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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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Finders-in-the-field: Hermit Thrush, Noss NNR   (Finders account)
Noss National Nature Reserve warden Craig Nisbet was back on the island for his fourth year and the 2017 season started with a bang!
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Written by: Craig Nisbet (24 Apr 2017)
 
 
The Peregrine (50th Anniversary Edition)   (Book Of The Week)
Reissue of J. A. Baker's extraordinary classic of British nature writing, with an exclusive new afterword by Robert Macfarlane.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (19 Apr 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 12 - 18 Apr   (Weekly Roundup)
The male Rock Thrush remained on Scilly but the find of the week was undoubtedly Suffolk's first American Herring Gull. Somerset birders were treated to a Two-barred Crossbill whilst in Ireland a Squacco Heron and Kentish Plover made the headlines.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (19 Apr 2017)
 
 
Appeal for information after Red Kite found shot in Bedfordshire   (Wildlife crime)
Bedfordshire police and the RSPB are appealing for information after a dead Red Kite was found near Toddington, Bedfordshire, containing as many as 10 pieces of shot. More here >
Written by: RSPB (19 Apr 2017)
 
 
The New Neotropical Companion   (Book Of The Week)
Completely revised and expanded edition of A Neotropical Companion, which has helped thousands of people to understand the complex ecology and natural history of the most species-rich area on Earth.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (19 Apr 2017)
 
 
Promiscuity slows down evolution of new species   (Research)
Promiscuity mixes up the gene pool and dilutes genetic differences between populations, slowing down the evolution of new species.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (19 Apr 2017)
 
 
Red-listed thrushes turn to gardens   (Conservation News)
Good numbers of the Red-listed species including Song Thrush and Mistle Thrush visited gardens during the winter according to the annual results of BTO's Garden BirdWatch.
More here >
Written by: BTO (18 Apr 2017)
 
 
£1 million target reached to secure future of Hickling Broad   (Conservation News)
Norfolk Wildlife Trust has announced that the £1 million target had been reached through donations to the Hickling Broad Land Purchase appeal.
More here >
Written by: Wildlife Trust (18 Apr 2017)
 
 
Spectacular aerial duel between Bearded Vultures ends with one killing the other   (Personal Account)
French birder Denis Attinault captures on camera a aerial duel between two Bearded Vultures that resulted in the death of one.
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Written by: VCF (18 Apr 2017)
 
 
Puffins that stay close during migration have more chicks   (Research)
Puffin pairs that follow similar migration routes breed more successfully the following season, a new Oxford University study has found.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (18 Apr 2017)
 
 
Butterflies crash in fourth worst year on record   (Conservation News)
UK butterflies suffered their fourth worst year on record in 2016 with the majority of species experiencing a decline in numbers, a study has revealed.
More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (18 Apr 2017)
 
 
EU urged to consider designating environmental crime a high priority   (Press report)
A hearing organized by MEPsforWildlife recently urged the European Union (EU) to prioritize environmental crime as a key issue to be addressed over the coming four years.
More here >
Written by: TRAFFIC (17 Apr 2017)
 
 
Migratory birds face extinction as key refuelling areas lost   (Research)
Populations of waders that spend most of the year in Australia have been declining for decades and a new study has pinpointed a big reason why.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (15 Apr 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 5 - 11 Apr   (Weekly Roundup)
As spring gets underway, this was a week of two rock thrushes. A Blue Rock Thrush in Sussex which provided much discussion and a fine male Rock Thrush on the Scillies. More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (12 Apr 2017)
 
 
Wildlife on Your Doorstep   (Book Of The Week)
Our book of the week is Wildlife on Your Doorstep by Mark Ward, which is on offer until 30th April.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (12 Apr 2017)
 
 
A poacher kills the last Black Vulture in Alinya, Spain   (Press report)
The last Black Vulture from a re-introduction project at Alinya in the Spanish Pyrenees has been found dead.
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Written by: VCF (12 Apr 2017)
 
 
Chamberlain's Waders   (Book Of The Week)
Our overseas book of the week is Chamberlain's Waders: The Definitive Guide to Southern Africa's Shorebirds which is on offer until 30th April.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (12 Apr 2017)
 
 
Latest figures reveal current state of UK's birds   (Press report)
More than one quarter of UK birds are in need of urgent conservation effort with curlew, puffin and nightingale joining the growing list of threatened species, but there is good news for some, a new report has highlighted.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (11 Apr 2017)
 
 
Sandpiper Detectives Pinpoint Trouble Spots in Continent-Wide Migration   (Research)
A new study looks at the migration of Semipalmated Sandpipers, whose populations in some areas have undergone mysterious declines in recent years.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (09 Apr 2017)
 
 
Eagles Migrate Through Bad Weather to Arrive in Time to Nest   (Research)
A new study shows that older, more experienced Golden Eagles actually migrate in poorer weather conditions and cover less ground than their younger counterparts.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (09 Apr 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Blue Rock Thrush, Beachy Head   (Finders account)
Al Redman describes finding a male Blue Rock Thrush at Beachy Head in East Sussex and of course the question on everyone's lips - was it the Stow-on-the-Wold bird? More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (07 Apr 2017)
 
 
One quarter of Bangladesh is safe from recently exposed vulture-killing drug   (Conservation News)
After successfully banning two drugs poisonous to vultures, Bangladesh is leading the way in Asian vulture conservation, and moving towards banning a third.
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Written by: BirdLife (06 Apr 2017)
 
 
Rare breeding birds - guidelines for releasing news during breeding season   (Rarity Review)
The RBBP, in consultation with RSPB, has compiled some guidelines on how records of rare breeding birds should be handled during the breeding season.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Apr 2017)
 
 
Fingers in the Sparkle Jar   (Book Of The Week)
Our book of the week is Chris Packham's memoir Fingers in the Sparkle Jar: Lessons in Life and Death which is released in softback on 6th April.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Apr 2017)
 
 
"Stop the Killing": Lebanese President speaks out for migratory birds   (Wildlife crime)
Lebanon's President, Michel Aoun, has made a heartfelt pledge to prevent the annual slaughter of the thousands of migratory birds who fly over the Middle Eastern state. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (05 Apr 2017)
 
 
Bye bye Bluetail   (Rarity Review)
As part of a recent review of species status the BBRC have dropped Red-flanked Bluetail from the list of species considered by the committee, Black-winged Stilt also goes whilst Ferruginous Duck is promoted.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Apr 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 29 Mar - 4 Apr   (Weekly Roundup)
A changing of the guard as we head into spring proper, the Skinningrove Eastern Black Redstart departs whilst the main news of the week is an influx of Iberian Chiffchaffs including a returning bird in Shropshire. More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (05 Apr 2017)
 
 
And the winner is...THE BIRDS!   (Conservation News)
Teams from around the world competed in another Champions of the Flyway birdrace which this year raised over $62,000, which will go to Doga Dernegi (Birdlife in Turkey)
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Written by: BirdLife (05 Apr 2017)
 
 
Massive poisoning incidents in Bulgaria, kills vultures, wolves and other wildlife   (Wildlife crime)
Up to 20 Griffon Vultures as well as Wolves, foxes and other raptors have been poisoned, dealing a huge blow to the Balkan Griffon Vulture population.
More here >
Written by: VCF (04 Apr 2017)
 
 
Another Golden Eagle goes 'disappears' in Cairngorm National Park   (Wildlife crime)
RSPB Scotland has issued an appeal for information following the disappearance of a satellite tagged golden eagle near Strathdon in Aberdeenshire.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (04 Apr 2017)
 
 
Black Grouse thriving in Highland Perthshire   (Conservation News)
Last year in Highland Perthshire, the Black Grouse, had another successful year and people have the opportunity to go to special events to see them this spring.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (04 Apr 2017)
 
 
Waxwing 'irruption' recorded during Big Garden Birdwatch 2017   (Press report)
Close to half-a-million people joined in the world's largest garden wildlife survey counting more than 8 million birds during the 38th RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. More here >
Written by: RSPB (04 Apr 2017)
 
 
Eagle - Vulture aerial battle results in rare death   (Press report)
An Egyptian Vulture has been found dead in Portugal in what is believed to be a rare natural death involving an aerial battle with a large eagle species.
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Written by: VCF (04 Apr 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 22 - 28 Mar   (Weekly Roundup)
The second spring Red-flanked Bluetail for Norfolk livens up the weekend news. Gloucestershire lands the first Iberian Chiffchaff for the county and Argyll & Bute a Pied-billed Grebe.
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Written by: Mark Golley (29 Mar 2017)
 
 
Peregrine Falcon found dead reveals signs of shooting   (Wildlife crime)
A Peregrine Falcon which was found dead in Newbiggin, Cumbria, was found to have historical lead shot fragments in its body, indicating it had previously been shot. More here >
Written by: RSPB (29 Mar 2017)
 
 
Endangered ibises benefit from joining egret flocks   (Research)
According to a new study, China's endangered Crested Ibises benefit from joining forces with other, more visually-oriented bird species while searching for food.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (28 Mar 2017)
 
 
Non-breeding ravens live in highly dynamic social groups   (Research)
Researchers uncover for the first time the group dynamics of non-breeding ravens and discover that some may move thousands of kilometers per year to be part of these groups.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (28 Mar 2017)
 
 
Why do guillemot chicks leap from the nest before they can fly?   (Research)
It looks like suicide when guillemot chicks leap from the cliffs and fall towards the sea. But researchers have now discovered that there is good reason behind this seeming madness. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (28 Mar 2017)
 
 
Songs of Love & War   (Book Of The Week)
Our book of the week is Dominic Couzens' forthcoming Songs of Love & War: The Dark Heart of Bird Behaviour. Due early April and WildSounds will donate 75p from every sale to Birdlife.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (22 Mar 2017)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Glaucous-winged Gull   (Finders account)
Famed more for its spring and autumn migrants Fair Isle has occasionally hosted a winter mega such as Great Bustard. Fair Isle Warden David Parnaby describes finding Scotland's first Glaucous-winged Gull. More here >
Written by: Parnaby, David (22 Mar 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 15 - 21 Mar   (Weekly Roundup)
A smart male Black-throated Thrush in Northumberland was the best of the new arrivals this week, whilst the Gloucestershire Blue Rock Thrush appears to have departed it's winter quarters.
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Written by: Mark Golley (22 Mar 2017)
 
 
Madagascar's forests get record-breaking conservation boost from Birdfair   (Conservation News)
A record breaking total of £350,000 has been presented by Birdfair to BirdLife International to help fund vital conservation work in Madagascar and Africa. More here >
Written by: RSPB (21 Mar 2017)
 
 
Collector prosecuted for catching and killing Large Blues   (Wildlife crime)
Butterfly Conservation has welcomed the prosecution of a collector found guilty of illegally catching and killing the UK's rarest butterfly.
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Written by: Butterfly Conservation (21 Mar 2017)
 
 
Heritage Lottery Fund award to help save Puffins   (Conservation News)
An RSPB Scotland project to aid conservation efforts for puffins has been awarded £49,800 by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Written by: RSPB (21 Mar 2017)
 
 
Predation of a Northern Wheatear - the hunting technique of an Isabelline Shrike   (Personal Account)
Whilst photographing a Northern Wheatear, Howard King captures the moment an Isabelline Shrike attempts to predate the wheatear, resulting in some dramatic images. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (20 Mar 2017)
 
 
Wood Duck moves to CAT D on the British List   (British List)
The BOU say there is now compelling evidence that this Nearctic species can exhibit vagrancy and cross the Atlantic, and has moved it to CAT D.
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Written by: BOU (20 Mar 2017)
 
 
British military base on Cyprus - a safe haven for wildlife criminals   (Wildlife crime)
Over 800,000 songbirds, such as blackcaps and robins, are estimated to have been illegally killed on a British military base in Cyprus last autumn.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (16 Mar 2017)
 
 
Stunning 'sibe' artwork to adorn Spurn Wildlife report   (Press report)
The 2016 Spurn Wildlife report will feature an exclusive cover artwork of the Easington Siberian Accentor by world-renowned top avian-realism artist Ian Lewington.
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Written by: Spurn Bird Observatory (16 Mar 2017)
 
 
Bird photographers help young birders   (Press report)
The Bird Photographer of The Year (BPOTY) competition has given young birdwatchers a boost by handing over a cheque of £5,505 to the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (15 Mar 2017)
 
 
Net entanglements now a major problem for South African seabirds   (Conservation News)
Despite huge success in reducing the incidental catch of seabirds in fishing nets, there's been reports that an old type of vessel still posing serious threats to seabirds. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (15 Mar 2017)
 
 
Adelie Penguin population in east Antarctica double previous estimate   (Research)
Almost 6 million Adelie Penguins are living in East Antarctica, more than double the number previously thought, findings that have implications for conservation. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (15 Mar 2017)
 
 
The Most Perfect Thing   (Book Of The Week)
Grounded in science and enriched by a wealth of observation drawn from a lifetime spent studying birds, this is an illuminating exploration of the science behind eggs and the history of man's obsession with them. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (15 Mar 2017)
 
 
Kenyan wind farm could wipe out critically endangered vultures   (Conservation News)
The proposed wind farm will be close to to the nesting sites of two species of Critically Endangered vultures and to an important flyway for a vast numbers of migratory birds. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (15 Mar 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 8 - 14 Mar   (Weekly Roundup)
A Baillon's Crake on a Cornish beach was the unlikely highlight of the week, whilst in Lancashire a mystery bird posted on a facebook video turns out to be the county's first Black-throated Thrush.
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Written by: Mark Golley (15 Mar 2017)
 
 
Common Cuckoos can distinguish the calls of their neighbours from a stranger's   (Research)
Individual cuckoo calls may determine how a male responds to an interloper in his territory, behaving more tolerantly towards neighbours and more aggressively towards strangers.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (14 Mar 2017)
 
 
RSPB Hen Harrier Hotline reopens   (Conservation News)
The RSPB has once again relaunched its Hen Harrier Hotline in the hope that members of the public can help hem find out where harriers birds might be breeding.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (14 Mar 2017)
 
 
Desert songbirds at risk in a warming climate   (Research)
Projected increases in the frequency, intensity and duration of heatwaves in the desert of the southwestern United States are putting songbirds at greater risk for death by dehydration and mass die-offs.
More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (14 Mar 2017)
 
 
RSPB appeals for Norfolk volunteers to help save rare seabird   (Conservation News)
The RSPB is appealing for a group of dedicated volunteers to help protect Little Terns on the Norfolk coast this summer.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (14 Mar 2017)
 
 
Wintering ducks connect isolated wetlands by dispersing plant seeds   (Research)
Daily movement behaviour of wintering Mallards is contributing to maintaining the connections between wetland plant populations across increasingly fragmented landscapes. More here >
Written by: RBA (08 Mar 2017)
 
 
RSPB Spotlight Series: Kingfishers, Bumblebees   (Book Of The Week)
Two books for you this week - Kingfishers and Bumblebees from the RSPB Spotlight series. 5% of every sale made through RBA is donated to BirdLife International. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (08 Mar 2017)
 
 
NEW Swarovski BTX Binocular Spotting Scope   (Press report)
Swarovski Optik have launched a revolutionary new spotting scope which has a a binocular module that looks set to change scope design forever.
More here >
Written by: Swarovski Optik (08 Mar 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 1 - 7 Mar   (Weekly Roundup)
The stand-out bird of the week was Scotland's first Glaucous-winged Gull found on Fair Isle. Elsewhere most long-stayers remained in situ whilst the first summer migrants started to arrive.
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Written by: Mark Golley (08 Mar 2017)
 
 
Southeast Asia's wild bird trade running rampant   (Wildlife crime)
A snapshot inventory of Bandung's notorious bird markets has found more than 3,000 birds for sale, 40% of them species considered as highly threatened.
More here >
Written by: TRAFFIC (07 Mar 2017)
 
 
Refuge for world's rarest duck gets international protection   (Conservation News)
The Madagascar Pochard is one step closer to safety after its wetland home was designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.
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Written by: WWT (07 Mar 2017)
 
 
RSPB's newest reserve is an island paradise for birds   (Conservation News)
The RSPB has acquired a new nature reserve on the Humber after signing a 50 year lease for Whitton Sands, a secluded island, teeming with wildlife.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (07 Mar 2017)
 
 
Over-half of the world's curlew and godwit species face extinction   (Conservation News)
A new ground-breaking assessment has revealed that loss of habitat could lead to the extinction of a number of species of curlew and godwit, some of which are found in the UK. More here >
Written by: BTO (07 Mar 2017)
 
 
In search of the little-known tubenoses of Melanesia   (Personal Account)
Bob flood is on a 4 week expedition sailing from Vanuatu to New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, via the Solomon Islands in search of some of the world's rarest seabirds. More here >
Written by: Bob Flood (06 Mar 2017)
 
 
Portugal considers approving diclofenac just as vulture experts ask for global ban   (Conservation News)
Authorities in Portugal are considering approval, against all scientific evidence and Portugal's own commitments.
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Written by: VCF (02 Mar 2017)
 
 
Don't cut your hedge between March and August   (Conservation News)
RSPB Scotland is calling on gardeners in Glasgow to put down their shears and take the hedge-pledge this summer in an effort to save the city's struggling House Sparrows. More here >
Written by: RSPB (02 Mar 2017)
 
 
Experts devise plan to save Asia's songbirds   (Wildlife crime)
Experts from wildlife conservation and research organisations have devised a comprehensive strategy to protect the region's songbirds from the impacts of excessive trapping for the cage bird trade.
More here >
Written by: TRAFFIC (02 Mar 2017)
 
 
Farmers and conservationists securing the Stone Curlew's future   (Conservation News)
Farmers in the UK, together with the RSPB and Natural England, have helped secure the long-term recovery of the Stone Curlew.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (01 Mar 2017)
 
 
British Barn Owls struggling to adapt to modern life   (Conservation News)
The most recent nest site survey indicates that the factors that wiped out 70% of Barn Owls in the 20th Century still impact the beloved species today.
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Written by: BirdLife (01 Mar 2017)
 
 
Watching birds near your home is good for your mental health   (Research)
People living in neighbourhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress, according to new research.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (01 Mar 2017)
 
 
RSPB Gardening for Wildlife (2nd ed)   (Book Of The Week)
If you love wildlife and want to encourage more to visit your garden, this inspirational book will help you sow the seeds and reap the rewards.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (01 Mar 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 22 - 28 Feb   (Weekly Roundup)
After a long hiatus our regular roundup writer Mark Golley is back in the hotseat, rounding up the week's best birds, in his own unique style.
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Written by: Mark Golley (01 Mar 2017)
 
 
A Year of Firsts: 2016 birding review - Part 5: Late Winter   (Annual Rarity Review)
The final part of our epic look-back at 2016, an amazing year for rare and scarce birds, that included fifteen 'firsts'.
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Written by: Rare Bird Alert (22 Feb 2017)
 
 
25,000 seabirds die in southern cone fisheries every year   (Conservation News)
Unsettling new seabird bycatch data from Chile and Argentina urges BirdLife's Albatross Task Force and fisheries observers to act immediately to get new rules enforced. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (22 Feb 2017)
 
 
Behind bars and singing for survival   (Conservation News)
A new TRAFFIC report has documented over 14,000 birds for sale in shops in Singapore over four days, 70% of them species non-native or formerly native to the country.
More here >
Written by: TRAFFIC (22 Feb 2017)
 
 
The Birds of Venezuela   (Book Of The Week)
Brand new field guide, fulfilling needs of both visiting and resident birders, portable guide that covers every species recorded in the country.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (22 Feb 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 15 - 21 Feb   (Weekly Roundup)
The best bird of the week by far was yet another Pacific Diver, otherwise white-winged gulls continued to make the headlines, with Iceland Gulls now increasingly prominent.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (22 Feb 2017)
 
 
The Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World Volume 2 - Passerines   (Book Of The Week)
Andy Stoddart reviews the second volume of this epic project, covering the passerines, which completes the coverage of all the world's birds.
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Written by: Andy Stoddart (17 Feb 2017)
 
 
More Griffon Vultures electrocuted in Andalusia   (Conservation News)
Another two Griffon Vultures have been electrocuted in Andalusia after coming into contact with inadequately insulated elecricity pylons.
More here >
Written by: VCF (16 Feb 2017)
 
 
Using low-cost drones to monitor songbirds   (Research)
Drones can now be used to monitor small birds via sound recordings and despite some drawbacks, they potential to become an important tool for ecologists and land managers.
More here >
Written by: The Auk (16 Feb 2017)
 
 
The tiny transmitters tracking birds from North to South America   (Conservation News)
The transmitters emit a short burst or pulse, which can be automatically detected by receivers at distances of up to 15 km, so there is no need for recapture the birds. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (16 Feb 2017)
 
 
Butterflies declining faster in urban areas   (Conservation News)
Butterflies are declining more rapidly in urban areas than in the countryside, a study published in the journal Ecological Indicators has revealed.
More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (16 Feb 2017)
 
 
A missing predator: Sparrowhawks absent from gardens this winter   (Conservation News)
It's been a year of mixed fortunes for Sparrowhawk, with the highest recorded average counts in gardens last January, followed by the lowest-ever numbers for December, as reported by BTO's Garden BirdWatch survey. More here >
Written by: BTO (16 Feb 2017)
 
 
Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World, Volume 2   (Book Of The Week)
Save £35 on the new HBW and Birdlife International Illustrated Checklist. Plus £10 from every sale through RBA is donated to Birdlife International.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (15 Feb 2017)
 
 
Siberian Accentor donations benefit local community   (Press report)
Spurn Bird Obs has donated £400 to Easington Parish Council with money raised from donations at the Siberian Accentor twitch in Oct 2016.
More here >
Written by: Spurn Bird Observatory (15 Feb 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 8 - 14 Feb   (Weekly Roundup)
There were few signs of spring from the birds and the week's news was dominated by a new Siberian Accentor, the continued mass presence of white-winged gulls. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (15 Feb 2017)
 
 
A Year of Firsts: 2016 birding review - Part 4: Autumn   (Annual Rarity Review)
Part three of our look back at 2016 and Autumn saw three more firsts for Britain and will go down as one of the most memorable Autumns on record.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (14 Feb 2017)
 
 
Birders needed for raptor survey in southern England   (Conservation News)
The Hawk Conservancy Trust are looking for birders to help survey for raptors in eight counties in Southern Britain - can you help?
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (13 Feb 2017)
 
 
African Penguins face perfect storm of climate change and over-fishing   (Research)
A new study has found that Endangered penguins are foraging for food in the wrong places due to fishing and climate change.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (10 Feb 2017)
 
 
Extraordinary public support secures critical home for Scottish wildlife   (Conservation News)
RSPB Scotland is delighted to announce today that thanks to public generosity a critical site on the Solway Firth has been secured for nature.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (10 Feb 2017)
 
 
Marine environmental issues not 'sexy' enough for UK media   (Conservation News)
Animal welfare issues receive varying levels of UK media attention, with some species being more widely reported than others, a new University of Oxford study has found. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (10 Feb 2017)
 
 
Twenty years of National Nest Box Week   (Conservation News)
Feb 14th marks the start of the 20th annual National Nestbox Week, organised by the BTO. Many species are are struggling after a very poor 2016 so now is the time to put up a box.
More here >
Written by: BTO (10 Feb 2017)
 
 
More wildlife crime shame for Yorkshire Dales National Park   (Wildlife crime)
The reputation of the Park as a place for people to enjoy wildlife is once again in tatters as another satellite-tagged Hen Harrier has gone missing near a grouse moor. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (08 Feb 2017)
 
 
Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East:   (Book Of The Week)
Our book of the week is a new photographic guide which is the first comprehensive pocket-sized photographic field guide to every bird species in Europe. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (08 Feb 2017)
 
 
Book review and special offer: African East Atlantic Flyway Guide   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews this new guide covering coastal and wetland species to be found along the East Atlantic Flyway, stretching from the High Arctic to South Africa. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (08 Feb 2017)
 
 
Buy One Get One Free on Gosney DVD series   (Book review)
WildSounds & Books currently have got a buy one get one free offer on Dave Gosney's Finding birds in...DVD series.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (08 Feb 2017)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup: 1 - 7 Feb   (Weekly Roundup)
a great selection of winter fare, particularly Glaucous and Iceland Gulls and Tundra Bean and White-fronted Geese, and, in our common birds, the first signs of spring.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (08 Feb 2017)
 
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