Ornithology
Recently recognised African species already at risk of extinction
A new study has highlighted the threats posed to Willard's Sooty Boubou and other species in Central Africa's Albertine Rift region.
21/09/2018
Articles
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Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 12-18 September
With a westerly airflow dominating, new arrivals were at a premium, although a handful of Fea's-type Petrels were seen in Co Cork and there...
19/09/2018
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 12-18 September
Ian Dickey's striking image of a group of roosting Sandwich Terns wins this week's award.
19/09/2018
Trip reports
Viva Valencia birding!
David Callahan visited the emerging Spanish hot-spots of Alicante and Valencia to see the provinces' specialities, and found them to be...
17/09/2018
Identification
Autumn flycatchers photo ID guide
Andy Stoddart explains how to tell the regular Spotted, Pied and Red-breasted Flycatchers from their rarer counterparts.
15/09/2018
Ornithology
Mini cameras expose the secret lives of young birds
A new study, monitoring more than 200 grassland bird nests, has revealed surprising variations in fledgling behaviour.
14/09/2018
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 5-11 September
Arrivals from both east and west made for an exciting September week, with the rarest birds including White-throated Sparrow, a new...
12/09/2018
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 5-11 September
Steve Ball's classic image of a scarce autumn migrant wins this week's award.
12/09/2018
Rare birds
Rarity finders: White-throated Sparrow on Foula
Geoff and Donna Atherton were thrilled to clinch their second North American sparrow on Foula within the space of a year.
10/09/2018
Ornithology
Birds grow feathers faster at higher latitudes
A new study has found that feather growth rate increases with latitude in four species of widespread resident Neotropical birds.
08/09/2018
Ornithology
Hawfinch nesting success higher than previously thought
A new study has shown that Hawfinch nest productivity is sufficient to maintain local populations in Britain.
08/09/2018
Migration
Focus on: Nearctic waders in autumn
North American waders are highly prized by British and Irish birders each autumn. Josh Jones summarises what to look out for, as well as...
07/09/2018
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