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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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Reader poll: Killing and collecting in the name of science   (Poll)
Following the recent story of scientist Chris Filardi killing a collecting a male Guadalcanal Moustached Kingfisher we are asking you if you agree with this practice.
Take part here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (12 Oct 2015)
 
 
Holly Blue number up despite evolutionary struggle with predatory wasp   (Conservation News)
Results from the Big Butterfly Count have revealed that despite being 'locked in an evolutionary struggle' with a killer wasp the Holly Blue has bounced back.
More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (12 Oct 2015)
 
 
Saving Macaronesia's biodiversity, one species at a time   (Conservation News)
These islands represent 0.2% of EU territory but host over a quarter of the plant species listed in the Habitats Directive. Here's how BirdLife in Portugal is protecting them. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (12 Oct 2015)
 
 
Record-breaking swan arrival adds to cold winter rumours   (Conservation News)
The first Bewick's Swan of autumn arrived at WWT Slimbridge yesterday [11 Oct], the earliest for over 50 years, adding to speculation that we are in for a long and bitter winter. More here >
Written by: WWT (12 Oct 2015)
 
 
Pacific's Petrels in Peril: a new initiative to save iconic bird   (Conservation News)
BirdLife International has launched a Pacific wide strategy for the conservation of critically endangered petrels, shearwaters and storm-petrels.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (12 Oct 2015)
 
 
Talking Naturally ep012: Culls and Crime   (Podcast)
In the latest TN we talk to RSPB Scotland about their opposition to the controversial cull of 30% of the Greenland-breeding Barnacle Geese wintering on Islay. Listen here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (09 Oct 2015)
 
 
Weekly round-up: 30 Sep - 06 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Another big week this week as a Siberian Thrush is found on Fair Isle, Norfolk lands a Blyth's Pipit, Spurn has a day to remember and the influx of Yellow-browed Warblers continued. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (07 Oct 2015)
 
 
Waders threatened by degradation of Wadden Sea   (Conservation News)
The first-ever migration census of the East Atlantic Fly-way has shown that the Wadden Sea, a very important area for migratory waders, is under significant threat. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (07 Oct 2015)
 
 
Sparrow numbers rise at garden feeders   (Conservation News)
Despite long-term declines the BTO Garden Bird Feeding Survey data from the last two winters shows that more House Sparrows are turning to our garden feeding stations. More here >
Written by: BTO (07 Oct 2015)
 
 
Belgium using the internet to get rid of invasive alien species   (Conservation News)
BirdLife in Belgium has launched an online early warning system to help deal with introduced species that are damaging to native flora and fauna.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (07 Oct 2015)
 
 
Book review and special offer: Robins and Chats   (Book review)
This authoritative handbook, looks in detail at the world's 170 species of robins and chats and 64 superb colour plates by the internationally renowned artist, Chris Rose. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (07 Oct 2015)
 
 
Five years left to tackle Europe's wildlife crisis, warns RSPB   (Conservation News)
Europe's wildlife remains in crisis, that's the clear finding from the European Commission's latest assessment of nature.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (07 Oct 2015)
 
 
1st for Britain: Acadian Flycatcher, Dungeness, Kent, Sept 2015   (First for Britain)
We hear from finder of Britain's first Acadian Flycatcher Martin Casemore on his terrific find and from BOURC chair Martin Collinson on the DNA sampling that confirmed the identification.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (03 Oct 2015)
 
 
Weekly round-up: 23 - 29 Sep   (Weekly Roundup)
The biggest weekly roundup of the year includes Thick-billed Warbler, Blackpoll Warbler, Grey-cheeked and Swainson's Thrush, Red-eyed Vireo, Northern Harrier, Pallid Harriers and much more.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (30 Sep 2015)
 
 
Pine Marten reintroduction underway in Wales   (Conservation News)
Britain's first carnivore recovery scheme on a nationwide scale is underway. Native Pine Martens from Scotland are beginning a new life in Wales.
More here >
Written by: Vincent Wildlife Trust (30 Sep 2015)
 
 
EU Commission refers Malta to the EU Court of Justice over finch trapping   (Press report)
The European Commission is referring Malta to the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) for its decision to allow finch trapping on its territory.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (28 Sep 2015)
 
 
Egyptian Vulture needs 24-hour guard on Malta migration stopover   (Press report)
A satellite-tagged Egyptian Vulture had to be guarded for 24 hours by BirdLife Malta and Police after it arrived on the Island, notorious for illegal bird killings.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (28 Sep 2015)
 
 
Guadalcanal Moustached Kingfisher re-discovered in the Solomon Islands   (Research)
A spectacular forest kingfisher, not seen since the 1950s, has been rediscovered and photographed in the highlands of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (28 Sep 2015)
 
 
Tens of Thousands of Birds Illegally Sold on the Streets of Jakarta   (Research)
A comprehensive survey of Jakarta's sprawling bird markets shows the daunting scale of the illegal trade in native birds and raises the alarm for Indonesia, home to the highest number of threatened bird species in Asia. More here >
Written by: Annamiticus (28 Sep 2015)
 
 
Quarter of Islay's Barnacle Geese to be culled, WWT take complaint to Europe   (Advertising feature)
The WWT is taking a complaint to European Commission in Brussels over the culling of a quarter of Islay's Barnacle Geese.
More here >
Written by:  (25 Sep 2015)
 
 
Feeding garden birds shown to affect their evolution   (Research)
New research by the BTO has revealed that bird food provided in British gardens has helped Blackcaps to rapidly evolve a successful new migration route.
More here >
Written by: BTO (24 Sep 2015)
 
 
Citizen scientists needed to map 3D scans to solve puzzle of bird bill evolution   (Research)
Citizen scientists from across the globe are needed to help a team of University of Sheffield researchers map 3D scans of the bills of every living species of bird in the world. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (24 Sep 2015)
 
 
Weekly roundup 16-22 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
An apparent Acadian Flycatcher at Dungeness, Kent was the shock find of the week and of 2015 so far! Other highlights included a Collared Flycatcher on Shetland and record counts of Yellow-browed Warblers. More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (23 Sep 2015)
 
 
Chester Zoo Northern Bald Ibises flown to Spain for reintroduction project   (Press report)
Four Northern Bald Ibis chicks, bred at Chester Zoo, have been flown to Spain as part of a reintroduction programme that will see the species flying in Europe again. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (21 Sep 2015)
 
 
World year-listing record broken   (Press report)
With more than three months to go American birder Noah Strycker has broken the world record for the most species of bird seen in one year, 4,342!
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (21 Sep 2015)
 
 
Birding gear reviewed: (apps) - ChirpOMatic   (App Review)
Following our recent review of another bird call recognition app, Warblr, Marcus takes a look at ChirpoMatic.
More here >
Written by: Marcus Nash (18 Sep 2015)
 
 
Storm Petrels returning to Scilly's islands following rat removal   (Conservation News)
The Storm Petrel has this year made a comeback in the West Country, breeding at new locations on the Isles of Scilly and for a 2nd year on Lundy.
More here >
Written by: IoS Seabirds Recovery Project (18 Sep 2015)
 
 
Weekly roundup 09 - 15 Sep   (Weekly Roundup)
An adult Hudsonian Godwit in Co.Galway is the week's star turn. Elsewhere there is a Short-toed Treecreeper at Dungeness, Eastern Olivaceous Warbler and multiple Pallid Harriers on Shetland.
More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (16 Sep 2015)
 
 
Almost 300 of England's most important wildlife sites at risk from fracking   (Conservation News)
The RSPB has warned that almost 300 of England's most important wildlife sites are at risk from fracking.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (16 Sep 2015)
 
 
Schedule 1 birds threatened by Brecks planning application   (Conservation News)
A community group and wildlife charities have objected to a planning application to build a road and up to 1,650 news houses on greenfield land on the western edge of the town of Brandon. More here >
Written by: RSPB (16 Sep 2015)
 
 
First stage completed of world-class project to help combat climate change   (Conservation News)
The European Commission and British Government have officially opened Jubilee Marsh, marking the completion of the first phase of the RSPB Wallasea Island Wild Coast project.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (16 Sep 2015)
 
 
Tentative first steps of Black-capped Petrel habitat restoration   (Conservation News)
Rapid deforestation of a Dominican Republic National Park is finally receiving the attention it deserves from the country's authorities and civil society, thanks to a project which is addressing the root causes of its destruction. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (16 Sep 2015)
 
 
Schools name new batch of BTO Cuckoos   (Conservation News)
Six schools across the United Kingdom have named this years Cuckoo fledglings following a competition organised by the BTO and EFT Energy.
More here >
Written by: BTO (16 Sep 2015)
 
 
Book review and special offer: Challenge Series - Winter   (Book review)
Andy Stoddard reviews the latest in Martin Garner's Challenge Series and this time up its Winter.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (09 Sep 2015)
 
 
Weekly roundup 02 - 08 Sep   (Weekly Roundup)
Considering the time of year it was a reasonably quiet week. East coast sea-watchers were treated to a Fea's type Petrel whilst a duo of Pallid Harriers starred on Shetland. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (09 Sep 2015)
 
 
Starwars over seabirds   (Conservation News)
Birdwatch Ireland has voiced serious concerns over the decision to allow filming of the latest Starwars movie on Skellig Michael, an internationally important seabird colony.
More here >
Written by: Birdwatch Ireland (08 Sep 2015)
 
 
Kuwait becomes a Ramsar state   (Conservation News)
Great news for world's largest breeding colony of Crab Plover and other waders as the State of Kuwait becomes the 169th Contracting Party of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (08 Sep 2015)
 
 
Scilly Pelagic Magic 2015   (Personal Account)
Jim Almond looks back a memorable 12 days spent on St. Mary's when he took part in Scilly Pelagic sessions from the 6th to 18th August 2015.
More here >
Written by: Jim Almond (08 Sep 2015)
 
 
Yellow-breasted Bunting bucks the trend in Beijing   (Press report)
Following many recent reports about the dramatic and catastrophic decline of Yellow-breasted Bunting some more positive news from Beijing.
More here >
Written by: Terry Townshend (07 Sep 2015)
 
 
Scilly and Shetland - autumn pager rentals   (Advertising feature)
Don't get let down by the phone signal on Scilly and Shetland this autumn. Hire a RBA pager and make sure you get all the news on all the birds.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (04 Sep 2015)
 
 
Ravenscourt - a birders bolthole on spectacular Shetland   (Advertising feature)
Run by RBA contributor Jon Dunn, Ravenscourt is a new self-catering cottage on Mainland, Shetland ideal for birders. Plus Jon is giving RBA subscribers £50 off a week-long stay! More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (04 Sep 2015)
 
 
Birding gear reviewed: (apps) - Warblr   (App Review)
Marcus Nash reviews a new smartphone app designed to recognise bird calls and songs in the field. Unfortunately in-the-field is where Marcus couldn't really use it! More here >
Written by: Marcus Nash (03 Sep 2015)
 
 
Weekly roundup 25 Aug - 01 Sep   (Weekly Roundup)
Seabirds took centre stage this week with a Red-billed Tropicbird off Gwennap Head and two Barolo Shearwaters, in Cornwall and Pembrokeshire. Other highlights included two Pallid Harriers on Shetland and a flock of 23 Cattle Egrets in Dorset.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (02 Sep 2015)
 
 
RBA reader poll - results   (Poll)
We received over 1000 votes in our poll on the Hawk and Owl Trust's plans on Hen Harrier Brood management and its clear that birders do not support the plans. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (01 Sep 2015)
 
 
Migrating through the energy maze   (Conservation News)
With a boom in renewable energy in Africa a million kilometres of new power lines is being planned which potentially will pose a threat to migrating birds along the Red Sea and the Rift Valley.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (01 Sep 2015)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Red-billed Tropicbird, Gwennap Head, Cornwall, Aug 2015   (Finders account)
Despite the lack of photos Martin Birch writes a wonderful account of finding a Red-billed Tropicbird off Gwennap Head, Cornwall.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (01 Sep 2015)
 
 
Agreement consolidates decades of collaboration between OSME and BirdLife International   (Conservation News)
BirdLife International and OSME signed a memorandum of understanding during the Birdfair 2015 in Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Egleton, UK.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (31 Aug 2015)
 
 
Two more Red Kites found illegally killed in North Scotland   (Wildlife Crime)
Two more Red Kites have been confirmed by Scottish Government testing to have been illegally killed in north Scotland.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (31 Aug 2015)
 
 
Major breakthrough in fight to save Asian vultures from extinction   (Conservation News)
A major step for the future of vultures in Asia was announced by the Indian Ministry of Health when a ban of multi-dose vials of human formulations of diclofenac, has come into force with immediate effect.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (31 Aug 2015)
 
 
Fostered Spoon-billed Sandpipers return to Siberia to breed   (Conservation News)
Five Spoon-billed Sandpipers fostered by conservationists from the Widfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) a year ago have returned to Siberia to breed.
More here >
Written by: WWT (31 Aug 2015)
 
 
Eleonora's Falcons imprison their prey alive   (Research)
News from Morocco where field workers have observed unique behaviour by Eleonora's Falcons imprisoning prey to eat at a later stage.
More here >
Written by: Moroccan Birds (31 Aug 2015)
 
 
Weekly roundup 19 - 25 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
Drift migrants were the order of the week with impressive numbers of migrants being recorded along the east coast.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (26 Aug 2015)
 
 
25 million birds killed every year around the Mediterranean   (Wildlife Crime)
BirdLife International's first review into the illegal killing of birds in the Mediterranean has been published, and it has uncovered the shocking death toll suffered by a number of the region's species.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (25 Aug 2015)
 
 
Reader poll: Hawk and Owl Trust and Hen Harrier brood management   (Poll)
Following an in-depth interview with the chair of the Hawk and Owl Trust, Philip Merricks, we are asking readers if they now back the Hawk and Owl Trust's decision to support harrier brood management.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Aug 2015)
 
 
Unravelling the mystery of the Omani Owl   (Research)
News from the Sound Approach team on the Omani Owl, which, after DNA analysis has now been confirmed as one of two different Strix species in the Middle East.
More here >
Written by: The Sound Approach (25 Aug 2015)
 
 
Weekly roundup 12 - 18 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
A super showy Fea's Petrel is photographed off the Isles of Scilly whilst a Fan-tailed Warbler is found in West Sussex. A nice fall of drift migrants kept patch workers busy and hopeful.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (19 Aug 2015)
 
 
Chris the Cuckoo goes missing over The Sahara   (Conservation News)
A satellite-tagged Cuckoo, named Chris after wildlife presenter Chris Packham, has gone missing over The Sahara after giving scientists over 4 years of migration data. More here >
Written by: BTO (18 Aug 2015)
 
 
Chinese Crested Tern has most successful breeding season since rediscovery   (Conservation News)
BirdLife International have announced the wonderful news that the Chinese Crested Tern has had its most successful breeding season since its rediscovery.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (18 Aug 2015)
 
 
Deceptive woodpecker uses mimicry to avoid competition   (Research)
Researchers studying a group of very similar-looking South American woodpecker species have shown that they use visual mimicry to avoid competition, as they are genetically very different.
More here >
Written by: The Auk (18 Aug 2015)
 
 
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: Biodiversity On A Slippery Slope?   (Personal Account)
Beijing were recently awarded the Winter Olympics for 2022 but it has emerged that the downhill ski slope is going to be built within one of only two national nature reserves! More here >
Written by: Terry Townshend (18 Aug 2015)
 
 
Swainson's Thrushes make mysterious altitude changes during migration   (Research)
A new mystery has been discovered in the migratory behaviour of birds! Many songbirds travel long distances during their annual migrations.
More here >
Written by: The Auk (18 Aug 2015)
 
 
Finders in the Field: Fea's Petrel, Isles of Scilly, 16 Aug 2015   (Finders account)
Bob Flood describes an unbelievably close encounter with a Fea's Petrel 11 miles north east of Scilly onboard the MV Sapphire.
More here >
Written by: Bob Flood (17 Aug 2015)
 
 
RSPB: reintroduced bumblebee going from strength to strength   (Conservation News)
Sightings of three short-haired bumblebee workers on an RSPB nature reserve mark a new milestone for a reintroduction project aimed at bringing this native species back to the UK.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (12 Aug 2015)
 
 
Hen Harrier 'Annie' shot in south-west Scotland   (Wildlife Crime)
RSPB Scotland have issued an appeal for information after post-mortem results confirmed that a Hen Harrier found dead on a grouse moor in south-west Scotland.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (12 Aug 2015)
 
 
First flight of wild young Common Cranes in West Country for 400 years   (Conservation News)
Wildlife conservationists are celebrating this week after young wild Common ranes took to the air in the West Country for the first time in four centuries.
More here >
Written by: WWT (12 Aug 2015)
 
 
Weekly roundup 05 - 11 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
The news was dominated by Black Stork sightings from multiple counties. Elsewhere off south west Ireland a Fea's Petrel is photographed along with Wilson's Petrel.
More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (12 Aug 2015)
 
 
Lush offer sweet smell of salvation to save Hen Harriers   (Conservation News)
Lush cosmetics are releasing a new bath bomb named by TV presenter Chris Packham to help raise funds for Hen Harrier conservation.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (07 Aug 2015)
 
 
Kerry Eagles fledge young for first time over 100 years   (Conservation News)
The first White-tailed Sea Eagle nests in Co. Kerry in over 100 years have successfully fledged chicks in 2015.
More here >
Written by: Golden Eagle Trust (07 Aug 2015)
 
 
18 English Hen Harrier chicks fledge in 2015   (Press report)
A press release issued today by Natural England has announced that there were just six successful Hen Harrier nests in England in 2015 with a total of 18 young fledging.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 Aug 2015)
 
 
Weekly roundup 29 Jul - 04 Aug   (Weekly Roundup)
The rare seabird season gets under way with Barolo Shearwater and Fea's Petrel both seen. Elsewhere there were breeding Bee-eaters in Cumbria, Black Storks a plenty plus much more.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (05 Aug 2015)
 
 
Black-caped Petrel rediscovered on Dominica after more than 150 years   (Research)
A team of scientists have recorded 968 Black-capped Petrels, over the mountains of Dominica for which the last confirmed date of nesting of that species is 1862. More here >
Written by: Bird Caribbean (03 Aug 2015)
 
 
Long-lived and well travelled: Chesil Beach's Little Terns reveal their secrets   (Conservation News)
Conservationists studying Little Terns nesting on Chesil Beach have discovered that two of the birds are now fifteen and sixteen years old, and have notched up over 100,000km each. More here >
Written by: RSPB (03 Aug 2015)
 
 
White-tailed Eagles represent no competition for fishermen   (Research)
A new study of White-tailed Eagle foraging behaviour in Germany has shown that they are no competition to fishermen.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (31 Jul 2015)
 
 
Bee-eaters breed in Britain for second year running   (Conservation News)
The RSPB have announced the presence of a colony of six Bee-eaters in Cumbria, four of which have bred, making it the second year running the species has done so in Britain. More here >
Written by: RSPB (31 Jul 2015)
 
 
RSPB chief executive in challenge to shooting industry   (Conservation News)
The RSPB's chief executive, Dr Mike Clarke, is calling on those within the shooting industry to take responsibility for both the positive and negative impacts their industry has. More here >
Written by: RSPB (30 Jul 2015)
 
 
Some respite for Britain's birds   (Conservation News)
The results from the latest Breeding Bird Survey are in and for many of Britain's birds 2013 - 2014 was a good year despite continued long-term declines.
More here >
Written by: BTO (30 Jul 2015)
 
 
Weekly round-up: 22 - 28 Jul   (Weekly Roundup)
A Hudsonian Godwit found on the west coast of Ireland was easily the stand out bird of the week. Elsewhere rarities lingered and an unseasonal Paddyfield Warbler on Shetland was certainly notable.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (29 Jul 2015)
 
 
International team fits satellite tags to East Anglian Montagu's Harriers   (Conservation News)
Conservationists from the Netherlands and UK have teamed up to fit satellite tracking devices to three Montagu's Harriers in East Anglia this month.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (29 Jul 2015)
 
 
Where is the Common Blue?   (Conservation News)
Conservationists are seeking the help of millions of holidaymakers heading to the coast this summer in a bid to solve the mystery of a disappearing butterfly. More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (29 Jul 2015)
 
 
Finders-in-the-Field: Hudsonian Godwit, Inishdawros, Co. Galway   (Finders account)
Galway birder and rarity finder extraordinaire Dermot Breen describes finding Ireland's first Hudsonian Godwit near Ballyconneely in Co.Galway.
More here >
Written by: Dermot Breen (28 Jul 2015)
 
 
Birds Directive shown to save threatened species just as it might be weakened   (Research)
New figures have shown that EU's Birds Directive has had a huge impact in protecting Europe's most threatened bird species.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (28 Jul 2015)
 
 
Days Like These: Madeiran Storm-petrel, Isles of Scilly, 28 Jul 2007   (Personal Account)
Bob Flood tells the tale, when during a pelagic trip off Scilly in July 2007, he found what would become Britain's first accepted Madeiran Storm-petrel.
More here >
Written by: Bob Flood (28 Jul 2015)
 
 
British Common Scoters tracked for first time reveal surprising results   (Research)
British Common Scoters, have been tracked here for the first time to find out where they go in winter, and the answer turns out to be rather surprising.
More here >
Written by: WWT (28 Jul 2015)
 
 
Don't undermine the laws that protect nature, say nearly half a million European citizens   (Conservation News)
Calls to defend nature beat the record for responses to European public consultations. More here >
Written by: RSPB (24 Jul 2015)
 
 
Weekly roundup: 15 - 21 July   (Weekly Roundup)
A Least Sandpiper is found on St.Agnes, Isles of Scilly, the third for the archipelago and first in Britain since 2011. Elsewhere other Nearctic waders heralded the beginning of the autumn for many.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (22 Jul 2015)
 
 
Major milestone as 100th chick fledges at Rutland Osprey Project   (Conservation News)
The Rutland Osprey Project celebrated a major milestone this week, when the 100th Osprey chick to fledge from a nest in the Rutland Water area took to the air. More here >
Written by: Wildlife Trust (21 Jul 2015)
 
 
Protected habitats destroyed as burning in uplands increases   (Research)
A new study has revealed the extent of moorland burning across Britain's upland areas and shown that SACs and SPAs are in unfavourable condition due to the burning. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (20 Jul 2015)
 
 
First wild Black Vulture for more than 40 years hatches in southern Portugal   (Conservation News)
Conservationist in Portugal are celebrating the hatching of the first wild Black Vulture in the south of the country for over 40 years.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (20 Jul 2015)
 
 
Book review: The Moth Snowstorm: Nature and Joy   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews The Moth Snowstorm by Michael McCarthy, one of Britain's leading writers on the environment.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (20 Jul 2015)
 
 
Lakenheath Common Cranes fledge three young   (Conservation News)
Staff and volunteers at RSPB Lakenheath Fen nature reserve, on the Norfolk-Suffolk border, are celebrating the best breeding season to date.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (20 Jul 2015)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Least Sandpiper, Isles of Scilly, July 2015   (Finders account)
Bob Dawson finds the third Least Sandpiper for the Isles of Scilly on St.Agnes and the first in Britain since 2011.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (20 Jul 2015)
 
 
Weekly roundup: 08 - 14 July   (Weekly Roundup)
The Minsmere Black-browed Albatross was without doubt the highlight of the week but there were still plenty of other good birds on offer.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (15 Jul 2015)
 
 
Seawall breached at Wallasea to create new marshland   (Conservation News)
Phase one of the RSPB's Wallasea project was completed at the weekend when the new sea walls were breach to create new marshland
More here >
Written by: RSPB (15 Jul 2015)
 
 
Ospreys unharmed by T in the Park festival   (Conservation News)
RSPB Scotland has said it is pleased with the success of T in the Park festival in avoiding disturbance to local breeding Ospreys.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (15 Jul 2015)
 
 
Pine Marten photographed in the Shropshire hills   (Conservation News)
Last week, an amateur photographer and wildlife recorder sent two photographs of a Pine Marten to Shropshire Wildlife Trust which sent a wave of excitement through the charity.
More here >
Written by: Wildlife Trust (15 Jul 2015)
 
 
Behind the Binoculars: interviews with acclaimed birdwatchers   (Book review)
What motivates birders and drives their passion for wildlife? Mark Avery and Keith Betton, interview members of the birdwatching community to answer these and many other questions.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (15 Jul 2015)
 
 
Black-browed Albatross, Minsmere 12 July 2015   (Finders account)
On a day out birding at Minsmere RSPB Peter Hobbs happened to be in the hide with his camera when a Black-browed Albatross was discovered.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (14 Jul 2015)
 
 
Book review: In Pursuit of Butterflies: A Fifty-Year Affair   (Book review)
In Pursuit of Butterflies provides a profound encounter with one of our great butterfly lovers, and with a half-century of butterflies in Britain.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (10 Jul 2015)
 
 
Red Kite confirmed shot in County Down   (Wildlife crime)
A Red Kite born in Wales and reintroduced in Northern Ireland as part of the reintroduction project, has been found shot dead.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (08 Jul 2015)
 
 
Weekly roundup: 01 - 07 Jul   (Weekly Roundup)
As one would expect for the beginning of July new rarities were thin on the ground though new finds included a Turkestan Shrike on Scilly and a Terek Sandpiper in Northumberland
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (08 Jul 2015)
 
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