Genetics shed light on origins of Sacred Ibis mummies in Egyptian tombs
Whether large-scale farming or short-term taming methods were used before the birds were sacrificed has long been debated.
16/04/2023
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Whether large-scale farming or short-term taming methods were used before the birds were sacrificed has long been debated.
16/04/2023
Research has shown that flamingos with similar personalities form cliques within flocks.
13/04/2023
A chance encounter in 2020 led Peter Stronach down a rabbit hole chasing an enigmatic North Atlantic Pterodroma.
12/04/2023
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
Neil Loverock's bathing Mallard makes for an unorthodox yet highly effective winning image.
11/04/2023
The hibernation-like state is used in varying ways, depending on physical condition and what is happening in the environment.
09/04/2023
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
Our columnist ponders whether the cancellation of the much-loved BBC show creates an opportunity for new British wildlife television...
05/04/2023
Alpine Swifts, White-spotted Bluethroats and an extraordinary inland passage of Kittiwakes were among this week's talking points, as Dan...
03/04/2023
A fine capture of the Scilly Lesser Kestrel wins this week's award for Ashley Fisher.
03/04/2023
A tracking study has shown that buntings from interior and eastern populations remain separated throughout the year, but birds undergoing...
02/04/2023
A new study has found that various species restore their immune defences during migration breaks.
30/03/2023