Migration
Perseverance pays off for finding dotterel
Ross Ahmed has been hunting a self-found Eurasian Dotterel for several years now, but finally scored in Northumberland this week.
12/05/2018
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: 2-8 May
Warm, sunny weather ensured it was a quiet week for new arrivals, although a Little Bittern in Northumberland entertained for a day and...
09/05/2018
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 2-8 May
Jamie MacArthur's incredible image of a classic summer migrant is this week's winner.
09/05/2018
Ornithology
Are caterpillars and caterpillar-eating birds out of sync?
A new study investigates whether climate change-driven seasonal mismatches are to blame for declines in insectivorous birds across Britain.
06/05/2018
Rare birds
A curious infatuation with swans
Josh Jones recently visited the Wadden Sea island of Sylt, Germany, where he was left fascinated by the behaviour of the returning...
04/05/2018
Conservation
Re-thinking the 'umbrella species' concept
Preserving and managing habitat for a single, high-profile species has always been thought to benefit a whole suite of other species that...
03/05/2018
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 25 April-1 May
American arrivals including Green Heron and Killdeer dominated the headlines in a week of changeable weather. Josh Jones reports.
02/05/2018
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 25 April-1 May
This week's spectacular winner comes from the deserts of Mauritania.
02/05/2018
Rare birds
Rarity finders: Green Heron in Pembrokeshire
Simon Hart was astonished to find a mega American vagrant frequenting his garden pond in rural Pembrokeshire.
01/05/2018
Conservation
Curlews in crisis
Throughout May, a series of special guided walks and events will help to build support and awareness for Eurasian Curlew, one of our...
29/04/2018
Ornithology
New bird-of-paradise described from West Papua
The display of a bird-of-paradise has been documented from the Bird's Head Peninsula of West Papua, Indonesia, for the first time, leading...
28/04/2018
Ornithology
Seabirds recover quickly after volcanic eruption
A new study highlights the surprising adaptability of seabirds following the abrupt destruction of their breeding colony by an erupting...
27/04/2018
Latest Rarities
|
19/06/2018 23:02 |
American Royal Tern
West Sussex Details |
|
19/06/2018 21:49 |
White-billed Diver
Orkney Details |
|
19/06/2018 21:16 |
American Royal Tern
West Sussex Details |
|
19/06/2018 20:37 |
Red-necked Phalarope
East Yorkshire Details |
|
19/06/2018 20:05 |
American Royal Tern
West Sussex Details |
* Bird News Pro and Bird News Ultimate subscribers receive full sighting details.
