Review of the Week: 8-14 April 2024
A fantastic early fall of Golden Orioles added some Mediterranean colour to an exciting week of spring migration, reports Sam Viles.
15/04/2024
Articles
A range of authoritative information and comment from some of birding's best known experts on identification, conservation, wildlife photography, garden birding, taxonomy and more. Brush up your birding skills, read fascinating species profiles or plan your next birding trip. You can also read our Review of the Week and find out who won Photo of the Week.
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 8-14 April 2024
A sprinting Kentish Plover is the subject of this week's top shot.
15/04/2024
Ornithology
First Night Parrot genome sequenced
The genetic information could help conserve the recently rediscovered Australian parrot.
14/04/2024
Advice
Making the most of the BirdGuides app on iOS
A step-by-step guide for the BirdGuides app on Apple devices – Britain's leading app for bird news.
13/04/2024
Comment
Lucy McRobert: mimics
Mimicry is commonly encountered in the bird world, but sometimes humans exhibit such behaviours too, writes our columnist.
11/04/2024
Ornithology
Grey plumage in Tawny Owl linked to survival functions in cold environments
Researchers have demonstrated a link between grey plumage in Tawny Owls and survival in cold climates.
10/04/2024
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 2-7 April 2024
There was an excellent arrival of spring migrants in the southern half of the country, while a Dark-eyed Junco turned up in a Dorset...
08/04/2024
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 2-7 April 2024
Martin Abbess wins this week's award with his gorgeous Brambling photo.
08/04/2024
Ornithology
Landmark study gives major shake-up to evolutionary history of birds
The decade-long research integrated genomic data from more than 360 species, with information from nearly 200 fossils.
07/04/2024
Conservation
Rabbits linked to mysterious Lesser Kestrel decline
Despite conservation efforts, numbers of the raptor continue to fall. Researchers believe it may be down to prey and nest site availability.
04/04/2024
Ornithology
Research shows migrating storks learn by experience
A team of academics from Wyoming have demonstrated that the birds use knowledge from previous journeys to perform more efficient migrations.
03/04/2024
Review of the Week
Review of the Week: 25 March-1 April 2024
A selection of rare wildfowl made the headlines as summer migrants continued to arrive. Sam Viles reports.
02/04/2024
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: 25 March-1 April 2024
Paul Bateson's minimalistic take on a Red Grouse wins this week's award.
02/04/2024
Latest Rarities
|
16/04/2024 10:16 |
Ferruginous Duck
Northamptonshire Details |
|
16/04/2024 09:54 |
Green-winged Teal
West Sussex Details |
|
16/04/2024 09:30 |
Glossy Ibis
Somerset Details |
|
16/04/2024 09:24 |
Bonaparte's Gull
Lincolnshire Details |
|
16/04/2024 09:21 |
Western Subalpine Warbler
Dorset Details |
* Bird News Pro and Bird News Ultimate subscribers receive full sighting details.
