Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Yellow-browed Bunting in Kent
Ringers at Sandwich Bay were in for a shock in October when they plucked a sixth for Britain out of the nets, write Ian Hunter and Steffan...
28/12/2022
Britain & Ireland
All our rare bird stories from Britain and Ireland.
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Myrtle Warbler on Scilly
Samaya and Scott Reid tell the story of the discovery of an ultra-confiding North American mega on St Mary's.
22/12/2022
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Blue Rock Thrush in Norfolk
Endless hard graft on his local patch paid off in style for Sean Offord with a mega county first.
30/11/2022
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Purple Gallinule in Somerset
The appearance of a unusually tame bird at Joe Bryant's work site became one of the most gripping tales of 2022 for birders.
23/11/2022
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Dusky Thrush in Lothian
A late October morning of ringing turned into a day to remember for Mike Fraser.
03/11/2022
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Least Bittern in Shetland
The story of one of the birds of 2022 ultimately had a sad ending, though for Charlie Birtles and Paul Baker their epic discovery will live...
30/10/2022
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Tennessee Warbler in Pembrokeshire
A mega-rare American warbler was the latest thrilling vagrant to pitch up on Skokholm, as Richard Brown and Richard Dobbins report.
25/10/2022
Britain & Ireland
Finding a first for Britain in the attic
The discovery of some old photographs in his loft resulted in an incredible flycatcher reidentification for Niall Machin.
20/10/2022
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Baltimore Oriole in Devon
Perhaps the best-looking mega of the autumn was a monumental find for Lundy Assistant Warden Angus Croudace.
19/10/2022
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Steppe Grey Shrike in Gloucestershire
Persistent patch work by Mark Coller resulted in a sensational inland find in late August.
28/09/2022
Rare birds
Big debate: Scilly or Shetland – which is best?
Lucy McRobert says Scilly is the obvious choice, but Rebecca Nason states that the best birding comes in the far north-east.
15/09/2022
Rare birds
Rarity finders: Short-toed Snake Eagle in Kent
A sudden fly-over from a mega raptor left Richard Bonser and Jamie Partridge speechless.
14/09/2022
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