Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Marmora's Warbler in Shetland
An exceptional spring on Fair Isle peaked in late May when David Parnaby found a first for the island.
06/06/2024
Articles
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Ornithology
Griffon Vultures feed at night
The first documented case of the species consuming carrion after dark has occurred in Italy.
05/06/2024
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 28 May-2 June 2024
An excellent period produced a Marmora's Warbler in Shetland and Bridled Tern in Northumberland, reports Miles Cluff.
03/06/2024
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 28 May-2 June 2024
Tony Flashman's spectacular capture of tussling falcons is this week's top image.
03/06/2024
Britain & Ireland
Finding a patch Rustic Bunting
Colin Bradshaw talks about the remarkable find of a mainland spring Rustic Bunting on his local patch in Northumberland.
02/06/2024
Destinations guide
Migration in action at Batumi
If you want to see thousands of migrating birds of prey this September, why not consider visiting the Batumi Birdwatching Festival? With...
01/06/2024
Advice
Species reported by BirdGuides
Find out what bird species are reported by BirdGuides, Britain's leading website for birders.
01/06/2024
Comment
Alan Tilmouth: wey aye to AI?
As AI technology advances in birding and wildlife recording in general, our columnist ponders what forms future software and apps may take.
30/05/2024
Ornithology
Survey reveals British opinion on Ring-necked Parakeet
The noisy, non-native Ring-necked Parakeet divides opinion among Brits, a new study has found.
29/05/2024
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 20-27 May 2024
An extraordinary spring period saw national firsts for both Britain and Ireland, as well as a Booted Eagle in Cornwall, plus further...
28/05/2024
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 20-27 May 2024
An immaculate Yellowhammer portrait wins this week's accolade for Romano Da Costa.
28/05/2024
Ornithology
Falcon squatters in weaver colonies: the costs and benefits
There are advantages and disadvantages for both falcon and weaver when the two nest together, according to research in southern Africa.
26/05/2024
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