Taxonomy
Lesser Short-toed Lark consists of two species
The recent split means that the Western Palearctic list increases by one.
09/02/2021
Articles
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Identification
Female dabbling duck photo ID guide
Although males are distinctive, the cryptically plumaged female dabbling ducks are much more challenging to separate. Andy Stoddart...
07/02/2021
Britain & Ireland
Britain's third Northern Mockingbird found in Devon
The last British record of this North American species came more than three decades ago.
06/02/2021
Conservation
Scaly-sided Merganser nestbox scheme reports latest results
Seventeen active nests of the Endangered sawbill were found in artificial nests in summer 2020.
05/02/2021
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 27 January-2 February 2021
Sam Northwood's gorgeously evocative capture of geese on a cold winter's morning is our latest winner.
03/02/2021
Conservation
Non-native gamebirds comprise half of wild avian biomass in Britain
A study has revealed 61.2 million partridges and pheasants were released in 2018.
02/02/2021
General birding
A season on Fair Isle
Dan Gornall shares his experience of life as an Assistant Warden on the fabled island in 2020.
31/01/2021
Ornithology
Importance of UK waters to Balearic Shearwater revealed
Recently published research concludes that as much as a quarter of the global population may use the seas off south-west Britain.
29/01/2021
Ornithology
Study shows impact of human activity on British birds
The research has revealed the winners and losers among different species due to the impact of mankind.
27/01/2021
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 20-26 January 2021
A Common Snipe assuming a memorable pose makes for a great winning image by Robert Booth.
27/01/2021
Rare birds
Rarity finders: Long-legged Buzzard in Shetland
A curious-looking buzzard over Hillwell in 2019 left Tom Gale perplexed, with the bird later identified as a first for Britain.
25/01/2021
Photography
Winter photography in the Cairngorms
A winter trip to the Highlands provided Steve Young with the ideal opportunity to photograph that most charismatic of grouse, Ptarmigan.
24/01/2021
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