Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 10-16 July
A stunning capture of a juvenile Common Cuckoo being fed by its tiny foster parent is this week's winner.
17/07/2019
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.
Identification
Common, Arctic and Roseate Terns photo ID guide
Andy Stoddart provides tips on how to recognise three familiar medium-sized tern species in all plumages.
13/07/2019
Rare birds
Eastern Olivaceous and River Warblers on Fair Isle, June 2019
Warden David Parnaby recounts another remarkable day on the famous island, involving two major rarities and a fascinating identification...
11/07/2019
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 3-9 July
The Sooty Tern reappeared and the Northern Isles were treated to a significant arrival of Two-barred Crossbills in another entertaining...
10/07/2019
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 3-9 July
David Cooper wins this week's award for his delightful Two-barred Crossbill image.
10/07/2019
Rare birds
Rarity finders: Calandra Lark on North Uist
Paul Donald predicted he'd find an ultra-rare lark on his holiday to the Outer Hebrides and, remarkably, his prophecy came to fruition.
07/07/2019
Rare birds
Roller takes boat ride off Lundy Island
A European Roller was seen and photographed in the Bristol Channel off the north Devon coastline on Sunday 30 June.
05/07/2019
Rare birds
Rarity finders: giant petrel in Co Durham and Northumberland
Mark Newsome was rewarded in the most astonishing manner for his seawatching efforts, and his swift distribution of news meant that Mark...
04/07/2019
Rare birds
Rarity finders: Myrtle Warbler in Pembrokeshire
After visitors to Ramsey Island photographed a rare American warbler, warden Lisa Morgan was on hand to help relocate the bird and organise...
04/07/2019
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 26 June-2 July
A relatively standard midsummer week came alive on Tuesday, when a Giant Petrel species was logged flying past Durham and Northumberland....
03/07/2019
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 26 June-2 July
An opportunistic image of a familiar predator with prey wins this week's award for Nick Brown.
03/07/2019
Ornithology
Noise pollution affects birds' reproduction and social behaviour
Man-made clamour appears to have a significant impact on birds, according to a new study.
30/06/2019
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