Travel
A Caribbean Getaway in St Lucia
The Caribbean has many islands rich in exciting birds, but for unspoilt montane forest and sought-after endemics in a relatively small and...
18/05/2018
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.
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 9-15 May
Scilly struck with a Northern Harrier over the weekend, but Shetland subsequently stole the show with a quartet of spectacular vagrants....
16/05/2018
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 9-15 May
Another terrific winner this week, this time portraying one of our more colourful residents.
16/05/2018
Ornithology
Parakeets oust bats from nest holes
Introduced Ring-necked Parakeets appear to be driving the local decline of a native bat species in Spain.
15/05/2018
Rare birds
Rarity finders: Collared Flycatcher in Caithness
Alex Dodds was amazed when a mega-rare flycatcher appeared on a fence beside her as she took a break from work.
15/05/2018
Identification
Black Grouse, Capercaillie, Red Grouse and Ptarmigan Photo ID Guide
Andy Stoddart leads you through the differences between our four native grouse species, with particular attention to the tricky females.
14/05/2018
Ornithology
Where do birds moult their feathers?
A new study finds that many North American birds do not moult on their breeding territories, as previously thought, instead dispersing in...
13/05/2018
Migration
Perseverance pays off for finding dotterel
Ross Ahmed has been hunting a self-found Eurasian Dotterel for several years now, but finally scored in Northumberland this week.
12/05/2018
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 2-8 May
Warm, sunny weather ensured it was a quiet week for new arrivals, although a Little Bittern in Northumberland entertained for a day and...
09/05/2018
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 2-8 May
Jamie MacArthur's incredible image of a classic summer migrant is this week's winner.
09/05/2018
Ornithology
Are caterpillars and caterpillar-eating birds out of sync?
A new study investigates whether climate change-driven seasonal mismatches are to blame for declines in insectivorous birds across Britain.
06/05/2018
Rare birds
A curious infatuation with swans
Josh Jones recently visited the Wadden Sea island of Sylt, Germany, where he was left fascinated by the behaviour of the returning...
04/05/2018
Latest Rarities
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Leach's Storm Petrel
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Western Cattle Egret
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Grey Phalarope
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Western Cattle Egret
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Pectoral Sandpiper
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