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Cream-coloured Courser found breeding further north than ever before

Aridification in Türkiye has resulted in the desert wader spreading further north and west.

18/04/2024

New Forest Woodlark survey underway

The census, arranged by the Hampshire Ornithological Society, runs until the end of May.

17/04/2024

Raven shot in Cheshire

The corvid was taken into care after being peppered with shot.

17/04/2024

BirdGuides launches Ultimate PLUS membership

Our most comprehensive bird news membership tier is now available.

16/04/2024

Laughing Dove breeds in Greece for first time

Laughing Dove could be taking a step towards colonising south-east Europe, with two pairs found in a village in Greece.

16/04/2024

Humans 'at risk' as bird flu spreads

The head of the World Organisation for Animal Health commented on the 'worrying' developments.

15/04/2024

Fundraiser for Yorkshire raptor rescuer nears target

Mark Pearson is running a half marathon for Jean Thorpe Wildlife Rescue.

14/04/2024

Latvian nest-cam season underway

A range of rare breeding birds in the Baltic nation can be seen via livestreams.

13/04/2024

Goshawk shot dead in Forest of Dean

The raptor was killed in the forest at the end of February, police confirmed.

13/04/2024

Sussex Ornithological Society launches Corn Bunting survey

The charity is appealing for volunteers to get involved in the 2024 census.

12/04/2024

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2024 results published

Hundreds of thousands of people took part in the annual citizen science survey earlier this year, revealing a new 'top five' garden birds.

12/04/2024

Touring exhibition for Northumberland lynx reintroduction scheme

Members of the public are being invited to the exhibition which takes place this month.

11/04/2024

Last English south-coast Puffins on the brink

The tiny population in Dorset has failed to raise any young during the last decade, heightening concerns over the future of the species in...