New research by the BTO uncovers how these scarce raptors are slowly spreading and adapting to potential new habitats. More here >

New GPS tracking data confirms the Swallow-tailed Gull as the only seabird that exclusively forages at night. More here >

Seabird conservation efforts may need to shift focus: new research finds that winter habitats hold the key to survival. More here >

Could cameras replace traditional duck surveys? A new study suggests they might be the future of waterfowl research. 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 abundance of butterflies across the United States fell by an alarming 22% in just 20 years, a new study has concluded. More here >

Long-term monitoring of Great Tits in Wytham Woods sheds light on the intricate ties between song culture and population changes. More here >

Common Coots in Amsterdam are incorporating plastic litter into their nests, creating layered records of human consumption and pollution. More here >

Recent research by Bowling Green State University scientists has sent shockwaves through the bird-watching world after discovering atypical behaviour in hummingbirds. More here >

A rare South American bird, unseen for decades, resurfaces in museum collections - but does it still exist in the wild? More here >

Thirty years of data show Britain's birds are in flux - and conservation efforts must adapt. More here >

Scientists uncover the high-quality feeding grounds that could make or break the survival of one of the world's rarest shorebirds. More here >

New research finds that a Neotropical migrant has maintained its nonbreeding distribution for over half a century despite global environmental change. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic where in Gwynedd the Indo-Pacific White Tern story took a predictable turn. More here >

After centuries of absence, the UK government has approved the release of beavers into the wild, marking a major win for conservation and ecosystem restoration. More here >

Conservationists warn of a sharp decline in Bewick's Swan numbers as habitat loss, climate change, and lead poisoning take their toll. More here >

The protected bird is the latest to be killed within the park, the majority of previous raptor persecution crimes have been found to be linked to the shooting industry. More here >

New research has shown that Small-scale fisheries can pose significant conservation challenges with a number of Mediterranean bird species being caught as 'bycatch. More here >

Researchers in Poland studying Thrush Nightingales have made the remarkable discovery that no single song type from 1986 was still in use in 2019. More here >

New Research has set out to investigate whether Skylarks steer clear of powerlines and their towering pylons in agricultural landscapes. More here >

Recent research has sounded the alarm for populations of common waders and passerines, which found they are declining at an alarming rate in Iceland's vast lowlands. More here >

Emus have a reputation for not being the cleverest of birds, however a new study could put an end to that. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly look back at the best birds of the last seven days, and this week news from Gwynedd of an Indo-Pacific White Tern stole the show. More here >

A ground-breaking study has reshaped our understanding of the migratory patterns of the Grey Plover, a shorebird that winters in Southeast Asia More here >

A new study reveals how farmland abandonment and invasive plants fuel the spread of non-native birds. More here >

Conservation biologists from Hosei University in Japan are helping the Royal Society for Protection of Nature in Bhutan with a project to rear White-bellied Herons in captivity. More here >

Two projects working to benefit Stone-curlew are celebrating their 40th anniversaries, with the population now having more than doubled in size since the 1980s. More here >

Three recently shot Cinereous Vultures spark unified condemnation. More here >

Conservation campaign group Wild Justice has appointed Bob Elliot as its first Chief Executive. More here >

The latest report on illegal songbird trapping on Cyprus, has revealed that the number of songbirds trapped and killed continues to be a major issue. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup, looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, where an Eastern Yellow Wagtail was the standout new rarity of the week. More here >

A Princeton study quantifies the degree to which countries contribute to global biodiversity loss by shifting the environmental costs of their consumption abroad. More here >

Durham Police and the RSPB are appealing for information after a protected Hen Harrier disappeared in suspicious circumstances in County Durham in January. More here >

A constructed dam at Lake Sofia in Madagascar is almost complete, throwing an essential lifeline to the wildlife and communities that call it home. More here >

An Antarctic discovery might offer new insights into the origins of modern birds. More here >

New research has revealed that habitat degradation in tropical forests is significantly altering the movement behavior of social birds. More here >

A new study suggests that urban planners could help both birds and pedestrians thrive by designing greener, more connected cities. More here >

New research suggests that, with the right management, solar farms could boost biodiversity and provide a much-needed refuge for farmland birds. More here >

Jon Dunn brings you his weekly birding roundup looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic, where lingering rarities at both ends of the country made the headlines. More here >

The project has recorded 21,389 butterflies of 28 species in the heart of London. More here >

Toxic substances used in flea and tick treatments pet owners give to their dogs and cats have been detected in birds' nests, according to new UK research. More here >

A pathogen for bird pink eye remains viable on bird feeders in winter conditions much longer than in summer conditions without losing any of its severity. More here >

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has reported bird flu cases at their popular North Cave Wetlands reserve near Hull. More here >

Songbirds with large beaks and strong bites are not only slow eaters, they are also slow singers. More here >

Multiple Wildlife Trusts are warning that the proposed tidal project puts protected habitat and communities at risk. More here >

Research reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise. 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 week headlined by a Ross's Gull on Western Isles. More here >

Valentine's Day, when many wild birds start to pair up, also marks the start of National Nest Box Week. More here >

The latest official statistic report of 66 Scottish terrestrial breeding bird species shows increases for 36 of them between 1994 and 2023, with 23 species indicator results showing decline. More here >

More homes for birds, butterflies and otters have been created at Staveley and Ripon City Wetland reserves, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust announces. More here >

With global warming, the Lac du Der has become an attractive winter retreat for thousands of cranes. More here >

Research has found evidence that many air-breathing marine animals have evolved swimming behavior that minimizes wasted energy. More here >

A study shows that improving identification and observation of female birds can help scientists conserve birds and their habitats more broadly. More here >

Conservation groups move to block effort to rescind Endangered Species Act protections. More here >

Butterfly Conservation has been awarded quarter of a million pounds for a new project to help one of the UK's most vulnerable butterflies in Wales. 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 week headlined by a continued presence of the Booted Eagle in Cornwall. More here >

A legal challenge against Britain's ban on commercial sandeel fishing in the North Sea has begun in a European court. More here >

Cornwall is one of the last areas in southern England where Willow Tits persist, and work is under way in the county to protect the species which is described as dangerously close to extinction. More here >

On World Wetlands Day (2nd Feb) the RSPB is celebrating an incredible year for wetland wildlife across the UK, including the breeding success of Bearded Tits. More here >

The Woodland Trust and Norfolk Wildlife Trust have welcomed the decision to withdraw plans for a dual carriageway through a sensitive habitat in Norfolk. More here >

Innovative research by the British Trust for Ornithology is giving us a better understanding of what is driving this inspirational bird's decline. More here >

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has, for the first time in five years, denied an emergency application for the use of a neonicotinoid pesticide on sugar beet in England. More here >

The species, once believed extinct in the UK, may no longer be alone, after the remarkable discovery of a female in the South Downs National Park, the first wild sighting of a female in Britain since the 1980s. 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 >

This weekend (24-26 Jan) the RSPB is inviting the nation to spend an hour counting the birds in their gardens and local outdoor spaces by taking part in the world's biggest garden wildlife survey. More here >

A rare colony of Red Squirrels has been found in a Sitka spruce plantation in the Yorkshire Dales, marking a significant conservation milestone. More here >

Conservation body NatureScot has expressed its willingness to collaborate with local authorities in the Scottish Borders to address concerns over aggressive gull behaviour. More here >

Environmental groups have raised concerns that the creation of a new country park in Little Marlow could negatively impact local bird populations and wildlife. More here >

Gwent Police report that two birds of prey were found in suspicious circumstances recently, their Wildlife Investigation Team have recovered their bodies for autopsy. More here >

Residents in Alloa, Scotland, were left puzzled after the discovery of approximately 20 decapitated birds near a cluster of homes on December 30. More here >

The UK Government has responded to a new petition calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting, More here >

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

A conservation project to restore Pine Partens across Britain has hit a major milestone with more than 100 animals successfully translocated in Wales and parts of southwest England. More here >

Analysis of over 18,300 hours of recorded flight calls indicates that songbirds may communicate with other species during migration. More here >

The latest incident of raptor persecution in England sees a Common Buzzard, found near Grainthorpe on January 4th, die from injuries caused by a shotgun. More here >

Researchers have found that birds nesting in cavities are more inclined to incorporate shed snake skins into their nests compared to those that construct open-cup nests. More here >

In recognition of his contributions to Spurn Bird Observatory Trust and the local community, Robert Adams has been awarded the British Empire Medal. More here >

The RSPB has removed flat bird feeders from its online store due to concerns that they may facilitate the spread of serious diseases among finches. More here >

The Irish National Parks and Wildlife Service appeal to the public for information following the recent shooting dead of a White-tailed Eagle beside Lough Owel in Co. Westmeath. 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 week headlined by a Ross's Gull in Co.Durham. More here >

Scientists have long hypothesised as to why falcons have these dark strips but now new research has provided the first empirical support to backup this popular ornithological lore. More here >

A well-known nature reserve has expressed concerns that the recent heavy rainfall may adversely affect its wildlife in the long term.
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New Zealand: A man from North Canterbury has been fined $6,000 for repeatedly operating a digger through a large colony of Black-billed Gulls, a protected species in New Zealand. More here >

After 10 birds were fitted with Global Positioning System (GPS) archival tags in south Staffordshire in 2024, a tagged Jack Snipe has recently been recaptured.
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The Bald Eagle has been officially designated as the national bird of the United States following President Joe Biden's signing of a law on Christmas Eve.
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A Tawny Owl is scheduled for an eye examination after being discovered trapped and covered in soot within a wood burner flue on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
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Two lynx that were unlawfully released in the Highlands have been successfully recaptured by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).
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In a new Friday slot, Jon Dunn brings you his first weekly birding roundup of 2025, looking back over a mega-filled festive period. More here >

Plans are in motion for the construction of the UK's largest wildlife bridge in Gloucestershire, as part of the ambitious A417 Missing Link project, which has a budget of several million pounds. Read it here >

In an unprecedented crackdown, police in the UK have seized over 6,000 illegal wild bird eggs, marking the largest confiscation in the nation's history. Read it here >

Work is set to start late in 2025 on a project to create wetlands between West Kirby and Hoylake. This initiative aims to reduce flood risks in the area and establish a new nature reserve to draw in visitors. Read it here >

A Philippine Eagle chick, which hatched through artificial insemination, has died, marking another setback for one of the world's largest and critically endangered raptors. Read it here >

According to the Alderney Wildlife Trust, the most recent Puffin Survey identified 330 active nests on Burhou, a significant increase from the 120 nests documented in the initial study. Read it here >

A butterfly that went extinct in England more than 40 years ago has been successfully reintroduced to the woodlands where it last lived.
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Conservationists in the US are hopeful that a new captive breeding program will help save the endangered Seaside Sparrow subspecies found in the Florida everglades.
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Jon Dunn brings you his final weekly birding roundup of 2024 looking back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic. More here >

Numbers of Great Skua or Bonxies at Shetland National Nature Reserves (NNRs) increased slightly this year but remain significantly below pre-avian flu levels. More here >

The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust has been awarded £512,182 to restore nature, in partnership with 11 organisations. More here >

A new act in the United States will help sustain long-term wildlife conservation efforts by authorising $100 million to be appropriated annually for the next 10 years. More here >