Bird flu hit Europe's oldest Sandwich Terns hardest

Mortality during the 2022 H5N1 outbreak rose from about 5-10% among young breeders to more than 40% in the oldest birds. More here >

RSPB says Scotland's bird-control licensing system is 'not fit for purpose'

The conservation charity is calling for mandatory reporting and stronger oversight of General Licences used to control wild birds. More here >

Thirty Northern Bald Ibises complete first stage of human-led migration

Hand-reared juveniles have followed an ultralight aircraft from Binningen to the southern Black Forest at the start of a 2,600-km journey to Andalusia. More here >