Mute Swans hide nests when breeding near Whooper Swans

Polish research suggests Mute Swans choose more concealed nest sites when breeding alongside larger, territorial Whooper Swans. More here >

Fiordland Penguin surveys reveal a larger population than previously indicated

Twelve years of nest mapping suggest New Zealand's forest-breeding penguin is about three times more numerous than earlier surveys indicated. More here >

Central Asian vulture tags reveal winter routes

Six more Cinereous Vultures were fitted with GPS units in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan after earlier birds reached India, Pakistan and Tajikistan. More here >