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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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Book review: A Summer of British Wildlife   (Book review)
Graham Etherington reviews this original and colourful guide to British summer wildlife experiences which is packaged into daily suggestions for what, when, where and how to see the best of British summer wildlife. More here >
Written by: Graham Etherington (21 Jun 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Great Knot, Titchwell   (Finders account)
Chris Booth tells the tale of finding the bird of a lifetime on his patch at Titchwell RSPB. Plus RSPB warden Paul Eele describes what it is like to have a mega on his reserve and how to manage the twitch.
More here >
Written by: Chris Booth, Rare Bird Alert (21 Jun 2016)
 
 
Record number of Stone Curlews nesting on Suffolk Coast   (Conservation News)
The Stone Curlews on Springwatch may have had a tough time of it at Minsmere this month but the RSPB have announced a record number of breeding pairs on the Suffolk Coast. More here >
Written by: RSPB (20 Jun 2016)
 
 
Call for North Pennine farmers to help save the Curlew   (Conservation News)
The RSPB, is calling on farmers in the North Pennines to give a home to nesting Curlews, claiming it could be extinct within a generation unless urgent action is taken. More here >
Written by: RSPB (20 Jun 2016)
 
 
How Bearded Vultures get their orange colour in the wild   (Research)
Adult Bearded Vultures often have a deep orange-red tinge on their plumage, which is variable from bird to bird. How the birds get this colour has rarely been observed in the wild. More here >
Written by: VCF (20 Jun 2016)
 
 
Chewing gum cleaner used to weed wetland!   (Conservation News)
A wetland nature reserve has found a novel use for a machine that usually cleans chewing gum and graffiti from towns and streets.
More here >
Written by: WWT (20 Jun 2016)
 
 
Little Gulls breed in Scotland for first time   (Conservation News)
The world's smallest species of gull has been confirmed to be nesting in Scotland for the first time, after the discovery of a pair at Loch of Strathbeg.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (16 Jun 2016)
 
 
Collaborative breeding in Black-tailed Godwits observed for first time   (Press report)
Collaborative breeding in Black-tailed Godwits has been witnessed for the first time ever by staff at the WWT at Welney in Norfolk.
More here >
Written by: WWT (16 Jun 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 8-14 June   (Weekly Roundup)
Things started to settle down this week but with belated news of a probable Tufted Puffin off Cornwall, and new birds including White-throated Sparrow, Black-headed Bunting and Pied Wheatear there were still plenty of talking points. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (15 Jun 2016)
 
 
Book review: Listening to a Continent Sing   (Book review)
At its simplest this book is the author's account of a bike trip with his son across America from east to west, but as Andy Stoddart discovers this is much more than a traditional US roadtrip.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (15 Jun 2016)
 
 
Book review: Birds in Norfolk   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews this unusual hybrid of avifauna and art book, but is this format a fitting celebration of what many would say is Britain's finest county for birds.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (15 Jun 2016)
 
 
Risk-taking in birds is more contagious at different times of year   (Research)
Birds copy one another when trying new foods but will take more risks when doing so at different times of year, scientists at the University of Exeter have found. More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (15 Jun 2016)
 
 
Return of Kaka sparks controversy   (Press report)
Not all locals in Wellington, New Zealand are happy with the reintroduction of Kaka to the region by the Zealandia Sanctuary.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (15 Jun 2016)
 
 
Uruguay's blind 'bird man' can identify 3,000 bird sounds   (Press report)
Born blind, Juan Pablo Culasso has never seen a bird. But through his gifted sense of hearing, he can identify more than 3,000 different bird sounds.
More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (15 Jun 2016)
 
 
NHM garden redesign could consign species to history   (Press report)
Buglife is objecting to a planning application by the Natural History Museum, to remodel their gardens citing the impact on rare and endangered invertebrates.
More here >
Written by: Buglife (15 Jun 2016)
 
 
Special offer: The Birds in Norfolk   (Book review)
Written by Andy Brown and including 115 watercolour paintings and numerous watercolour sketches by James McCallum this new book is must have for anyone with an interest in the counties avifauna.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (10 Jun 2016)
 
 
Book review: The Life of the Robin   (Book review)
Unavailable for many years, this classic work is introduced by the doyen of Robin studies today, David Harper. This new edition comes with 21 illustrations by award-winning science artist, and ornithologist, Robert Gillmor. More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (10 Jun 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 01 - 07 June   (Weekly Roundup)
The first week of June is still very much spring in the bird world but in a week capable of producing the most outrageous rarities it was more a case of 'as you were'.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (08 Jun 2016)
 
 
Opinion: Norwegian Golden Eagle Cull   (Personal Account)
Norwegian birder Tormod Amundsen writes an opinion piece on the decision yesterday by Norway to start a pilot cull of Golden Eagles to protect sheep and reindeer stocks.
More here >
Written by: Tormod Amundsen, Biotope (08 Jun 2016)
 
 
Baer's on the Brink   (Podcast)
The latest Talking Naturally podcast is a thirty minute episode focusing on the plight and conservation of the Critically Endangered East Asian duck, Baer's Pochard.
Listen here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (07 Jun 2016)
 
 
Third of North American bird species need urgent conservation action   (Conservation News)
A new report has concluded that 1/3 of North American bird species require urgent conservation action, with seabirds being the most regionally endangered group. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (07 Jun 2016)
 
 
Norway proposes cull of Golden Eagles   (Conservation News)
Vigorous debate has erupted in Norway around a potential change in the protection provided to the Golden Eagle with a vote due to take place in parliament this week.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (07 Jun 2016)
 
 
David Cameron makes historic visit to RSPB reserve   (Press report)
Following a visit to Rainham Marhses RSPB, David Cameron has become the first Prime Minister since Margaret Thatcher in 1989, to visit an RSPB reserve.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (07 Jun 2016)
 
 
Goshawk nest fails as adults disappear in suspicious circumstances   (Wildlife crime)
The RSPB is appealing for information after a Goshawk nest failed in suspicious circumstances at Dove Stone in the Peak District.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (03 Jun 2016)
 
 
Sparrows with unfaithful 'wives' care less for their young   (Research)
A new study shows that male sparrows can judge if a spouse is prone to infidelity, providing less food for their brood if their partner is unfaithful.
More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (02 Jun 2016)
 
 
Shifting Bird Distribution Indicates a Changing Arctic   (Research)
Shifts in the distribution of Spectacled Eiders, a predatory bird at the top of the Bering Sea's benthic food web, indicate possible changes in the Arctic's marine ecosystem. More here >
Written by: The Auk (02 Jun 2016)
 
 
Uncovering the Purpose of Birds' Extra Fat   (Research)
Ornithologists have long wondered why some birds carry more fat than they need to fuel their migration, now a new study provides the answer.
More here >
Written by: The Auk (02 Jun 2016)
 
 
Competition: Win Birds in Norfolk   (Competition)
We are giving you the chance to win the new Birds in Norfolk, written by Andy Brown and including 115 watercolour paintings and watercolour sketches by James McCallum. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (02 Jun 2016)
 
 
Outrage as man only cautioned for wildlife crime on North Yorkshire grouse moor   (Wildlife crime)
A man has received a police caution after admitting responsibility for setting pole traps on a grouse shooting estate inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park. More here >
Written by: RSPB (02 Jun 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 25 - 31 May   (Weekly Roundup)
Late May is always likely to throw up some rarity surprises and this week was true to form. White-crowned Sparrow, Black-browed Albatross, Black-eared Wheatear and many more feature this week.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (01 Jun 2016)
 
 
Painting in Paradise   (Personal Account)
Hungarian artist Szabolcs Kokay is on a quest to paint the most beautiful birds in the world for a new field guide for the birds of New Guinea.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (01 Jun 2016)
 
 
Bearded Vulture poisoned just as more are released   (Wildlife crime)
After several years without any mortality due to poisoning, a Bearded Vulture released in Andalucía the reintroduction Project in 2012, has been found dead in the Sierra de Magina. More here >
Written by: VCF (31 May 2016)
 
 
Low carbon energy doesn't have to harm wildlife   (Research)
New research by the RSPB shows that the UK's 2050 climate targets can be achieved using high levels of renewable energy, with low risk for wildlife and protected areas. More here >
Written by: RSPB (31 May 2016)
 
 
Trade wiping out Indonesia's bird species   (Conservation News)
A new study has revealed that 13 bird species including Indonesia's national bird, are at serious risk of extinction because of excessive over-harvesting.
More here >
Written by: TRAFFIC (31 May 2016)
 
 
Beijing's tagged Cuckoos already yielding results   (Conservation News)
Five Chinese cuckoos have already been tagged to discover, for the first time, their migration routes, and the data is already yielding very interesting results. More here >
Written by: Terry Townshend (31 May 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 18-24 May   (Weekly Roundup)
Another huge week with the Lammergeier remaining in the south-west but frustrating birders whilst a twitchable, and showy, Black-billed Cuckoo on North Uist delights, and much more besides.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (25 May 2016)
 
 
Blue-eyed Wonder Rediscovered   (Conservation News)
Last documented in 1941, the Blue-eyed Ground-dove was believed extinct. But now the species has been found at top-secret locations in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (24 May 2016)
 
 
EVENT: Wildlife Art by Richard Allen and Jan Wilczur   (Event)
A new exhibition of work by Richard Allen and Jan Wilczur is about to open at the Scottish Ornithologists' Club headquarters at Waterston House, Aberlady.
More here >
Written by: Scottish Ornithologists' Club (24 May 2016)
 
 
Roseate Terns LIVE   (Press report)
The first ever live video of nesting Roseate Terns will be streamed from Coquet Island off the Northumberland coast, from on 21st May, offering an unprecedented insight into their behaviour!
More here >
Written by: RSPB (20 May 2016)
 
 
Hornbills use their bills to keep cool   (Research)
When temperatures are scorching, southern yellow-billed hornbills in the Kalahari Desert of southern Africa dilate blood vessels in their beaks to thermoregulate and cool off.
More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (20 May 2016)
 
 
How birds turn red   (Research)
two teams of researchers have independently identified an enzyme-encoding gene that allows some bird species to convert yellow pigments from their diets into that remarkable red.
More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (20 May 2016)
 
 
Fake terns to help Suffolk seabirds   (Conservation News)
Special hand-painted models of Little Terns are being used on the Suffolk coast to help conserve one of the area's rarest birds this summer.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (20 May 2016)
 
 
BOURC gets it's first female member in new appointments   (Press report)
The BOU has announced the appointment Dawn Balmer and Andy Stoddart on to its Records Committee (BOURC). Dawn becomes the first female member of the committe. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (19 May 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 11-17 May   (Weekly Roundup)
Another very memorable week in British birding as a Green Warbler is found on Unst, a Lammergeier touches down in Gwent and Devon plus much much besides.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (18 May 2016)
 
 
Buglife welcomes sensible decision on pesticides   (Conservation News)
Buglife welcomes news that The NFU's applications for emergency derogation to use neonicotinoid insecticides on oilseed rape has been refused.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (17 May 2016)
 
 
Bearded Vulture - a Dutch perspective   (First for Britain)
Hans Pohlmann from Netherlands gives his take on the recent Bearded Vulture in the UK and why he thinks it is a wild bird.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (17 May 2016)
 
 
Bearded Vulture in Britain and Belgium   (First for Britain)
Following the remarkable discovery of a Bearded Vulture on the Severn Estuary and it subsequent re-finding in Devon we roundup what is known about the story so far. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (17 May 2016)
 
 
Dorset gull colony devastated by illegal egging for restaurants   (Wildlife Crime)
The eggs of Mediterranean Gulls have been illegally stolen in Poole Harbour to be sold to top restaurants for consumption, despite the practice being highly illegal. More here >
Written by: Birds of Poole Harbour (17 May 2016)
 
 
2016 Monty's hotline opens   (Conservation News)
The RSPB is encouraging farmers, birdwatchers and walkers to keep a look out for Montagu's Harriers, the UK's rarest breeding bird of prey, as they begin their breeding season.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (13 May 2016)
 
 
Shrinking shorebird pays the bill for rapid Arctic warming   (Research)
A new study has shown that Red Knot are becoming smaller as temperatures warm in their Arctic breeding grounds.
More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (13 May 2016)
 
 
Mark Golley's birding round-up 04-10 May   (Weekly Roundup)
Wow what a week. It is possibly one of the biggest weekly roundups we have ever done. Far too many goodies to list here so just click on the link and get stuck in!
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (11 May 2016)
 
 
Illegal trade pushing Helmeted Hornbills towards extinction   (Wildlife Crime)
Researchers are sounding the alarm for the Helmeted Hornbill after 2,170 hornbill heads or casques have been confiscated from illegal trade in just three years.
More here >
Written by: TRAFFIC (11 May 2016)
 
 
Norfolk Broads to get £1m wildlife haven   (Conservation News)
The RSPB has purchased an area of land equivalent to around 100 football pitches in the Broads National Park, and has plans to transform it into a vital and vibrant new wetland home for vulnerable wildlife.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (11 May 2016)
 
 
Corncrake calling again on Rathlin Island   (Conservation News)
The distinctive crex-crex call of the corncrake has been heard on Rathlin Island for just the second time in 17 years.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (11 May 2016)
 
 
Goshawk shot in Cairngorms National Park   (Wildlife crime)
A Goshawk has been shot on an Aberdeenshire 'sporting' estate inside the Cairngorms National Park and later had to be euthanised due to its injuries.
More here >
Written by: Raptor Persecution UK (11 May 2016)
 
 
Now Live: Talking Naturally ep25   (Podcast)
Episode 25 and we're talking Hedgehogs with Charlie Creek of Willows Hedgehog Rescue and then talk hunt trespass with Joe Hashman of the campaign group, Hounds Off.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (11 May 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Dalmatian Pelican, Cornwall   (Finders account)
Paul Freestone from Cornwall Birding, divulges the story behind finding a potential first for Britain, although he didn't know it at the time!
More here >
Written by: Paul Freestone, Rare Bird Alert (10 May 2016)
 
 
Ireland's Hen Harrier in sharp decline   (Conservation News)
The fourth national survey of Hen Harriers in Ireland was completed in 2015 and has shown that the population is in steep decline over the last 15 years.
More here >
Written by: Birdwatch Ireland (10 May 2016)
 
 
Sonic net could save birds and aircraft   (Research)
Introducing a noise net around airfields that emits sound levels equivalent to those of a conversation in a busy restaurant could prevent collisions between birds and aircraft.
More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (10 May 2016)
 
 
Why vultures matter, and what we lose if they're gone   (Conservation News)
Losses of vultures can allow other scavengers to flourish, and proliferation of such scavengers could bring bacteria and viruses from carcasses into human cities. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (10 May 2016)
 
 
Swift Parrot now Critically Endangered   (Conservation News)
The Australian Government has listed the iconic Tasmanian swift parrot as critically endangered, lifting its status from endangered, following research by The Australian National University (ANU).
More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (06 May 2016)
 
 
Shetland Autumn Accommodation - Special Offer   (Advertising feature)
Ravenscourt, a self-catering cottage in the quiet heart of Lerwick. Run by birder and good friend of RBA, Jon Dunn, he is giving RBA readers £100 off a week stay this autumn. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (06 May 2016)
 
 
Secial offer and Review: Lines from Nature   (Book review)
This latest book from renowned artist John Busby, finalised before death, and published by the Langford Press Wildlife Art Series, showcases a wide variety of Busby's stunning work.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (06 May 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding round-up: 27 Apr - 03 May   (Weekly Roundup)
Some big news this week with a White-crowned Sparrow in Cheshire, a Shetland first in the shape of a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and late news of an Alpine Accentor on Scolt Head in Norfolk.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (04 May 2016)
 
 
Give returning Swifts a warm welcome   (Press report)
Over the next few weeks Swifts will return to Britain in large numbers and the RSPB is asking people to do their bit to help the declining population.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (04 May 2016)
 
 
Suffolk MP becomes national Bittern champion   (Press report)
Suffolk Coastal MP, Dr Therese Coffey, has become the new UK Bittern Champion, the RSPB hope it will raise the profile of some of the UK's most threatened species. More here >
Written by: RSPB (04 May 2016)
 
 
Veterinary drug could cause major drop in vulture numbers in Spain   (Press report)
Spain has approved new veterinary drugs containing diclofenac, jeopardising the viability of Europe's most important population of Griffon Vultures.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (04 May 2016)
 
 
Sir David Attenborough opens London Wildlife Trust's Woodberry Wetlands   (Press report)
Sir David Attenborough has opened a wonderful wildlife oasis in London that has been closed to the public for 200 years - Woodberry Wetlands.
More here >
Written by: Wildlife Trust (04 May 2016)
 
 
Despite small brains - Ravens are just as clever as chimps   (Press report)
A new study has shown that despite their much smaller brain size Ravens are as clever as chimpanzees.
More here >
Written by: Kabadayi et al (04 May 2016)
 
 
Tiny tagging tech creates new ways to study birds   (Press report)
The first lifetime-solar-powered tag for small songbirds has been developed, an invention that could revolutionize the way birds are tracked and studied.
More here >
Written by: Cornell University (04 May 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-Field: Rose-breasted Grosbeak. West Burra, Shetland May 2016   (Finders account)
Lynn Goodlad describes finding the first Rose-breasted Grosbeak for Shetland from her kitchen window!
More here >
Written by: Lynn Goodlad (04 May 2016)
 
 
Book review and Special offer: Nightingales in November   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews this book, which gives gives an insight into the private lives of twelve of our most-loved birds.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (04 May 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: White-crowned Sparrow, Woolston Eyes, Cheshire   (Finders account)
Ringer Michael Miles describes finding Britain's 6th ever White-crowned Sparrow during a ringing session at Woolston Eyes.
More here >
Written by: Michael Miles (03 May 2016)
 
 
New tower hide opens up spectacular views across the Avalon Marshes in Somerset.   (Press report)
Natural England yesterday (28th April) opened a new tower hide at its Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve in Somerset providing spectacular views across the Avalon Marshes.
More here >
Written by: Natural England (29 Apr 2016)
 
 
Mark Golley's weekly birding round-up: 20 - 26 April 2016   (Weekly Roundup)
More Phylloscopus warblers were in the highlights this week, along with the reappearing Snowy Owl on Scilly, Hudsonian Whimbrel in Cornwall and a Bufflehead.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (27 Apr 2016)
 
 
M4 motorway diversion to destroy the natural beauty of the Gwent Levels - RSPB   (Press report)
RSPB Cymru is urging the public to make their voices heard before it's too late, as the M4 motorway diversion threatens to cut through the heart of the Gwent Levels.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
Study shows songbird travels nonstop for migration over Sahara   (Press report)
Researchers have found that the Pied Flycatcher flies for 40 to 60 hours straight when it crosses the Sahara Desert as part of its diurnal migration pattern.
More here >
Written by: Phys.Org (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
Forest loss this century is driving many species towards extinction, warns new study   (Press report)
Deforestation since the turn of the century has driven at least 500 species of mammals, birds and amphibians closer to extinction, according to a newly published scientific study.
More here >
Written by: Adrian Long (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
Finding Beck's Petrel: an eight day voyage of discovery   (Press report)
Beck's Petrel, a small, dark seabird with a white underbelly faces almost certain extinction unless its nesting grounds are found.
More here >
Written by: Steve Cranwell (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
BirdLife advocates to halt construction of superhighway through IBA in Nigeria   (Press report)
The Cross River National Park, one of the most biologically diverse sites in Nigeria and an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) is currently being threatened by the construction of a Super-Highway.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
The search for swift surveyors!   (Press report)
This summer RSPB NI will be surveying in south Belfast to try and find the nest sites of Common Swift, and are looking for some extra help to carry out this important work.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
Singapore's wild bird trade raises troubling questions about African Grey Parrots   (Press report)
A new study from the Wildlife Conservation Society and TRAFFIC underlines Singapore's role as a leading transit hub for birds from Africa and Europe to East Asia and the Middle East.
More here >
Written by: TRAFFIC (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
Fairywrens' Brilliant Colours Intensify Through the Breeding Season   (Press report)
Researchers have discovered that male Red-backed Fairywrens are able to replenish their red feathers throughout the breeding season.
More here >
Written by: Lantz et al (26 Apr 2016)
 
 
Book Review and Special Offer: A Pocket Guide to the Orchids of Britain and Ireland   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews this excellent new pocket guide book to the Orchids of Britain and Ireland.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (20 Apr 2016)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 13 - 19 Apr   (Weekly Roundup)
An Alpine Accentor photographed on the Hampshire coast doesn't hang around for the masses. The Cornish Snowy Owl takes flight and heads to Scilly and Iberian Chiffchaffs continue to make headlines.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (20 Apr 2016)
 
 
Ravens - is it time to kill under general license?   (Conservation News)
With recent calls for Ravens to be added to the general license in Scotland blogger James Common has started an e-petition to ensure SNH keep the current status quo. More here >
Written by: James Common (19 Apr 2016)
 
 
Bird Therapy - therapeutic benefits of birdwatching   (Personal Account)
Birder Joe Harkness talks about the therapeutic benefits of birding for people suffering with mental health conditions.
More here >
Written by: Joe Hakrness, Rare Bird Alert (19 Apr 2016)
 
 
The Beijing Cuckoo Project   (Research)
The Beijing Cuckoo Project is a new initiative that has the potential to make a huge difference to conservation in China whilst, at the same time, making ground breaking scientific discoveries.
More here >
Written by: Birding Beijing, Terry Townshend (19 Apr 2016)
 
 
England's last Golden Eagle feared dead   (Conservation News)
England's last remaining Golden Eagle has failed to appear this spring, leading RSPB staff and volunteers at its Lake District home to fear the worst.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (18 Apr 2016)
 
 
Badly sited windfarm adversely affected breeding Golden Plover   (Research)
A new study has shown a significant reduction in the number of breeding Golden Plover following the construction of turbines at a wind farm in the north of Scotland. More here >
Written by: RSPB (18 Apr 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Pallid Harrier, Marshfield, Gloucestershire April 2016   (Finders account)
Dedicated South Gloucestershire birder Martyn Hayes was having a fruitless day's birding at Marshfield when an interesting harrier caught his attention.
More here >
Written by: Martyn Hayes, Rare Bird Alert (18 Apr 2016)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Alpine Accentor, Hampshire, Apr 2016   (Finders account)
George Else describes how, on a bee recording trip to Brownwich Cliff on the Hampshire coast, he stumbled upon the county's first Alpine Accentor.
More here >
Written by: George Else, Rare Bird Alert (18 Apr 2016)
 
 
Volunteers needed to protect rare seabirds in Northumberland   (Press report)
The Northumberland Little Tern Project is looking for volunteers to protect vulnerable nesting shorebirds this summer. This includes endangered Little Terns, Ringed Plovers and Oystercatchers.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (15 Apr 2016)
 
 
Ground-Level Artificial Lights Disrupt Bird Migration   (Press report)
New research in The Condor: Ornithological Applications demonstrates that even ground-level artificial lights can affect birds passing overhead at night.
More here >
Written by: Watson et al (15 Apr 2016)
 
 
City moths avoid the light   (Press report)
A new study by Swiss zoologists from the Universities of Basel and Zurich now shows that urban moths have learned to avoid light.
More here >
Written by: Altermatt Florian (15 Apr 2016)
 
 
Preserving the Batumi bottleneck   (Conservation News)
Every year, over a million migratory birds fly through a 10-km wide corridor in Georgia on their way to their wintering grounds. They are under threat from illegal killing and infrastructure development.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (14 Apr 2016)
 
 
Talking Naturally ep24: Ultra Marathons   (Podcast)
In the latest TN Charlie talks to Mary Colwell about her 500 mile trek for Curlews and to Jamie Gilardi from the World Parrot Trust, for whom Charlie is himself raising money for this summer .
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (14 Apr 2016)
 
 
Book Review and Special Offer: The Most Perfect Thing   (Book review)
Andy Stoddart reviews this is illuminating and engaging exploration of the science behind eggs and the history of man's obsession with them.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (14 Apr 2016)
 
 
Balkan Lynx - how do you save a species that is almost impossible to track?   (Conservation News)
It took conservationists four years of research and hard work before their cameras spotted the Critically Endangered Balkan Lynx for the first time.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (13 Apr 2016)
 
 
Ulcinj Salina's salt pans could be saved by the very birds it protects   (Conservation News)
The ups and downs in the fight to protect these Montenegrin salt pans are too numerous to count. But could there be light at the end of the tunnel?
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (13 Apr 2016)
 
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