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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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Wilson's Snipe admitted to the British List   (Press report)
Go to article The British Ornithologists’ Union Records Committee (BOURC) has accepted the record of a juvenile American Common Snipe (‘Wilson’s Snipe’) Gallinago gallinago delicata on St Mary’s, Isle of Scilly, from 9 October 1998 until 7 April 1999 as the first record of this taxon for Britain.
Written by: BOURC (20 Sep 2008)
 
 
Changes Afoot on the Ribble Estuary   (Press report)
Go to article A huge area of the Ribble estuary is to be returned to saltmarsh in the biggest scheme of its kind in the UK.
Written by: RSPB (18 Sep 2008)
 
 
Red Kites soar in 2008   (Press report)
Go to article Red Kite numbers are soaring across the UK reports the RSPB.
Written by: RSPB (15 Sep 2008)
 
 
Satellite tagged Osprey found dead on Lewis   (Personal Account)
Go to article A satellite tagged Osprey which was being tracked on its migration from Scotland to Africa has been found dead on the Western Isles.
Written by: Martin Scott (09 Sep 2008)
 
 
The month ahead: September   (Annual Rarity Review)
Go to article Whether it be rarity hunting on the northern isles, sea-watching in the south-west, local patch watching for scarce passage migrants or high tide wader roosts there is something for everyone in September.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (04 Sep 2008)
 
 
First breeding Spoonbills in Scotland   (Press report)
Go to article A pair of spoonbills have successfully bred for the first time in Scotland and only the second time in the UK in over 300 years.
Written by: RSPB (01 Sep 2008)
 
 
Dramatic changes for Titchwell RSPB   (Press report)
Go to article The RSPB has been forced to take radical action to save one of its best-loved reserves from the sea.
Written by: RSPB (31 Aug 2008)
 
 
Bitterns best year for a century   (Press report)
Go to article The Bittern has enjoyed its best nesting season for at least 130 years.
Written by: RSPB (30 Aug 2008)
 
 
Scilly pelagics - 2009 schedule   (Conservation News)
Go to article Wilson's Petrel, Great and Cory's Shearwater as well as skuas and other seabirds are all on offer on these exclusive birder only pelagics. Book early on these hugely popular pelagics to avoid disappointment.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (19 Aug 2008)
 
 
Climate change affects garden birds   (Press report)
Go to article The latest 'State of the UK's Birds' report shows that climate change is causing a number of widespread British birds to lay their eggs much earlier than 40 years ago.
Written by: RSPB (16 Aug 2008)
 
 
The month ahead: August   (The month ahead)
Go to article For many August means seabirds with pelagics and land-based seawatching going on around the British Isles. The first passerine migrants of the autumn begin appearing, with drift migrants on the east coast the classic harbingers of this eagerly awaited season. Get some great tips now, and read this again in a few weeks to see if the predicted species actually materialised!
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (30 Jul 2008)
 
 
British Birds Rarities Committee new 'Work In Progress' feature   (Conservation News)
Go to article The BBRC have introduced a new element into record submission and assessment in the shape of their 'Work in Progress' feature.
Written by: BBRC (25 Jul 2008)
 
 
Cattle Egrets breed in Somerset - a British first   (Conservation News)
Go to article Following the large influx of Cattle Egrets into Britain in 2008 it has been confirmed that a pair has bred in Somerset.
Written by: Brian Hill, Somerset Ornithological Society (22 Jul 2008)
 
 
Great Blue Heron admitted to the British List   (Conservation News)
Go to article The British Ornithologists’ Union Records Committee (BOURC) has admitted Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias to Category A of the British List following the record of a juvenile on 7 December 2007 on St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly
Written by: BOURC & BBRC (14 Jul 2008)
 
 
Golden Eagle killing thwarts bird's recovery   (Press report)
Go to article The Golden Eagle Framework, published recently by Scottish Natural Heritage, proves persecution is halting this magnificent bird’s recovery in Scotland
Written by: RSPB (07 Jul 2008)
 
 
Hundreds of Yorkshire seabirds drowning in fishing nets   (Press report)
Go to article The RSPB believes hundreds of seabirds have died so far this summer after becoming entangled in fishing nets set for salmon and sea trout in Filey Bay, North Yorkshire.
Written by: RSPB (04 Jul 2008)
 
 
Bitterns breed in Somerset   (Press report)
Go to article A project to encourage the Bittern to spread from its East Anglian stronghold has met with success as two Bittern nests have been found at Ham Wall RSPB reserve in Somerset.
Written by: RSPB (27 Jun 2008)
 
 
The month ahead: July   (The month ahead)
Go to article In the latest of our new look month ahead features it's July and although much quieter on the rarity front there is still plenty to do and see.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (26 Jun 2008)
 
 
Spoonbill wanderings   (Conservation News)
Go to article Two colour ringed Spoonbills, watched in Britain during this last month, have both undertaken some substantial journeys, as revealed by sightings of them in Europe, says the BTO.
Written by: BTO (25 Jun 2008)
 
 
Fish tag found in New Zealand offers insights into Sooty Shearwater migration   (Press report)
Go to article A small electronic tag that was implanted in a Steelhead Salmon at the USFWS Columbia River Hatchery (USA) has been discovered in New Zealand. Because Steelhead Salmon do not migrate across the equator, the best theories about the tag’s travels involves Sooty Shearwaters...
Written by: BirdLife (18 Jun 2008)
 
 
Hooded Merganser admitted to the British List   (Conservation News)
Go to article The BOURC has admitted Hooded Merganser Lophodytes cucullatus to Category A of the British List following a review of the occurrence of a female or immature at Oban Trumisgarry, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, from 23 October until 1 November 2000.
Written by: BOURC & BBRC (18 Jun 2008)
 
 
Indian ocean seabirds get thrown a lifeline   (Press report)
Go to article The 12th meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) has adopted a measure to reduce the bycatch of vulnerable albatross and petrel species.
Written by: BirdLife (15 Jun 2008)
 
 
SeaWatch SW early summer update   (Conservation News)
Go to article The latest update from the SeaWatch SW project is out with interesting observations indicating that small numbers of Balearic Shearwaters are essentialy resident in British waters!
Written by: SeaWatch SW (10 Jun 2008)
 
 
Another eagle killed in Kerry re-introduction project.   (Press report)
Go to article Another White-tailed Eagle which was part of a re-introduction project in County Kerry has been found poisoned. This brings to four the number of eagles which have been poisoned since August 2007.
Written by: Allan Mee, Golden Eagle Trust (09 Jun 2008)
 
 
Fund launched to save the UK's owls   (Conservation News)
Go to article A major new campaign has been launched by the World Owl Trust to raise funds for the conservation of Britain's owls.
Written by: World Owl Trust (09 Jun 2008)
 
 
Peregrine nests targeted: £1,000 reward offered !   (Press report)
Go to article The RSPB is offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to the conviction of people who have been setting traps for Peregrines in the Midlands.
Written by: RSPB (31 May 2008)
 
 
NEW LOOK "Month Ahead" Feature: June   (The month ahead)
Go to article We have revamped our Month Ahead feature which now has much more information on what you can see in June. As the madness of May passes, June can throw up a few gems but it is also a great time of year to see some British breeding species too. Get some top tips.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (24 May 2008)
 
 
More UK birds sliding towards global extinction   (Press report)
Go to article Curlew and Dartford Warbler are put on Birdlife International's 'Red List'
Written by: RSPB (24 May 2008)
 
 
North-south divide revealed   (Press report)
Go to article The publication by Defra of bird trends across regions of England shows that the UK government will face difficulty in meeting its target of halting wildlife declines by 2010, says the RSPB.
Written by: RSPB (24 May 2008)
 
 
Handbook of Western Palearctic Birds needs your help - an update   (Conservation News)
Go to article Following a previous request for help with photos for the forthcoming publication the list is getting smaller but the authors still need your help!
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (07 May 2008)
 
 
The month ahead: May   (The month ahead)
Go to article May is one of the best months of the year for migrants and vagrants. With spring migration underway in full, there is a chance of interesting birds anywhere.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (05 May 2008)
 
 
No spring hunting on Malta this year   (Conservation News)
Go to article After a history of illegal bird killing, the Maltese government finally has been ordered by the European Court of Justice not to allow the spring hunting of birds – a practice which is in direct contravention of European bird protection laws.
Written by: RSPB (30 Apr 2008)
 
 
Welcome refusal for Lewis wind farm   (Press report)
Go to article RSPB Scotland welcomes the news that the Scottish Government has turned down the Lewis Wind Power proposal
Written by: RSPB (22 Apr 2008)
 
 
Welsh reserve goes national   (Press report)
Go to article The Newport Wetlands Reserve is today recognised as being nationally important for wildlife with its declaration as a National Nature Reserve
Written by: Birdwatch (18 Apr 2008)
 
 
Shorebird staging-sites in short supply...   (Press report)
Go to article Migratory shorebird populations wintering in south-eastern Australia have plummeted in recent years, with the key cause thought to be loss of suitable feeding habitat at staging sites, where birds refuel along their epic flights.
Written by: BirdLife (17 Apr 2008)
 
 
Handbook of Western Palearctic Birds needs your help   (Conservation News)
Go to article The first volume (passerines) of the long-awaited book by Hadoram Shirihai & Lars Svensson, the Handbook of Western Palearctic Birds , is now being readied for publication but has a few holes in its photo collection and needs your help.
Written by: Hadoram Shirihai (11 Apr 2008)
 
 
An early egg for Glaslyn Ospreys   (Conservation News)
Go to article Only a few days after returning to Glaslyn in Wales a pair of Osprey are currently incubating an egg raising hopes for a successful breeding season.
Written by: RSPB (10 Apr 2008)
 
 
Lesser White-fronted Goose shot in a Greece   (Press report)
Go to article A serious case of poaching of one of Europe's most threatened bird species has been confirmed in Greece where a Lesser White-fronted Goose has been shot dead.
Written by: BirdLife (08 Apr 2008)
 
 
Guilty! Egg thief goes to prison   (Conservation News)
Go to article An egg thief has pleaded guilty to amassing a huge collection of wild birds eggs in the biggest case of its kind for 20 years.
Written by: RSPB (03 Apr 2008)
 
 
The month ahead: April   (The month ahead)
Go to article April sees spring migration well underway, with the chance of rarities mixed in with commoner migrants.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (02 Apr 2008)
 
 
Chips are up for Yellow Wagtails   (Press report)
Go to article Research shows that potato fields are providing an important breeding habitat for Yellow Wagtails.
Written by: Birdwatch (01 Apr 2008)
 
 
Bermuda Petrel (Cahow) return to Nonsuch Island Bermuda after 400 years   (Press report)
Go to article Three Bermuda Petrels translocated to Nonsuch Island before fledging in 2005, have returned to the island, and have been observed entering artificial nesting burrows.
Written by: BirdLife (31 Mar 2008)
 
 
Big Garden Birdwatch 2008 results are out   (Press report)
Go to article The RSPB’s 2008 Big Garden Birdwatch results show the average number of birds seen in each garden has declined by a fifth since 2004, however four species of finch, which spend the winter in the UK, have increased.
Written by: RSPB (28 Mar 2008)
 
 
RSPB Scotland agricultural grant schemes prove success for Corn Buntings   (Conservation News)
Go to article The fortunes of a charismatic farmland bird appear to have improved following incentives offered to farmers to make simple changes to the way they manage their land.
Written by: RSPB (05 Mar 2008)
 
 
EU bird success challenged   (Conservation News)
Go to article Two leading universities are disputing claims that EU conservation policy has been successful in protecting endangered birds. A study by RSPB and BirdLife International and published last year was flawed, they say.
Written by: Birdwatch (05 Mar 2008)
 
 
BirdLife Cyprus cries foul over weak penalty for falcon slaughterers   (Conservation News)
Go to article A pair of poachers involved in the shocking shooting of 52 Red-footed Falcons Falco Vespertinus at Akrotiri, Cyprus, last year were yesterday fined a “derisory” €1,250 each, BirdLife Cyprus protested
Written by: BirdLife (05 Mar 2008)
 
 
Defra budget leaves wildlife vulnerable   (Conservation News)
Go to article Wildlife on land and at sea remains at risk following confirmation today of only a small increase in Defra's 2008/9 budget.
Written by: RSPB (05 Mar 2008)
 
 
The month ahead: March   (The month ahead)
Go to article March can be an exciting time, with the onset of Spring migration proper. Of course, with these arrivals, comes the chance of a major rarity.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (01 Mar 2008)
 
 
Bright future for mainland Britain's most northerly wetlands   (Conservation News)
Go to article One of the most important breeding sites for wading birds in northern Britain is to become the RSPB's latest nature reserve thanks to the generous donations of its members.
Written by: RSPB (13 Feb 2008)
 
 
Identification of American Herring Gull   (ID Article)
As the number of records of American Herring Gulls in the British Isles increases this comprehensive article by Killiam Mullarney and Pat Lonergan should tell you all there is to know.
Note this is a PDF article & about 3.5mb large.
Written by: Pat Lonergan & Killian Mullarney, Dutch Birding (13 Feb 2008)
 
 
Roof created for urban nesters   (Conservation News)
Go to article An innovative new scheme to help encourage Black Redstarts to breed is being implemented in central Manchester.
Written by: RSPB (12 Feb 2008)
 
 
Black Grouse numbers recovering in Scotland   (Conservation News)
Go to article Good news from Scotland as Black Grouse numbers have increased dramatically over the past six years.
Written by: Scottish Forest Alliance (01 Feb 2008)
 
 
The month ahead: February   (The month ahead)
Go to article In stark contrast to January, February can be a relatively quiet month. However even a quiet month will mean thousands of messages being sent.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (01 Feb 2008)
 
 
Mallard numbers continue to fall   (Conservation News)
Go to article The latest results from the Wetland Bird Survey show that the number of Mallards wintering in the UK is at a record low.
Written by: BTO (29 Jan 2008)
 
 
Sparrow twitch raises thousands for church fund   (Rarity Review)
Go to article The White-crowned Sparrow in Cley has attracted thousands of twitchers over the past few weeks. Money raised at a collection on site is to go to the local church repair fund.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (29 Jan 2008)
 
 
BOU Records Committee 36th report   (Conservation News)
Go to article The 36th report of the BOU Records Committee has been published in the BOU's journal Ibis in which a number of additions, changes and reviews are announced.
Written by: BOURC (16 Jan 2008)
 
 
The month ahead: January   (The month ahead)
Go to article January can be one of the busiest times of year at RBA and we send more messages on January 1st than just about any other day and yearlisters are out ticking those species which might prove hard later in the year.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (03 Jan 2008)
 
 
BirdLife's 2007 World Round-up - Part 4: Fights for sites   (Press report)
Go to article The fourth and final part of Birdlife International's review of bird conservation issues during 2007.
Written by: BirdLife (01 Jan 2008)
 
 
BirdLife's 2007 World Round-up - Part 3: Rediscoveries and reintroductions   (Press report)
Go to article The third part of Birdlife International's review of bird conservation issues during 2007.
Written by: BirdLife (31 Dec 2007)
 
 
Partridge in a pear tree, but for how much longer?   (Press report)
Go to article The RSPB reports on an analysis of population declines and increases amongst 124 of Europe’s common birds.
Written by: RSPB (30 Dec 2007)
 
 
BirdLife's 2007 World Round-up - Part 2: Preventing extinctions   (Press report)
Go to article The second part of Birdlife International's review of bird conservation issues during 2007.
Written by: BirdLife (30 Dec 2007)
 
 
BirdLife's 2007 World Round-up - Part 1: Climate change   (Press report)
Go to article The first part of Birdlife International's review of bird conservation issues during 2007.
Written by: BirdLife (30 Dec 2007)
 
 
The month ahead: December   (The month ahead)
Go to article Wildfowl, gulls, geese and raptors can dominate the birdnews in December but there is usually plenty of other good birds to get you out in the cold. Here is our roundup of what you can expect, or hope in some cases, to find in December.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (03 Dec 2007)
 
 
Book review: The Highland Bird Report 2005   (Book review)
Go to article Lee Evans reviews the latest Highland Bird report to be published.
Written by: Lee Evans (23 Nov 2007)
 
 
Separation of Western and Eastern Black-eared Wheatear   (ID Article)
In light of the recent occurence, in Devon, of what is either a Pied or Black-eared Wheatear we bring you the first of two comprehensive identification articles from Magnus Ullman published in Dutch Birding. Note: this is a pdf and is 1.5mb in size.
Written by: Magnus Ullman, Dutch Birding (21 Nov 2007)
 
 
Identification of Pied Wheatear and Eastern Black-eared Wheatear   (ID Article)
It is notoriously difficult to distinguish Pied Wheatear Oenanthe pieschanka and Eastern Black-eared Wheatear 0 hispanica melanoleuca. This problem also occurs in north-western Europe, where both taxa have been recorded as vagrant . In this paper, the differences between the two are summed up. NOTE: this is a PDF and is 1.5mb in size.
Written by: Magnus Ullman, Dutch Birding (21 Nov 2007)
 
 
Action needed to help wildlife weather the storm   (Press report)
Go to article The breeding grounds for some of the UK's rarest birds have narrowly escaped the storm surge that swept down the coast of East Anglia last night and this morning.
Written by: RSPB (09 Nov 2007)
 
 
Back from the brink: corncrakes come back   (Press report)
Go to article Numbers of corncrakes have risen again to their highest in almost three decades of monitoring, taking the population of the threatened species in Scotland to more than 1,270 calling males.
Written by: RSPB (07 Nov 2007)
 
 
Birds navigate even from other side of continent   (Press report)
Go to article A study in which a plane was used to follow migrating songbirds in the US has shown adults are able to successfully navigate to wintering grounds over thousands of miles even if they are moved from one side of a continent to another.
Written by: The Telegraph (07 Nov 2007)
 
 
The month ahead: November   (The month ahead)
Go to article Although migration is all but over November can very often throw up big surprises in the shape of megas, last year's Long-billed Murrelet being the most extreme of examples.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (30 Oct 2007)
 
 
BirdLife’s urgent call to Think Pink   (Conservation News)
Go to article BirdLife has launched its Think Pink campaign, a response to the growing and urgent threat facing a crucial breeding site for Africa’s Lesser Flamingos.
Written by: BirdLife (29 Oct 2007)
 
 
Olive-tree Warbler admitted to the British List   (First for Britain)
Go to article The record of Olive-tree Warbler in Shetland in August 2006 is accepted on to the British List by the The British Ornithologists' Union.
Written by: BOURC (27 Oct 2007)
 
 
Greece guilty of infringing European conservation law   (Conservation News)
Go to article BirdLife International welcomes today’s decision of the European Court of Justice which found Greece guilty of breaching European nature conservation law.
Written by: BirdLife (26 Oct 2007)
 
 
Largest flock for 100 years: Sociable Plover lives up to its name   (Conservation News)
Go to article Thanks to a single satellite tag, a 3,000 strong flock of Sociable Plover has been discovered in Turkey – the largest seen for more than 100 years
Written by: BirdLife (19 Oct 2007)
 
 
Climate change drives endangered seabird into UK waters   (Conservation News)
Go to article Around 10 per cent of the world population of Balearic shearwaters has visited UK inshore waters this summer and autumn, with many believeing it is as a result of climate change.
Written by: RSPB (17 Oct 2007)
 
 
From the Field: Fair Isle 7-13 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Go to article Things turn a bit quite on Fair Isle after a memorable few weeks, but a scattering of Autumn migrants still kept the interest up, Mark Break's recalls.
Written by: Mark Breaks (17 Oct 2007)
 
 
Unique spoon-billed bird facing extinction   (Annual Rarity Review)
Go to article Populations of one of the world’s strangest birds have crashed over the last decade, and surveys this summer of its breeding grounds in the remote Russian province of Chukotka suggest that the situation is now critical.
Written by: BirdLife (12 Oct 2007)
 
 
From the Field: Fair Isle 30 Sept - 6 Oct   (Weekly Roundup)
Go to article Fair Isle continued to produce 'the goods' with east meeting west in the shape of Blyth's Reed Warbler and Grey-cheeked Thrush along with a fine supporting cast, Mark Breaks recalls.
Written by: Mark Breaks (11 Oct 2007)
 
 
Huge wetland reserve planned in Essex   (Press report)
Go to article One of Europe’s largest coastal wetlands is to be created in south-east Essex, announced the RSPB.
Written by: RSPB (10 Oct 2007)
 
 
Cyprus bird of prey massacre   (Conservation News)
Go to article BirdLife Cyprus, the RSPB's partner on the Mediterranean island, has recorded the worst reported slaughter of birds of prey on the island, and indeed Europe, in recent years.
Written by: RSPB (09 Oct 2007)
 
 
From the Field: Fair Isle 23-29 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
Go to article Mark Breaks' latest update from Fair Isle where he reports on the beginning of a purple patch and a few days to remember.
Written by: Mark Breaks (04 Oct 2007)
 
 
The month ahead: October   (The month ahead)
Go to article October can be the most exciting, and busiest, month of the birding year. Rarities can turn up anywhere but the hotspots still remain The Scillies and The Shetlands.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (29 Sep 2007)
 
 
Ups and downs for rare birds on Suffolk coast   (Conservation News)
Go to article The RSPB report on some of the successes and failures of the 2007 breeding season. The Bittern was hardest hit by an especially wet summer.
Written by: RSPB (24 Sep 2007)
 
 
Scilly pelagics 2008   (Personal Account)
Go to article Bob Flood has organised two special 'birder only' pelagics for August 2008. Full details and booking form can be found here
Written by: Bob Flood (24 Sep 2007)
 
 
From the Field: Fair Isle 16-22 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
Go to article Mark Breaks' latest update from Fair Isle where it was generally quiet with south-westerly winds and only a scattering of migrants. However the best bird of the month thus far was found right at the end of the week.
Written by: Mark Breaks (24 Sep 2007)
 
 
Sign up and stop illegal hunting in Spain!   (Press report)
Go to article Get involved: sign the petition to protect birds from illegal hunting practices in Spain. The Catalan government is trying to push forward legislation that would legalise the hunting of birds using glue.
Written by: BirdLife (22 Sep 2007)
 
 
“Alarm-call” for China’s rarest bird   (Press report)
Go to article A study of Chinese Crested Tern highlights that the global population has fallen to less than fifty individuals, half what they were just three years ago.
Written by: BirdLife (22 Sep 2007)
 
 
Satellite-tagged Bar-tailed Godwit sets new record   (Press report)
Go to article E7, the Bar-tailed Godwit made famous for setting a record for long-distance non-stop flight, has broken its own record on the return flight from Alaska to New Zealand.
Written by: BirdLife (17 Sep 2007)
 
 
From the Field: Fair Isle 9-15 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
Go to article The second instalment by Mark Breaks from the legendary Isle about the second week of September, although north west winds reduced migrant arrivals.
Written by: Mark Breaks (17 Sep 2007)
 
 
EU Commission decides to reduce set-aside to 0%   (Conservation News)
Go to article The annulment of set-aside for 2008 could deal a severe blow to the already struggling farmland bird populations and other wildlife.
Written by: BirdLife (14 Sep 2007)
 
 
Three new National Nature Reserves in Cairngorms National Park   (Press report)
Go to article Three new National Nature Reserves in one of Scotland's most iconic landscapes were launched Monday 10 September by international mountain leader and broadcaster Lindsay Cannon
Written by: RSPB (13 Sep 2007)
 
 
More birds than ever face extinction   (Press report)
Go to article The 2007 Red List reveals unprecedented species are now threatened with extinction - but success stories highlight way forward.
Written by: BirdLife (13 Sep 2007)
 
 
From the Field: Fair Isle 1-8 Sept   (Weekly Roundup)
Go to article Mark Breaks writes from the legendary Isle about the first week of a month filled with expectation.
Written by: Mark Breaks (10 Sep 2007)
 
 
Royal Mail issues new bird stamps today   (Press report)
Go to article A new set of ten British stamps were issued today, designed by Kate Stephens, to celebrate bird conservation successes.
Written by: RSPB (04 Sep 2007)
 
 
Wildlife recovery stopped in its tracks   (Conservation News)
Go to article A wildlife success story could fail within a year if more farmland is cultivated, reducing food and shelter for farmland birds.
Written by: RSPB (04 Sep 2007)
 
 
The month ahead: September   (The month ahead)
Go to article A month to set the pulse racing, and keep the patchworker in the field every day, September has hosted some of our rarest Nearctic passerines to date.
Written by: Rare Bird Alert (31 Aug 2007)
 
 
Greenish Warbler invasion in August 2007   (Rarity Review)
Go to article August 2007 saw a huge fall of Greenish Warblers along the east coast and in particular, Norfolk. Here Lee Evans details the fall with accompanying photos.
Written by: Lee Evans (29 Aug 2007)
 
 
Globally threatened bird populations show male bias   (Conservation News)
Go to article New research in Ibis uncovers a male bias in sex ratios for many bird species, leading to concern over possible overestimations in populations of many threatened birds.
Written by: BirdLife (29 Aug 2007)
 
 
Sula Sgeir Gannet hunt makes headlines   (Press report)
Go to article The annual hunt for young Gannets made the national press at the weekend and here The Scotsman newspaper reports as the Guga hunters depart for the 2007 hunt.
Written by: The Scotsman (28 Aug 2007)
 
 
Basra Reed Warbler discovered breeding in Israel   (Press report)
Go to article Previously thought to breed only in Iraq, Basra Reed Warbler has now been confirmed as breeding in Israel.
Written by: BirdLife (23 Aug 2007)
 
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