Ornithology
Genetics and upbringing shape Pied Flycatcher's winter journeys
A continent-wide tracking study has examined the migration routes and wintering ranges of Pied Flycatchers.
09/07/2026
Migration
The journeys undertaken by birds between their summer breeding grounds and wintering quarters are often impressive, but they are also fraught with danger. Find out more about these amazing and awe-inspiring movements.
Britain & Ireland
The recent rise of Caspian Tern in Britain
Always a species to get the pulse racing, Caspian Tern has been seen with greater frequency in Britain in recent years. But what is driving...
25/06/2026
Ornithology
Migrating Eurasian Hobbies recorded hunting bats at Greek wetland
Researchers in Greece have documented an unusual feeding strategy in migrating Eurasian Hobbies, with several birds observed hunting bats...
24/06/2026
Ornithology
Tracking study reveals remarkable migration of European Roller
New tracking work is shedding light on the extraordinary migrations of European Rollers and the international co-operation needed to...
11/06/2026
Ornithology
Moonlight governs energy balance and life cycle of nocturnal birds
New research shows that the lunar cycle not only affects activity in nocturnal birds but also shapes their energy balance, behaviour and...
04/06/2026
Britain & Ireland
Patch gold: a broad-billed county first
Chris Turner and Dave Harris were checking their local Surrey reservoir on a sweltering bank holiday Monday when an incredible wader...
29/05/2026
Britain & Ireland
Rarity finders: Ross's Gull in Essex
Paul Wood was doing the patch rounds when he discovered an extraordinary first for Essex in the shape of a beautiful visitor from the...
12/05/2026
Britain & Ireland
Patch gold: spring purple patch at Walmsley Sanctuary
Bob Bosisto reflects on an exceptional spell of spring birding at his Cornish patch, where a run of rare and scarce species lit up the...
08/05/2026
Rare birds
Patch gold: city-park Woodchat Shrike
Jon Greep recounts a truly remarkable discovery at Liverpool's Newsham Park in late April 2026.
07/05/2026
Rare birds
Autumn rarity-hunting: 15 of the best finds, from Scilly to Shetland
From Cape May Warblers and Cedar Waxwings, to Thick-billed Warblers and Taiga Flycatchers, we remember some epic rarity finds down the...
27/04/2026
Rare birds
Rarity finders: White-winged Lark in France
When Thomas Blanchon headed out for a routine evening birding session in the Camargue, he could hardly have expected to discover a new bird...
24/04/2026
Britain & Ireland
Making sense of the 2025-26 Taiga Bean Goose influx
A widespread arrival of Taiga Bean Geese to Britain and Ireland during winter 2025-26 stood out as both remarkable and difficult to...
18/04/2026
