endangered Baer's Pochard population is estimated at less than 1000, making them rarer than Giant Pandas. More here >
Written by: WWT (18 Apr 2018)
 
 
Satellite-tagged White-tailed Eagle 'disappears' in wildlife crime black-hole   (Wildlife crime)
Another satellite tagged eagle has disappeared in highly suspicious circumstances near Glen Quaich - an area dominated by driven grouse shooting. More here >
Written by: RSPB (18 Apr 2018)
 
 
Road construction threatens Ecuadorian Amazon   (Conservation News)
World Land Trust has launched an urgent appeal to permanently protect tropical forest where hundreds of species are threatened by plans to build a new road. More here >
Written by: World Land Trust (18 Apr 2018)
 
 
Butterfly revival dashed by wet, gloomy weather   (Conservation News)
Two declining butterflies suffered their worst year on record in 2017 after a chilly snap in spring and a gloomy, wet summer. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (17 Apr 2018)
 
 
Trump's new migratory bird policy undermines a century of conservation   (Conservation News)
The Trump administration has announced a position on protecting migratory birds that is a drastic pullback from policies in force for the past 100 years. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (17 Apr 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 04 - 10 Apr 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Andy Stoddart brings you this week's birding roudnup from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, with early spring migrants and one or two complete surprises. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (11 Apr 2018)
 
 
Churchill's favourite butterfly to return   (Conservation News)
The UK's changing climate means conditions may now be suitable for one of Sir Winston Churchill's favourite butterflies, the Black-veined White, to return, a study has revealed. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (11 Apr 2018)
 
 
Terns Face Challenges When They Fly South for Winter   (Research)
A new study presents some of the best information to date on where North American Common Terns go when they leave their nesting lakes each autumn. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (08 Apr 2018)
 
 
Exploring 'African Galapagos' uncovers mysterious rare birds   (Conservation News)
Conservationists braved the mountainous landscape of Sao Tome Island in the first ever comprehensive study of three elusive bird species, with fascinating results. But their findings also highlight the urgent need for better management of its Natural Park. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (08 Apr 2018)
 
 
Local council ignores national outcry   (Conservation News)
A Local council ignores national outcry by ploughing ahead with plans that threaten one of the last bastions for Nightingales in England. More here >
Written by: RSPB (08 Apr 2018)
 
 
National Snow Bunting population revealed for the first time   (Conservation News)
After scaling some of the nation's highest peaks scientists have for the first time revealed the breeding population of Snow Buntings in the UK. More here >
Written by: RSPB (08 Apr 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 28 Mar - 03 Apr 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn again brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (04 Apr 2018)
 
 
Long-Term Study Reveals Fluctuations in Birds' Nesting Success   (Research)
A study with nearly four decades of data from Song Sparrows in British Columbia looks at long term nesting trends. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (02 Apr 2018)
 
 
Milking the cow: why Dutch dairy is becoming bird-friendly   (Conservation News)
VBN/BirdLife Netherlands has been working with Dutch farmers to make the country's dairy products more sustainable and nature-friendly. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (02 Apr 2018)
 
 
The environment determines Caribbean hummingbirds' vulnerability   (Press report)
Scientists have now found that hummingbird specialisation and vulnerability on the Caribbean islands is not based on physical traits, but on the bird's environment. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (02 Apr 2018)
 
 
The spring hunting ban in Kazakhstan: one year on   (Conservation News)
In early 2017, the government of Kazakhstan introduced a ban on spring hunting. One year on, Danara Zharbolova (ACBK/BirdLife Kazakhstan) reflects on why this decision was, and remains, so important. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (02 Apr 2018)
 
 
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch results reveal a golden year for the Goldfinch   (Press report)
The latest results from the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch have revealed a golden year for the Goldfinch along with a number of other small birds after a surge in sightings in gardens across the country. More here >
Written by: RSPB (02 Apr 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 21 - 27 Mar 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (28 Mar 2018)
 
 
Scientists highlight risks of disease at garden bird feeders   (Conservation News)
Wild birds are at risk of a number of serious diseases at our garden bird feeders, according to a collaborative study. More here >
Written by: BTO (27 Mar 2018)
 
 
Vote online to help Red-breasted Goose project   (Conservation News)
Pioneering work to resolve conflicts between farmers and vulnerable Red-breasted Geese in Bulgaria has been nominated for the EU Natura 2000 Citizens Award. More here >
Written by: WWT (27 Mar 2018)
 
 
Hen Harrier disappears in suspicious circumstances in Wales   (Wildlife crime)
Aalin went missing near to Ruabon Moor where driven grouse shooting has started again and is the only driven grouse moor in Wales.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (27 Mar 2018)
 
 
Tanzania's government chooses Flamingos over factory   (Conservation News)
The Government of Tanzania has decided against building a soda ash factory on the shores of Lake Natron, thus ending a ten-year struggle of the fate of the waters.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (27 Mar 2018)
 
 
Red Knots plummet by 25% in a year   (Conservation News)
The likely cause of the decline? Food shortages in Delaware Bay, a crucial feeding stopover site on their migration.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (27 Mar 2018)
 
 
City-dwelling blackbirds have poorer measures of health   (Research)
A new study found that city birds have a much poorer health status than their rural cousins. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (27 Mar 2018)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 14 - 20 Mar 2018   (Weekly Roundup)
Jon Dunn brings you his comprehensive roundup of the week's best birds from around Britain, Ireland the Western Palearctic. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (21 Mar 2018)
 
 
South Africa's seabirds and raptors in serious decline   (Conservation News)
A new report, five years in the making, gives a snapshot of the health of birds and their habitats in South Africa - and highlights some disturbing trends and stats. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (21 Mar 2018)
 
 
Bird populations in French countryside collapsing   (Research)
Bird populations across an eerily quiet French countryside have collapsed, on average, by a third over the last decade-and-a-half, new research has found.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (21 Mar 2018)
 
 
Feeding wildlife can influence migration   (Research)
Animal migration patterns are changing as humans alter the landscape, according to new research.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (20 Mar 2018)
 
 
Philippine bird trade targets Indonesian species   (Wildlife crime)
The thriving illegal wildlife trade from Indonesia to the Philippines has come into the limelight once again with the discovery of hundreds of threatened Indonesian wildlife in a Philippine home. More here >
Written by: TRAFFIC (20 Mar 2018)
 
 
Talking Birds - Dawn Balmer   (Talking Birds)
In the latest instalment of our Talking Birds interview series, Mark talks Dawn Balmer, one of the best known and most admired birder-ornithologists in the UK. More here >
Written by: Mark Pearson (20 Mar 2018)
 
 
Major online survey to assess the 'economics of rarity' in birding launched   (Research)
A group of researchers from universities in Kent and Norfolk have launched a new study aiming to understanding the behaviour of twitchers. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (19 Mar 2018)
 
 
Another satellite-tagged Golden Eagle 'disappears' on Scottish grouse moor   (Wildlife crime)
Conservationists are concerned about the safety of a young pair of eagles after news emerged that another satellite-tagged Golden Eagle has disappeared in the northern Monadhliath Mountains of Inverness-shire. More here >
Written by: RSPB (13 Mar 2018)
 
 
The Lazarus Effect: protect one species, resurrect a whole forest   (Conservation News)
Pest control is saving more than just the Kiwi: species that haven't been seen for years are reappearing in New Zealand's forests. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (13 Mar 2018)
 
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