Ornithology
Flamingo 'friendships' revealed by scientists
Research has shown that flamingos with similar personalities form cliques within flocks.
13/04/2023
Articles
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Western Palearctic
Is Black-capped Petrel breeding in the Western Palearctic?
A chance encounter in 2020 led Peter Stronach down a rabbit hole chasing an enigmatic North Atlantic Pterodroma.
12/04/2023
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 3-10 April 2023
An action-packed Easter weekend produced a number of surprises, including two each of Eurasian Scops Owl and Short-toed Treecreeper and an...
11/04/2023
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 3-10 April 2023
Neil Loverock's bathing Mallard makes for an unorthodox yet highly effective winning image.
11/04/2023
Ornithology
Hummingbirds use torpor to survive cold nights
The hibernation-like state is used in varying ways, depending on physical condition and what is happening in the environment.
09/04/2023
General birding
Easter birding memories
The Easter Bank Holiday is often great time to be in the field. David Campbell recalls five memorable birding sessions from Easters gone by.
06/04/2023
Comment
Lucy McRobert: the axing of Autumnwatch
Our columnist ponders whether the cancellation of the much-loved BBC show creates an opportunity for new British wildlife television...
05/04/2023
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 27 March-2 April 2023
Alpine Swifts, White-spotted Bluethroats and an extraordinary inland passage of Kittiwakes were among this week's talking points, as Dan...
03/04/2023
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 27 March-2 April 2023
A fine capture of the Scilly Lesser Kestrel wins this week's award for Ashley Fisher.
03/04/2023
Ornithology
New understanding of migratory connectivity in Painted Bunting
A tracking study has shown that buntings from interior and eastern populations remain separated throughout the year, but birds undergoing...
02/04/2023
General birding
Migratory birds take breaks to boost immune system
A new study has found that various species restore their immune defences during migration breaks.
30/03/2023
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Lesser Kestrel in the Isles of Scilly
The archipelago's spring erupted into life when Bob Flood found a mega falcon on St Mary's.
29/03/2023
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