Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: American Yellow Warbler in Shetland
A stunning rarity from across the Atlantic was the latest Foula find for Donna Atherton in early September.
04/10/2023
Articles
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Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 25 September-1 October 2023
Even more American passerines made it onto the autumn's roll call in another busy period, while rare seabirds and waders added to an...
02/10/2023
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 25 September-1 October 2023
A fantastic close-up of a fifth for Britain wins this week's award for David Cooper.
02/10/2023
General birding
So long, Lerjan
A friend's birthday celebration presented an exciting chance for David Campbell to get a taste of early autumn birding in Sweden.
01/10/2023
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Blackburnian Warbler in Shetland
Will Carter's annual autumn trip to Shetland this year resulted in a find of a lifetime.
28/09/2023
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: American Cliff Swallow in Kent
John Carnell tells the thrilling story of discovering a North American hirundine on his patch.
27/09/2023
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 18-24 September 2023
One of the all-time great weeks in British birding history came to pass as an unprecedented arrival of American landbirds took place.
25/09/2023
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 18-24 September 2023
An atmospheric image from Iceland wins this Monday's accolade.
25/09/2023
Conservation
Bird flu strain a possible threat to humans
Researchers have examined a subtype of the virus which is endemic to poultry farms in China.
24/09/2023
Comment
Lucy McRobert: description woes
When non-birders try to describe a bird they don't recognise, prepare for any outcome – common or rare – says our columnist.
21/09/2023
Garden birds
Kingsyard hummingbird feeders
Kingsyard have been making stylish and practical feeders since 2012, with an emphasis on fun and learning.
21/09/2023
Ornithology
National parks enhance bird diversity beyond their borders
New research suggests that large parks support a higher variety of species in adjacent unprotected areas.
19/09/2023
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