Ornithology
Where do birds moult their feathers?
A new study finds that many North American birds do not moult on their breeding territories, as previously thought, instead dispersing in...
13/05/2018
Migration
The journeys undertaken by birds between their summer breeding grounds and wintering quarters are often impressive, but they are also fraught with danger. Find out more about these amazing and awe-inspiring movements.
Migration
Perseverance pays off for finding dotterel
Ross Ahmed has been hunting a self-found Eurasian Dotterel for several years now, but finally scored in Northumberland this week.
12/05/2018
Ornithology
Geolocators reveal Plain Swift wintering grounds
A new study documents the previously unknown migration routes and wintering range of this Macaronesian breeder.
31/03/2018
General birding
Picture perfect: how to photograph Hawfinches
Expect unmissable photographs and video footage of this winter's star visitor as wildlife artist Robert E Fuller explains the painstaking...
10/02/2018
Western Palearctic
Autumn 2017 on Corvo, Azores
David Monticelli summarises the exceptional run of Nearctic vagrants on Corvo, Azores, during September and October 2017.
02/01/2018
General birding
A seawatching hide for Flamborough?
Flamborough Bird Observatory is seeking public support for a new seawatching hide at the East Yorkshire hot-spot. Craig Thomas, FBO Chair,...
13/12/2017
Migration
Migration: fate or free will?
Concluding his vagrancy series, Peter Alfrey looks at the potential effects to a species’ ecology of having pioneering individuals, able to...
01/07/2017
Migration
Migration: the pioneers
Vagrant birds are the sought-after strays that can beat the odds to cross continents and oceans – and survive. Are they just freaks of...
01/06/2017
Migration
Geolocators reveal Connecticut Warblers' amazing migration
A new study has revealed the monumental transoceanic feats of Connecticut Warblers during autumn migration.
16/05/2017
Conservation
Massacre on Migration: Chris Packham found not guilty after Malta trial
TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham was arrested in Malta following an incident with suspected wildlife criminals, but protested his...
20/04/2017
Migration
Tracking Great Reed Warbler migration
Geolocators have a huge role to play in the understanding and conservation of Eurasia's migrant passerines - Great Reed Warbler was the...
27/10/2016
Migration
Migration equates to a shorter life
The stress of birds' continent-spanning annual migrations appears to lead to faster ageing and a potentially earlier death, according to a...
04/08/2016
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