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Here you will find a wide range of birding related articles from various organisations, conservation bodies as well as individual accounts of rare bird finds and other interesting articles.
 
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Weekly birding roundup 25 Nov - 01 Dec   (Weekly Roundup)
Highlights included a Western Rufous Turtle Dove on Shetland, American Bittern and Black Scoter in Ireland, returning Pacific Diver in Cornwall and Scotland's first December Barred Warbler.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (02 Dec 2015)
 
 
The north bears the brunt of a bad breeding season   (Conservation News)
Information by the BTO shows that the spells of cool, wet weather in late-spring and summer left many birds struggling to breed, with more northerly populations faring particularly badly. More here >
Written by: BTO (01 Dec 2015)
 
 
Birdcrime report reveals illegal killing continuing   (Wildlife Crime)
The RSPB is calling for better application of the laws that protect UK raptors, as the Birdcrime 2014 report highlights that illegal persecution continues.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (01 Dec 2015)
 
 
Wanted: Winter Sightings of Hen Harriers   (Conservation News)
After a successful public appeal for sightings of Hen Harriers over the spring and summer, with over 100 reports recorded, the 'Heads Up for Harriers' group is asking the public to help once again this winter.
More here >
Written by: Scottish Natural Heritage (29 Nov 2015)
 
 
Birding In The Haze   (Personal Account)
A despatch from Terry Townshend in Beijing where going birding can depend on the quality of the air, checking apps and wearing masks.
More here >
Written by: Terry Townshend (29 Nov 2015)
 
 
Crowd out the Wildlife Criminals   (Press report)
Following the killing of a Red-footed Falcon in Cambridgeshire we are crowd-funding to help catch the perpetrators and to highlight the illegal persecution of Britain's raptors.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (26 Nov 2015)
 
 
Neonicotinoid pesticides linked to butterfly declines   (Press report)
The use of neonicotinoid pesticides may be contributing to the decline of butterflies in the UK, a study has revealed.
More here >
Written by: Butterfly Conservation (25 Nov 2015)
 
 
Kelp Gulls causing whale deaths face cull   (Press report)
At least 626 southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) calves died at the Península Valdés calving ground, Argentina, between 2003 and 2014. Intense gull harassment may have contributed to these deaths.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (25 Nov 2015)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 18-24 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
The Chesterfield Crag Martin and Cumbrian Desert Wheatear lingered into the week but it was a week largely dominated by the wind and many eyes were looking out to sea.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (25 Nov 2015)
 
 
Non-Estuarine Waterbird Survey 2015/16   (Press report)
Following the original Winter Shorebird Count carried out in 1985 and NEWS counts in 1997/98 and 2006/07, the 3rd repeat of NEWS will be carried out this coming winter and the BTO need your help.
More here >
Written by: BTO (24 Nov 2015)
 
 
Red-footed Falcon shot in Cambridgeshire   (Wildlife Crime)
Cambridgeshire Police, the National Wildlife Crime Unit and the RSPB are appealing for information relating to the shooting of a Red-footed Falcon near Whittlesey in Cambridgeshire in September.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (24 Nov 2015)
 
 
A Scilly Season full of Eastern Promise   (Personal Account)
Jim Almond looks back on a three-week visit to the Isles of Scilly during the first three weeks of October 2015.
More here >
Written by: Jim Almond (23 Nov 2015)
 
 
Record breeding success for Critically Endangered Northern Bald Ibis   (Conservation News)
For the third year in a row, the colonies at Souss-Massa National Park and nearby Tamri in Morocco, formed a record number of breeding pairs, reaching 116 pairs in 2015. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (23 Nov 2015)
 
 
Endangered Hawaiian Petrels chicks flown to new colony   (Conservation News)
A historic project, more than 30 years in the making, took place recently when 10 endangered Hawaiian Petrel chicks were flown by helicopter from their montane nesting area.
More here >
Written by: American Bird Conservancy (19 Nov 2015)
 
 
'Heavy-metal' Great Tits are less attractive   (Research)
New research has shown that male Great Tits plumage is affected by contaminating heavy metals. such as Mercury, copper and chrome may cause them to be less attractive to the females.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (19 Nov 2015)
 
 
Uncovered: the European Roller's route between Africa and Europe   (Research)
For the first time, scientists have been able to reveal the migration routes European Rollers take between southern parts of Africa and Europe.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (19 Nov 2015)
 
 
Scottish Government report calls for tougher penalties for wildlife crime   (Press report)
The Scottish Government has published a long awaited report from the Wildlife Crime Penalties Review Group and it makes of number of recommendations for tougher penalties. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (19 Nov 2015)
 
 
Weekly birding roundup 11-17 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
The Chesterfield Crag Martin plays hide and seek whilst Cumbria scores its' second ever Desert Wheatear. Rest of the best include Pallid Harriers in Cleveland and Norfolk and the Orkney Northern Harrier heads to the mainland. More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (18 Nov 2015)
 
 
Event: Bird monitoring in the OSME region   (Event)
On the 21st November, OSME are teaming up with British Ornithologists' Club and the Natural History Museum to hold their first joint winter meeting, free entry and all welcome. More here >
Written by: OSME (17 Nov 2015)
 
 
NGOs criticise 40% cuts to environment funding   (Conservation News)
Following the recent announcement regarding severe cuts across DEFRA, the RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts have come together to highlight what it could mean for the environment. More here >
Written by: RSPB (17 Nov 2015)
 
 
Breeding Corncrakes hit by cold spring   (Conservation News)
One of Scotland's rarest breeding birds, the Corncrake, has suffered a poor season this year with numbers dropping by nearly a fifth.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (17 Nov 2015)
 
 
South Korea to protect safe-haven for migrating shorebirds   (Conservation News)
BirdLife International and the Government of Seocheon County have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on the conservation of the Geum Estuary in the Republic of Korea.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (16 Nov 2015)
 
 
Climate change already affecting Britain's birds and wildlife   (Conservation News)
A new report by the RSPB shows that Europe's wildlife is already being affected by climate change and these effects will only intensify over the course of this century. More here >
Written by: RSPB (16 Nov 2015)
 
 
Licences to kill buzzards were unlawfully refused, says high court   (Press report)
The High Court has this morning [13/11/2015] ruled that Natural England acted unlawfully when it refused to issue licences to kill buzzards.
More here >
Written by: Raptor Persecution UK (13 Nov 2015)
 
 
Monitoring birds in an ISIS warzone   (Conservation News)
BirdLife in Turkey is protecting one of the world's most threatened bird species, 30 km from the Syrian border.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (12 Nov 2015)
 
 
'Slipgate': The Naked Truth   (Press report)
On Monday 9th Nov, LPO/BirdLife France volunteers were physically assaulted by a man with a shovel after they attempted to remove illegal poaching traps in a village in south-east France.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (11 Nov 2015)
 
 
Book review: Wildfowl of Europe, Asia and North America   (Book review)
We review this new identification guide to the Wildfowl of Europe, Asia and North America and we have a special offer for all RBA subscribers.
More here >
Written by: Andy Stoddart (11 Nov 2015)
 
 
Weekly round-up: 04 - 10 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
A twitchable Crag Martin in the centre of Chesterfield is the undoubted highlight of the week. Elsewhere a Blyth's Pipit at Spurns adds to what looks like a record year for the species.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (11 Nov 2015)
 
 
UK bird populations benefitting from innovative partnerships   (Conservation News)
Despite showing long-term declines the latest State of the UK Birds report shows UK bird populations are benefiting from innovative partnerships.
More here >
Written by: BTO (11 Nov 2015)
 
 
EXCLUSIVE: Finders-in-the-field: Crag Martin, Chesterfield   (Finders account)
On a stop-off to look at the local Peregrines at Chesterfield's iconic 'crooked spire' All Saints Church, Roy Frost finds Derbyshire's first Crag Martin.
More here >
Written by: Roy Frost (10 Nov 2015)
 
 
The return of a giant: Green-winged Macaw back in Argentina   (Conservation News)
After an almost 200-year disappearance, the first Green-winged Macaws have been released in northeastern Argentina.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (09 Nov 2015)
 
 
Search for the lost Makira Moorhen   (Conservation News)
A new search for a bird not seen for over 60 years, the Makira Moorhen, failed to produce any sightings. However there were a couple of encouraging indications.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (09 Nov 2015)
 
 
Bearded Tits thriving in the Tay reedbeds   (Conservation News)
Long-term monitoring of one of the country's most charismatic birds has revealed that the River Tay is possibly their largest stronghold in the UK.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (09 Nov 2015)
 
 
Fatu Hiva Monarch on the brink of extinction   (Advertising feature)
With just 25 adults left in the world and as few as 5 fertile pairs the Fatu Hiva Monarch is on the brink of going extinct.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (09 Nov 2015)
 
 
Weekly round-up: 28 Oct - 3 Nov   (Weekly Roundup)
The Chestnut Bunting hung on for another couple of days, with highlights elsewhere including Hudsonian Whimbrel and Blyth's Pipit in Cornwall, multiple Pallid Swifts and Hume's Yellow-browed Warblers and a dapper adult male Pied Wheatear in Suffolk.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (04 Nov 2015)
 
 
Red-necked Phalaropes breed at North Uist reserve for first time in 31 years   (Conservation News)
Red-necked Phalaropes have bred at RSPB Scotland's Balranald nature reserve in North Uist after an absence of three decades.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (03 Nov 2015)
 
 
France gets new Breeding Bird Atlas   (Press report)
After six years of research by thousands of observers, volunteers and employees a new atlas of breeding birds in France is being published.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (03 Nov 2015)
 
 
First-ever conservation plan announced for the Agami Heron   (Conservation News)
The population of the secretive Agami Heron is expected to decline rapidly over the next three generations so a new conservation plan has been produced. More here >
Written by: BirdLife (02 Nov 2015)
 
 
Special conservation area threatened by major road development   (Conservation News)
There are fears a special conservation area in Turkey is being put at risk by a new road project to connect highland areas of the Eastern Black Sea region.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (02 Nov 2015)
 
 
Event: Wader Conservation November   (Event)
Organised by Wader Quest a number of events are being held across the country to celebrate waders and raise concerns about their declining numbers.
More here >
Written by: Wader Quest (02 Nov 2015)
 
 
Lynx reintroduction takes another step towards reality   (Press report)
The Lynx reintroduction of Lynx into parts of Britain moved another another step towards reality this week as stakeholder consultations begin.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (30 Oct 2015)
 
 
Event: An Exhibition of New Work by Darren Woodhead   (Event)
Acclaimed artist Darren Woodhead has an upcoming exhibition of new work at the Scottish Ornithologists' Club, Waterston House, Aberlady.
More here >
Written by: Scottish Ornithologists' Club (30 Oct 2015)
 
 
Puffin and Turtle Dove join the red list of UK birds facing risk of global extinction   (Conservation News)
Four of the UK's bird species, including the Puffin and Turtle Dove, have been added to the list of birds considered to be facing the risk of global extinction.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (29 Oct 2015)
 
 
Weekly round-up: 21 - 27 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
A Chestnut Bunting on Orkney was the main talking point of the week, and looks a good candidate for the first acceptable British record.
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (28 Oct 2015)
 
 
World's biggest seabird tracking database shows incredible journeys   (Conservation News)
The Global Seabird Tracking Database - one of the biggest marine conservation collaborations in the world - has just passed 5 million data points.
More here >
Written by: BirdLife (27 Oct 2015)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Brown Shrike, Porthgwarra, Cornwall, Oct 2015   (Finders account)
On his annual trip to west Cornwall Dave Appleton finds a Brown Shrike at Porthgwarra, one that nearly got away!
More here >
Written by: Dave Appleton (27 Oct 2015)
 
 
Mega-hide built at WWT Martin Mere   (Press report)
Visitors to WWT Martin Mere will get even closer to its famous spectacle of thousands of geese and swans after a brand new mega-hide was recently completed.
More here >
Written by: WWT (26 Oct 2015)
 
 
Iconic Spurn to get new bird observatory, but needs your help   (Personal Account)
Spurn is getting a new bird observatory in 2016 but needs to raise £150,000 to secure its future and needs your help!
More here >
Written by: Spurn Bird Observatory (24 Oct 2015)
 
 
Breeding Woodcocks in serious decline   (Conservation News)
The results of the BTO's 2013 Woodcock Survey have been published and shows that the species is in serious decline, with numbers down nearly 30% since 2003. More here >
Written by: BTO (24 Oct 2015)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Chestnut Bunting, Papa Westray, Orkney, Oct 2015   (Finders account)
Jullian Branscombe details the finding of a Chestnut Bunting on Papa Westray that no doubt will again spark the debate about the status of this species on the British list. More here >
Written by: Jullian Branscombe (23 Oct 2015)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: White's Thrush, Unst, Oct 2015   (Finders account)
Brian Minshull describes the finding of typically elusive White's Thrush on Unst, Shetland.
More here >
Written by: Brian Minshull (23 Oct 2015)
 
 
BirdAlertPRO Updated   (App Review)
BirdAlertPRO has been updated for both iOS and Android and is now available to download. Its now iOS compatible and Android bugs have been fixed.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (22 Oct 2015)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Siberian Rubythroat, Fair Isle, Shetland, Oct 2015   (Finders account)
A great account from Fair Isle Bird Obs senior assistant warden Ciaran Hatsell on finding this weeks Siberian Rubythroat.
More here >
Written by: Ciaran Hatsell (22 Oct 2015)
 
 
Weekly round-up: 14 - 20 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Another huge week for migrants, highlights included Wilson's Warbler, Siberian Rubythroat, Brown Shrike, Hudsonian Whimbrel, Blyth's Pipits, White's Thrush, and that's not even the half of it!
More here >
Written by: Mark Golley (21 Oct 2015)
 
 
Record breaking numbers of Pink-footed Geese arrive at Montrose Basin   (Conservation News)
A record-breaking number of Pink-footed Geese have arrived at the Montrose Basin Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve in Angus, The SWT have announced. More here >
Written by: Scottish Wildlife Trust (20 Oct 2015)
 
 
Two Short-eared Owls shot and dumped in County Durham   (Wildlife Crime)
Post mortem results on two Short-eared Owls found in a pothole in Co.Durham in March have confirmed that there were shot.
More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (19 Oct 2015)
 
 
Man guilty of taking Ring Ouzels from the wild    (Wildlife Crime)
A Sunderland resident has pleaded guilty to four charges of illegally taking rare Ring Ouzels from the wild in 2013.
More here >
Written by: RSPB (19 Oct 2015)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Blyths Pipit Isles of Scilly Oct 2015   (Finders account)
Paul Whiteman describes finding a Blyth's Pipit on Peninnis Head, St.Mary's, Isles of Scilly.
More here >
Written by: Paul Whiteman (16 Oct 2015)
 
 
Weekly round-up: 07 - 13 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Another huge weekly roundup with a country first in the shape of a Wilson's Warbler in Scotland. Elsewhere there were 'Sibes' galore and Scilly had another Blyth's Pipit for the record books. More here >
Written by: Jon Dunn (14 Oct 2015)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Wilson's Warbler, Lewis, Western Isles, Oct 2015   (Finders account)
Tony Marr, along with old friend Roy Dennis, finds Scotland's first ever Wilson's Warbler at the north end of Lewis, 30 years to the day after Britain's first was found. More here >
Written by: Tony Marr (14 Oct 2015)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Little Crake, Slimbridge WWT, Oct 2015   (Finders account)
WWT Warden James Lees describes finding a Little Crake on the Gloucestershire reserve, his second at the site, 10 years after his first!
More here >
Written by: James Lees (14 Oct 2015)
 
 
Your vote can help save the White-winged Nightjar   (Personal Account)
One of only three sites known in the world for the Endangered White-winged Nightjar is under threat of being sold, but you can help in the battle to save it. More here >
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (13 Oct 2015)
 
 
Don't shoot, say Welsh ornithologists   (Conservation News)
The Welsh Ornithological Society is concerned at the Welsh Government's approach to the shooting of species such as Goosander, Greenland White-fronted Goose and Cormorant.
More here >
Written by: Welsh Ornithological Society (13 Oct 2015)
 
 
Finders-in-the-field: Isabelline Wheatear, St. Mary's Oct 2015   (Finders account)
Will Scott conveys the excitement of finding a rare bird in a place that is clearly very dear to his heart.
More here >
Written by: Will Scott (13 Oct 2015)
 
 
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)
 
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