Identification
Tufted Duck, Greater Scaup and Lesser Scaup photo ID guide
Tufted Duck is common and widespread in Britain, but hidden among them could be the scarce Greater Scaup or rare Lesser Scaup – learn to...
29/11/2019
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: 20-26 November
A wild goose chase in Norfolk, rare wheatears and the lingering Steller’s Eider and Hermit Thrush were among the highlights. Alan Tilmouth...
27/11/2019
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 20-26 November
This week’s winner is a crippling shot of the Scilly Hermit Thrush, taken by Scott Reid.
27/11/2019
Ornithology
Study reaffirms Iberian Green Woodpecker species status
Hybridisation with Green Woodpecker was found to be minimal.
26/11/2019
Ornithology
Red-billed Leiothrix on the rise in Europe
A study has analysed burgeoning European populations of this harmful invasive species for the first time.
22/11/2019
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 13-19 November
Scilly scored big, a mammalian mega reached Shetland and the Paddyfield Pipit disappeared in mysterious circumstances. Ed Stubbs and Sam...
20/11/2019
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 13-19 November
A feasting Pine Grosbeak by Simon Rix is the winner this week.
20/11/2019
Conservation
Yellow-eared Parrot: how conservation united a nation
Twenty years ago, an ambitious project to save a parrot from extinction began in Colombia. Since then, conservationists, politicians,...
19/11/2019
Patch birding
My patch: Titchfield Haven
In the first of a new series, Amy Robjohns provides the lowdown on her cherished south coast patch.
17/11/2019
Ornithology
Urban pigeons losing toes due to human hair
A Paris-based study has found a surprising cause behind the familiar sight of amputated toes in feral Rock Doves.
14/11/2019
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 6-12 November
An influx of Hume's Leaf Warblers and the continuing Steller's Eider were among the highlights of an eventful November week. Josh Jones...
13/11/2019
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 6-12 November
A quirky Great Grey Shrike is Steve Young's winner this week.
13/11/2019
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