New research finds Critically Endangered species thriving in semi-arid chenopod shrublands, challenging long-held views of their grassland-only preference. More here >

Thirty-five years of Swedish data show how habitat quantity and quality determine where this elusive woodpecker survives - with lessons for conservation elsewhere in Europe. More here >

Five years of high-resolution radar tracking in Israel's Hula Valley shows passerines timing landings and departures to avoid drifting over the Mediterranean Sea. More here >

French study finds 84% of wild passerines carry pesticide residues, including long-banned chemicals, with only modest reductions in organic landscapes. More here >

A Pechora Pipit collected on the remote Orkney island of Auskerry on 1 October 1913 has been confirmed as the first British record of the species. More here >

The BOURC has confirmed that a Booted Eagle first seen in Ireland in early 1999, and subsequently recorded across several English counties and Orkney in 1999-2000, will now be recognised as part of the official British List. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

New study finds climate change and land-use pressures may dramatically lengthen journeys between breeding and wintering grounds. More here >

1,400-year-old pendant made from a Chough's beak reveals deep cultural ties - as the species takes flight in Kent once more. More here >

New data exposes widespread non-compliance with Pheasant release registration laws - raising concerns over bird flu, biodiversity, and biosecurity. More here >

Protected nesting colony suffers a blow as off-lead dogs run through nests, killing vulnerable chicks and sparking outrage from conservationists. More here >

Scientists uncover a surprising genetic trait in the Crested Serpent-eagle that helps it survive a deadly invader. More here >

More customisable, more helpful - and even better value than before, we have just released another update to the BirdAlertPRO app. More here >

Scottish Government greenlights vast offshore wind project despite warnings it could kill tens of thousands of seabirds near internationally important colonies. More here >

The Golden Parakeet, an iconic and endemic parrot of the Brazilian Amazon, could lose up to 100% of its climatically suitable habitat by 2070. More here >

Historic breakthrough for reintroduction project as Red-billed Chough fledges successfully from Dover Castle. More here >

Richard Porter looks back at the life of his dear friend of over 67 years. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

New fieldwork reveals breeding activity and population estimates for this endangered seabird in the Gulf of California - but nesting success remains fragile. More here >

Long-term surveys reveal catastrophic losses among native Hawaiian honeycreepers as avian malaria pushes species toward extinction while introduced birds thrive. More here >

Global comparative analysis finds song amplitude varies between and within species, shedding light on avian communication and evolutionary trade-offs. More here >

A ground-breaking new study has revealed that some of the most dazzling colours in birds are enhanced by previously overlooked hidden feather layers. More here >

Poisoning suspected after tagged bird's journey from Morocco ends in tragedy, prompting urgent investigation and renewed conservation warnings. More here >

Green manure plantings in Aberdeenshire offer new hope for the long-suffering Corn Bunting and its rural neighbours. More here >

Britain's rarest breeding bird returns to nest and fledge young in milestone conservation breakthrough. More here >

New research reveals that nature's real soundscape, not artificial recordings, is what truly supports well-being in urban parks. More here >

World Heritage status under threat as Spain is urged to accelerate efforts to safeguard the aquifer and migratory bird haven. More here >

Hand-rearing Blue Tits is more than a trial - it could be the only way to safeguard the Willow Tit's future, according to the WWT. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

The emergence of visual adaptations in urban birds raises concerns that survival now hinges on keeping pace with human-induced environmental upheaval. More here >

New global study finds gadfly petrels moult during breeding and migration in warm, unproductive seas, reshaping our understanding of seabird vulnerability at sea. More here >

New research uncovers how bird colouration and behaviour increase vulnerability to vehicle collisions, with important implications for conservation. More here >

Portugal's White Storks are dying in their nests, and Europe's farmers must share the blame. More here >

A surprising new study challenges the idea that defecating on eggs is protective - and suggests it may endanger the nest. More here >

New research reveals how adult vireos launch their southbound journey from breeding grounds and what weather cues influence their decisions. More here >

New research warns that the endemic Moorland Francolin could lose nearly all of its habitat by the end of the century as rising temperatures reshape Afroalpine ecosystems. More here >

Chicks of the Oriental Reed Warbler show a remarkable ability to associate unfamiliar sounds with predator risk. More here >

Flashy landscaping and manicured lawns may be silencing birdlife across Asia's fast-growing cities. More here >

A field-test of tracking devices on New Zealand's Banded Dotterels finds that small devices can be safely used without measurable impacts on behaviour, breeding, or survival" More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined this week by a Soft-plumaged Petrel in Cornwall. More here >

The Great-tailed Grackle, present near Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire in October 2023, has been added to Category E of the British List. More here >

Sierra Leone's Gola Rainforest has been named a new UNESCO World Heritage site for its global importance to wildlife. More here >

Projects across Scotland which are expanding woodland, restoring saltmarsh and peatlands, and protecting threatened species have been awarded a share of £1.87m from NatureScot and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, headlined this week by a Greater Sand Plover in Shetland. More here >

House Sparrows in a polluted Australian city show heightened vigilance and fear of human gaze—potentially compensating for weakened escape ability caused by lead exposure. More here >

New research reveals the pivotal but complex role of the Magellanic Woodpecker in supporting a rich community of cavity-using birds at the southernmost tip of South America. More here >

On Scotland's Isle of May new research reveals how Lesser Black-backed, Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls divide their feeding grounds. More here >

Can a single geolocator justify bold conclusions about an entire migratory subspecies? More here >

Tracking technology and tourist surveys offer a new path for sustainable vulture-watching away from artificial feeding stations. More here >

New research using GPS tracking at Poyang Lake uncovers survival risks, from tag design to wind speeds, that shape the fate of released geese. More here >

New field observations reveal Bushy-crested Hornbills in Malaysia actively hunting flying bats in a manner previously undocumented for the species. More here >

New research shows eucalyptus plantations are decimating bird diversity in the Basque Country's once-rich forests. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

GPS tracking of Eurasian Stone-curlews from western France reveals complex, varied migratory strategies and raises fresh conservation concerns about wintering habitat change. More here >

New study reveals complex and species-specific changes in body size and shape among tropical birds over 109 years, with implications for climate adaptation. More here >

A major migration corridor for European Honey Buzzards has been discovered in southern Greece, challenging long-standing assumptions about Mediterranean flyways. More here >

New research reveals how the Common Cuckoo exploits the very behaviour meant to repel it - using the Gray Bushchat's alarm calls to find hidden nests. More here >

Through owl pellets, a vanishing marsupial species comes into clearer focus after decades of conservation obscurity. More here >

In early 2026, BirdLife South Africa will lead three expeditions to the island, offering birders and wildlife enthusiasts a rare chance to experience its natural riches firsthand. More here >

Captive Harpy Eagles show signs of social learning from human demonstrators, challenging assumptions about solitary raptor behaviour. More here >

3New study reveals the severely restricted and disconnected habitat of Colombia’s Antioquia Brushfinch - offering vital clues for its conservation. More here >

More than 1,000 Heath Fritillaries have been recorded so far this year on the National Trust's Holnicote estate in Somerset. More here >

A Butterfly Conservation ecologist has spoken of her amazement after she accidentally rediscovered a moth that was thought to be extinct in England for 73 years. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

New research finds that territorial behaviour and diet help explain why some birds sing more often at dawn, challenging traditional theories about dawn choruses. More here >

A new study investigates whether online photos of bird meals can complement fieldwork in understanding raptor feeding habits. More here >

New study finds that eDNA from human-made waterbodies can help detect elusive and threatened birds - offering a cost-effective tool for conservation monitoring. More here >

AviList brings in a new global avian checklist revising bird classifications with significant implications for the British List. More here >

The RSPB calls for urgent grouse shooting reform as satellite-tagged birds continue to vanish across England's uplands. More here >

The Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder of the Year returns for 2025 and celebrates young birders with passion, skill and curiosity at Britain's most exciting migration hotspot. More here >

According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, more than 1 billion birds a year collide with glass in the U.S. alone. More here >

Even the most ambitious threat reduction strategies will not prevent the loss of over 500 bird species and a major collapse in avian ecological functions. More here >

A pair of Ospreys have successfully bred at Ranworth Broad, marking the first confirmed nesting and hatching of this iconic raptor in the East of England for many years. More here >

Campaigners say a suppressed report could expose failings in the Hen Harrier Brood Management scheme - and its political motivations. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds of the last seven days, with headline birds being found in Somerset and Shetland. More here >

A major new perspective calls on ornithologists to correct long-standing male bias in avian research, with real-world consequences for conservation. More here >

New research reveals that violet-blue light, tailored to birds' visual systems, prompts earlier detection and escape responses to approaching aircraft. More here >

New research has shed light on whether the increasing numbers of Siberian Phylloscopus warblers found in Europe during autumn represent genuine migration or mass vagrancy. More here >

New research illuminates the transcontinental journeys of the elusive Sora rail and the precise weather conditions that prompt them to fly. More here >

New research reveals how a high-altitude crane species is changing its nocturnal behaviour in response to vanishing wetlands and human disturbance. More here >

A new study has revealed that robins sing fewer, longer syllables at higher pitch in noisy environments to defend winter territories. More here >

The next decade will be critical for the once widespread, Puerto Rico Plain Pigeon, as conservationists call for urgent action to avert extinction. More here >

A novel combination of ultra-light GPS/VHF tags and dissolvable harnesses proves effective and safe for monitoring small, secretive species like the Dupont's Lark. More here >

RSPB reserves report highest-ever Nightjar count as decades of heathland restoration pay off for one of the UK's most elusive summer migrants. More here >

BTO expands satellite and GPS tagging to better understand dramatic Cuckoo declines and the dangers along their 16,000 km migratory route. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at a remarkable seven days around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Conservationists warn that proposed Scawd Law turbines could threaten newly established eagle populations in the Borders More here >

Four decades of bird survey data reveal diverging fates for Japan's avifauna - with native species retreating from warming areas while non-natives expand unchecked. More here >

A warning from India's deserts as wind energy expansion clashes with efforts to save imperilled species. More here >

Study overturns long-held assumptions about age-related plumage in Great Shearwaters, revealing a subtle but consistent link to sex instead. More here >

While total bird numbers in the US are collapsing across the continent, the overall weight of birdlife has increased - reshaping ecosystems in unexpected ways. More here >

A pioneering study shows that many bird species accumulate an alcohol by-product in their feathers, hinting at widespread and overlooked dietary exposure to ethanol. More here >

Breakthrough techniques in semen collection and fertility treatment bring genetic diversity back into the breeding programme of one of the world’s rarest parrots. More here >

Groundbreaking research in Antarctica has revealed that ammonia released from penguin guano plays a crucial role in forming airborne particles that seed clouds. More here >

An investigation into fetish markets in southern Benin has uncovered the sale of hundreds of Hooded Vultures, sacrificed and sold primarily for traditional belief-based practices. More here >

New study shows that longer rest at Hudson Bay helps Arctic-bound Cackling Geese reproduce, but delays their arrival north. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, this weekly headlined by Britain's 5 ever Pallas's Reed Bunting. More here >

Eight chicks born near Wadebridge represent a milestone for the Cornwall Stork Project - but not everyone in the conservation community welcomes the return of this iconic bird. More here >

Microplastic-laden faeces from city-dwelling birds tell a troubling tale of pollution in even the most familiar habitats. More here >

In a milestone moment for conservation, a new Lady's-slipper has naturally germinated at a Yorkshire site where orchids had been carefully reintroduced. More here >