News

Greenland Shark washes up in Cornwall

The animal had been seen alive in north-west France the previous week.

16/03/2022

Bird flu hits world's largest Dalmatian Pelican colony

Hundreds of pelicans have died in remote parts of Greece after an outbreak of the virus.

16/03/2022

Rebecca Armstrong departs Birdwatch

Mid-March sees a changing of the guard at the home of birding.

15/03/2022

Amazon rainforest reaching tipping point

A study suggests the world's largest rainforest is losing its ability to bounce back from damage caused by droughts, fires and...

14/03/2022

Global treaty to clean up plastic pollution

The UN has agreed to draw up worldwide standards to tackle plastic waste.

13/03/2022

Crowdfunder brings 'impossible dream' of nature restoration closer

The local community is trying to raise funds to purchase a large portion of Langholm Moor in Dumfries and Galloway.

13/03/2022

New job opportunity advertised at the BTO

The organisation seeks a capable birder and communicator to take on a new role at its Thetford HQ.

12/03/2022

Swallows opt out of migration

Climate change has allowed some Swallows to change their winter strategy and sit tight instead of moving south, according to the BTO.

11/03/2022

Read back issues of Birdwatch, for less

Complete your collection of available digital back issues at a highly discounted price.

10/03/2022

Bearded Vulture breeding in Vercors Massif for first time in 150 years

Two pairs have settled in the regional natural park, with one already brooding.

10/03/2022

Dead buzzards test positive for bird flu on Jersey

The birds died in February and were tested as part of the government's surveillance programme.

09/03/2022

Golden Eagle on the up in southern Scotland

The success of a relocation project has seen numbers soar to new heights.