Ornithology
Migrating Great Snipe logged at unprecedented heights
A study found a cruising altitude of 6 km to be common, with one reaching almost 9 km.
14/07/2021
Ornithology
The latest research into bird ecology, behaviour and and evolution.
Ornithology
Jays to play a key role in UK rewilding, study suggests
Long-term research has shown natural seed dispersal, by birds, mammals and wind, can rapidly produce biodiverse and resilient woodland.
01/07/2021
Ornithology
New berrypecker species described from New Guinea
It represents another thrilling find in one of the last biologically underexplored regions of the world.
27/06/2021
Taxonomy
Study proposes Dunnock as three species
The new research hints that cryptic species exist in Iberia and the Caucasus, as well as a more widespread taxon across Europe.
17/06/2021
Ornithology
Study highlights importance of garden feeding to Blue Tits
Research conducted in Scotland has revealed that backyard bird feed is the most common food source for the species.
01/06/2021
Ornithology
Warming climate benefits breeding Reed Warblers
Hotter summers are increasing the productivity of the species, with more young fledging annually now than in the 1980s.
20/05/2021
Ornithology
Great Reed Warbler tracked migrating at unprecedented heights
A new study documents the passerine travelling at altitudes of more than six kilometres during daylight hours.
11/05/2021
Ornithology
Bright lights of British cities attract migrant birds
Results from a new study reveal that artificial light sources associated with urban areas can disrupt the natural movement patterns of...
10/05/2021
Ornithology
What is a 'Polish' swan?
The so-called 'Polish' Mute Swan is a genetically determined colour variant. Moss Taylor has been interested in this morph for more than a...
29/04/2021
Ornithology
Climate change drives northward shift in breeding range of Blackpoll Warbler
New research has shown that birds wintering in the Colombian Andes are coming from further afield than ever before.
26/04/2021
Ornithology
The unforeseen consequences of eradicating invasive species
Removing non-natives from islands can have many positive impacts, but a new study documents some of the challenges that can also arise as a...
25/04/2021
Ornithology
Garden feeding fuels reverse migration in Blackcaps
The allure of British and Irish bird feeders has transformed the biology of a warbler traditionally associated with spring and summer.
19/04/2021
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