Extinct bullfinch species discovered in the Azores
An international team of scientists has discovered the bones of a now-extinct bullfinch species in the Azores.
An international team of scientists has discovered the bones of a now-extinct bullfinch species in the Azores.
Josh Jones' July visit to Terceira highlighted why it is never safe to rest on your laurels while birding in the Azores, even in the middle of summer.
Dominic Mitchell looks back over 20 years of trips and tours to the Atlantic outpost of the Azores, and some of the many personal highlights.
Famed for its autumn vagrants, the Azores also have a lot to offer in the winter months.
The Azores has become famous for its rarities in autumn, yet has potential for more discovery, says long-time devotee Dominic Mitchell.
Seasonal firsts appeared this week, including Nearctic passerines, Yellow-browed Warblers and a Red-flanked Bluetail. Further afield, the Azores netted a regional first and Iceland enjoyed a bumper run of vagrants.
The exceptional autumn for American vagrants continued, with big influxes of Red-eyed Vireo and White-rumped Sandpiper in addition to several megas, as the Azores produced yet another first for the Western Palearctic. Josh Jones rounds up the action.
Blue Rock Thrush, Short-toed Treecreeper and American Black Tern were just some of this week's many domestic highlights. Further afield, the Azores' autumn also kicked off in a big way. Josh Jones rounds up the action.
An exciting week across Britain and Ireland produced vagrants from all points of the compass, including another Irish first, as well as influxes of Waxwing and Rough-legged Buzzard. Meanwhile, the Azores' exceptional autumn continued. Josh Jones reports.
A week that promised much ultimately delivered a new species for Britain, followed by a national second just 24 hours later. Meanwhile, the Azores kicked into life as ex-Hurricane Michael passed to the north. Josh Jones reports.