Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 4-10 December
Among another strong field of images, a European Stonechat coming in to land is Steve Young's top shot.
11/12/2019
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.
Rare birds
Rarity finders: Lesser White-fronted Goose in Norfolk
James McCallum's dedication to scouring north Norfolk's throngs of wintering Pink-footed Geese paid off with perhaps his most-wanted find...
10/12/2019
Ornithology
Owls routinely eat roadkill, study finds
New research has shown that scavenging is much more widespread among the family than once believed.
08/12/2019
Migration
All good in the end: autumn 2019 on Scilly
It was another action-packed autumn on Scilly, with rarities from all points of the compass. In the first of two instalments, Graham Gordon...
06/12/2019
Ornithology
Northern Germany a new haven for Bewick's Swan
Recent research has demonstrated the increasing importance of Schleswig-Holstein to the species during the winter months.
05/12/2019
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 27 November-3 December
Dusky and Hermit Thrushes were the highlights on home shores, although both were upstaged by Black-throated Accentor in Italy and Northern...
04/12/2019
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 27 November-3 December
Tony Pope's intimate shot of our smallest bird of prey makes him this week's winner.
04/12/2019
Rare birds
Rarity finders: Eastern Olivaceous Warbler in Hampshire
Peter Gammage's superb discovery drew hundreds of birders to the Hampshire coast in mid-September.
01/12/2019
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
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
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