US wildfowl hunters exhibit surprisingly poor ID skills, study finds
Kansas-based research has revealed that even experienced hunters sometimes lack the ability to recognise some duck species.
14/12/2019
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Pigeons found wearing cowboy hats in Las Vegas
The surprising observations of at least two hat-wearing birds have concerned local bird rescue groups.
13/12/2019
Endangered herons tagged in new project
Only a few thousand Malagasy Pond Herons remain in existence, but a study aims to better understand their little-known movements.
13/12/2019
Perplexing mass death of starlings in North Wales
Some 225 birds were discovered along an Anglesey road, many with blood covering their bodies.
12/12/2019
Hundreds of Gyr Falcons released into the Scottish countryside
Scottish Natural Heritage has sensationally issued a licence to allow the practice, despite local residents' grave concerns.
12/12/2019
Octopus attacks Bald Eagle in Canada
The extraordinary incident was recently caught on camera in the north-west of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
11/12/2019
'Bird-friendly' glass to become essential for new constructions in New York City
Lawmakers are poised to adopt legislation requiring the glass in an effort to cut down on the tens of thousands of unnecessary bird deaths...
09/12/2019
Dead Hen Harrier found shot as two more go missing
Yet more Scottish-born harriers appear to have fallen foul of illegal killing on grouse moors.
09/12/2019
RSPB launches boat to save Northern Irish curlews
A new vessel has been introduced to help manage islands at Lower Lough Erne to create suitable breeding conditions.
07/12/2019
New CEO for The Wildlife Trusts
Craig Bennett, one of the UK's leading environmental campaigners, will take up the position in 2020.
06/12/2019
Shooting estate loses licence after spate of illegal killings
Three Hen Harriers and a Short-eared Owl were among the birds unlawfully eradicated at Leadhills Estate.
05/12/2019
Study suggests increase in Scotland's breeding birds
The figures released by Scottish Natural Heritage are based on data from 1994-2018.
04/12/2019
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