The magic of patching
With the year winding down to a close, the discovery of a county mega showed Matt Phelps that patch birding can always deliver surprises, even at the most unlikely of times.
17/12/2018
Articles
A range of authoritative information and comment from some of birding's best known experts on identification, conservation, wildlife photography, garden birding, taxonomy and more. Brush up your birding skills, read fascinating species profiles or plan your next birding trip. You can also read our Review of the Week and find out who won Photo of the Week.
Identification
Sawbill photo ID guide
Andy Stoddart is on hand to offer expert advice on separating Goosander, Red-breasted Merganser, Smew and Hooded Merganser in all plumages.
16/12/2018
Taxonomy
Four-way split for White-browed Shortwing
New research has found that White-browed Shortwing actually consists of at least four different species, rather than the one it has been...
15/12/2018
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 5-11 December
An excellent December week produced highlights in the form of Dusky Thrush and American Royal Tern, while seasonal oddities included a...
12/12/2018
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 5-11 December
A terrific Short-eared Owl image wins this week's award for Ralph Paul Samuels.
12/12/2018
Conservation
The parakeets of Barcelona
Barcelona is famed for Gaudí, brilliant beaches and its world-beating football team, but also supports Europe's most diverse population of...
07/12/2018
Ornithology
Drones deployed to track Critically Endangered Australian parrot
A new study has demonstrated how the use of robotics can become a key tool in the conservation of threatened species.
06/12/2018
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 28 November-4 December
A typically steady December week passed by, with the Dutch Nutcracker providing an ongoing source of envy for British birders. Josh Jones...
05/12/2018
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 28 November-4 December
Jim Mountain's charming image of a pair of bathing Twite is this week's winner.
05/12/2018
Travel
Seram: a gruelling hike for one of the world's most elusive birds
Seram Thrush is one of the hardest birds to see in the world, having been observed just a few times since its discovery in 1921. Ashley...
30/11/2018
World of Birds Holidays
Sri Lanka
• 16-26 January 2019 SOLD OUT | 15-25 January 2020 (extension to 26 Jan 2020) • £1,810 (extension £220) • Island endemics and other...
30/11/2018
World of Birds Holidays
Corsica
• 23-28 April 2019 • £1,495 including flights • Endemic Corsican Nuthatch and Corsican Finch, plus four other recently split species,...
29/11/2018
Articles
Captive breeding will not save Macqueen's Bustard without hunting regulations
Without limiting the number hunted annually, releases of captive-bred Macqueen's Bustards are counter-productive and post a long-term risk...
29/11/2018
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