White-bellied Heron continues to decline
Increasing disturbance at one of its final remaining strongholds is pushing one of the world's rarest birds to the brink of extinction.
30/01/2019
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'Oiled' gulls make full recovery
Nine gulls covered in cooking oil have been sufficiently rehabilitated to be released back into the wild.
28/01/2019
Santa Cruz Ground Doves born in captivity for first time
Four chicks of this Endangered species successfully hatched in an aviary in Singapore.
27/01/2019
Moorhen stoned to death
The bird died as a result of its injuries after a group of people threw rocks at it.
26/01/2019
Isle of Man Bird Race record broken
A new record number of species were recorded during the annual bird race on the island.
26/01/2019
EC to take Spain to court
The European Commission has announced that it will refer Spain to the European Court of Justice over its failure to protect Doñana NP.
25/01/2019
RSPB alerted following Little Egret deaths
It’s thought the birds were targeted with catapults, after their bodies were found by local residents.
25/01/2019
'Land sparing' could rejuvenate farmland bird populations
A study has found that the practice of setting aside of land for biodiversity conservation could revitalise certain British species.
24/01/2019
The February issue of Birdwatch is on sale tomorrow
Africa's best birds, Eurasian Curlews, the top rarities of 2018 and much more!
23/01/2019
Another satellite-tagged Hen Harrier goes missing
Investigations into the sudden disappearance of River, born last summer, have begun
22/01/2019
Norfolk Bird and Wildlife Fair to raise funds for NWT
Norfolk Wildlife Trust has been named as the charity beneficiary of the inaugural Norfolk Bird and Wildlife Fair.
21/01/2019
Palm oil demand pushing pitta to extinction
The last fragments of forest supporting Gurney’s Pitta are being cleared for oil palm plantations.
19/01/2019
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