Ornithology
Balearic Shearwaters respond to climate change as individuals
A tracking study has shown that individual flexibility, not evolutionary selection, is pushing Balearic Shearwaters to migrate further...
14/03/2024
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.
Ornithology
Illuminated areas draw in migrant birds at scale, research shows
Radars were used along with remote sensing data to identify key stopover areas for migrating birds in the United States, revealing skyglow...
08/02/2024
Ornithology
Migratory birds can be helped to adjust to climate change
Researchers have shown that transporting birds further north can help them re-synchronise with peak food availability.
31/12/2023
Migration
Spring 2023 at Skagen Bird Observatory
Zach Pannifer spent late May and June at the Danish observatory, enjoying some excellent migration spectacles and rare visitors.
23/07/2023
Ornithology
Swedish study sounds alarm for Little Stint
Decreased breeding productivity was suggested through data collected at Ottenby Bird Observatory.
15/06/2023
Britain & Ireland
Shetland in spring
Renowned for its autumn birding, which attracts hundreds of visitors in September and October, Shetland is far less visited in spring. With...
25/05/2023
Ornithology
Wind tunnel reveals surprising science behind long-distance migration
New research shows that protein, rather than fat, may limit the flight time of migrant songbirds.
14/05/2023
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
Ornithology
Pink-footed Goose rapidly colonises Arctic Russia
A new study has documented the formation of a new population of the species.
08/03/2023
General birding
Any way the wind blows: autumn 2022 on Scilly
An lifelong infatuation with Radde's Warbler ultimately put Graham Gordon in place for the inter-island twitch of a lifetime, and a...
16/02/2023
Ornithology
Few signs of Whooper Swan population interchange
New research confirmed that birds do switch between European populations, but only rarely.
29/01/2023
Ornithology
Wood Warbler migration route tracked for first time
The study has revealed key stopover and wintering sites for the declining summer visitor.
08/12/2022
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