Heathland birds survey records increases for three key species

Results show increases for Nightjar, Woodlark and Dartford Warbler, with volunteers helping to track the fortunes of some of Britain's most specialised breeding birds. More here >

Peacock named Britain's favourite butterfly after national public vote

The familiar garden species topped the first vote of its kind, as Butterfly Conservation urges people to take part in this summer's Big Butterfly Count. More here >

Weekly birding round-up: 5 - 11 Jun

Jon Dunn looks back at the best birds from around Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic where a first for Britain is found in Gwynedd. More here >