Research reveals steep declines in rainforest bird populations
The 44-year study charts worrying trends in a relatively untouched area of the Neotropics.
19/05/2022
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Comment
David Campbell: loosening up birding
Negativity and dissatisfaction appears to be rife in British birding, says David Campbell, who thinks it's time to embrace the everyday.
18/05/2022
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 9-15 May 2022
Blue Rock Thrush, Brown Shrike and a returning American Black Tern were the week's rarity arrivals, while some excellent skua passage was...
16/05/2022
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 9-15 May 2022
A stunning Wood Warbler portrait wins this Monday's award for Jeremy McClements.
16/05/2022
Conservation
Where not to put wind turbines: researchers map European danger zones
Years of tracking studies have helped researchers figure out where birds are most at risk from colliding with new turbines.
15/05/2022
Ornithology
Leach's Storm Petrel population slumps across north-east Atlantic
Two-thirds of the breeding population on St Kilda has disappeared in the past 20 years.
12/05/2022
Conservation
Global bird populations in steady decline
Most of the world's birds are declining, but systemic change could lead to population recoveries, say researchers from across the globe.
11/05/2022
World of Birds Holidays
Herzegovina in spring
• 14-21 May 2023 • £1,395 not including international flights • Rock Partridge, Sombre Tit, Nutcracker and migrants
10/05/2022
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 3-8 May 2022
A productive week for new rarities produced a Dark-eyed Junco on Islay and another Iberian Wagtail, plus plenty more besides. Sam Viles...
09/05/2022
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 3-8 May 2022
A delightful shot of Mallard ducklings makes for a cheerful and uplifting winner this Monday.
09/05/2022
Comment
#LocalBigYear diary: April 2022
Some smart finds and a green twitch for an American Wigeon made for a fun month on patch for Alan Tilmouth.
08/05/2022
Britain & Ireland
Regional round-up: April 2022
Widespread Ring Ouzels accompanied decent tallies of Black Kite and Red-rumped Swallow as spring migration ramped up.
05/05/2022
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 25 April-2 May 2022
The period ended with a bang as Irish birders rejoiced at a twitchable Greater Sand Plover, while Scilly produced its third big rarity of...
03/05/2022
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