Comment
Alan Tilmouth: finish the ruddy job!
Whatever your views on eradication programmes, Alan Tilmouth argues that it is surely time to dispatch the final few Ruddy Ducks left in...
27/06/2019
Articles
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Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 19-25 June
Another excellent week produced a strong cast of highlights, including Little Bustard, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater and South Polar Skua. Josh...
26/06/2019
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 19-25 June
Gill Sapsed's image of a Black-winged Stilt and its chick is awash with colour, making it a most worthy winner.
26/06/2019
Comment
Bill Oddie: mega memories
The devastating fire at Fair Isle Bird Observatory prompted some reminiscing about days gone by and previous rarities on this most magic of...
22/06/2019
Identification
Identifying vagrant Mediterranean Flycatchers in Catalunya
Seán Ronayne compiles his thoughts on the prospects of recognising an out-of-range individual of this recently split species and details...
20/06/2019
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 12-18 June
A stunning warbler double on Fair Isle headlined a lively mid-June week that also produced White-crowned Sparrow and Black-winged...
19/06/2019
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 12-18 June
An upperwing flight shot of a Sand Martin by Stewart Woolley is this week's winner.
19/06/2019
Ornithology
Ortolan Bunting being eaten to extinction
A study has found that French hunting of the declining passerine is pushing it towards extirpation, despite the practice being officially...
17/06/2019
Ornithology
Bird personalities influenced by both age and experience
New research into Red Knot examines the development of personality in birds.
15/06/2019
Rare birds
Rarity finders: Great Knot in Shetland
A mega wader from Asia appearing in off the sea and landing at your feet may sound like the stuff of dreams, but for Allan Conlin it was...
13/06/2019
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 5-11 June
In a fairly quiet week, a Baillon's Crake tempted the idea of a good summer for the species and several decent rarities were up for grabs...
12/06/2019
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 5-11 June
An excellent shot of a tricky-to-photograph warbler is the winner this week.
12/06/2019
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