Western Palearctic
First White-backed Vulture tagged in Spain and Europe
It is hoped the bird will reveal valuable information on the dispersal and movements of Critically Endangered African vultures.
02/01/2022
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.
Patch birding
#LocalBigYear: celebrating the joy of local birding
In January 2022 we launched a new friendly contest to encourage you to make the most of your local area and enjoy the birds on your...
29/12/2021
Migration
Spring migration in Saudi Arabia, part two
Graham Gordon concludes his summary of a memorable season surveying in the Arabian desert.
27/12/2021
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Nutcracker in Caithness
Rob Hughes discovered one of the birds of the year while working his Caithness patch one November morning, but frustratingly the mega in...
25/12/2021
Comment
Birding in electric dreams
Amid the climate crisis, being anything but the most sedentary birder is a position of moral conflict, says David Campbell. But could...
23/12/2021
Migration
Visible migration at Spurn: autumn 2021
Jacob Spinks rounds up another exciting season of visible migration at the East Yorkshire hot-spot.
22/12/2021
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 13-19 December 2021
Influxes of Glossy Ibises and grey geese shook up the midwinter picture, while the Belted Kingfisher continued to tease in Lancashire.
20/12/2021
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 13-19 December 2021
A superb flight shot of a North American raptor wins the penultimate award of 2021 for Steve Bell.
20/12/2021
Migration
Spring migration in Saudi Arabia, part one
Graham Gordon was drafted in to spend several weeks surveying in the Arabian desert earlier this year, where migrant birds enthralled him...
18/12/2021
Comment
Dominic Mitchell: identity crisis
It wouldn't be the first time that a gull occurring in Britain has proved to be much more regular than records suggest. Dominic Mitchell...
16/12/2021
Patch birding
Local big year: a race to 150
Staying close to home can produce much better birding than you might initially think, even inland and away from well-known hot-spots. Ed...
15/12/2021
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 6-12 December 2021
Dave Jackson's White Stork shot makes for a simple yet highly effective winning image.
13/12/2021
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