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
Articles
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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
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 20-26 March 2023
The Alpine Swift invasion continued unabated, while overshooting rarities included Lesser Kestrel in the Isles of Scilly and Great Spotted...
27/03/2023
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 20-26 March 2023
An extraordinary shot of a Pied Kingfisher with prey picks up this Monday's accolade.
27/03/2023
Comment
Hep Cairnswood: the winter watcher
The appearance of a confiding local Barn Owl provided a welcome lift for Hep Cairnswood during a difficult midwinter for her in 2021.
26/03/2023
Conservation
Identifying important seabird sites through GPS tracking
Researchers have investigated whether tagging more individuals or spreading effort across years is the best way to identify sites worth...
23/03/2023
Conservation
Young Twite suffer high mortality
A new study has found low juvenile survival rates, but concludes that the ongoing decline may also be driven by factors impacting adults.
22/03/2023
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 13-19 March 2023
Spring sprang as several common migrant species arrived in earnest. Meanwhile, an unprecedented Alpine Swift influx took place.
20/03/2023
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 13-19 March 2023
Peter Garrity's lovely Grey Partridge is this week's top shot.
20/03/2023
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