Rare birds
First record of multiple Elegant Tern nests in Spain
This summer's success came despite the severe decline of many Common and Sandwich Tern colonies in the region.
16/08/2019
Ornithology
The latest research into bird ecology, behaviour and and evolution.
Ornithology
Study reveals key wintering locations for declining songbird
Geolocators have identified a small area of northern Colombia as crucial to Prothonotary Warblers outside the breeding season.
11/08/2019
Western Palearctic
Lesser Grey Shrike lost as breeding species in France
Hugo Touzé summarises the sad and rapid demise of a species that was common across much of the country just a century ago.
08/08/2019
Conservation
Pallid Harrier breeds in Spain for first time
In one of the most unexpected discoveries of the year, the mother harrier's origins also provided a further fascinating twist in an already...
29/07/2019
Conservation
The decline of British starlings
Once a ubiquitous bird of Britain's gardens, found in town and country alike, Common Starling is one of Britain's fastest-declining...
26/07/2019
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
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
Ornithology
Feeding birds improves diversity in gardens
New research has shown how the quantity of birds and range of species have increased at properties where they are fed.
27/05/2019
Ornithology
Snacks from the sky: Tiger Sharks eat migrant songbirds
DNA analysis of shark vomit has revealed that the predators have a surprising diet.
23/05/2019
Ornithology
Gulls learn new tricks to adapt their feeding habits
European Herring Gulls were found to be checking their food was safe to eat before consumption.
18/05/2019
Ornithology
UV lights prevent Sandhill Crane collisions
When illuminated, the lights reduce the number of crashes to virtually zero at dusk or during the night.
11/05/2019
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