Rarity finders: Little Crake in Surrey
Dedicated patch work paid off for Ed Sames in stunning fashion when he discovered an ultra-rare crake last seen in the county 164 years previously.
25/04/2024
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.
Dedicated patch work paid off for Ed Sames in stunning fashion when he discovered an ultra-rare crake last seen in the county 164 years previously.
25/04/2024
A surprising number of African birds have appeared in Spain and Portugal in recent decades, several of which have established breeding...
24/04/2024
A step-by-step guide for using the BirdGuides app on Android devices – Britain's leading app for bird news.
23/04/2024
A showy Marsh Sandpiper in Hampshire was among the star finds in what proved to be a chilly few April days.
22/04/2024
A stunning capture of an Alpine Swift by Paul Roberts is this week's top shot.
22/04/2024
A wing flutter at the nest entrance demonstrates complex cognitive skills in Japanese Tit.
21/04/2024
The recent return of the inland-nesting subspecies of Great Cormorant to France might be preventing coastal populations from expanding.
18/04/2024
Whether you're new to birding or experienced birder, these apps are worth downloading.
17/04/2024
Bob Flood summarises the occurrence of this intriguing taxon in the East Atlantic and suggests that it may be visiting WP waters.
17/04/2024
A fantastic early fall of Golden Orioles added some Mediterranean colour to an exciting week of spring migration, reports Sam Viles.
15/04/2024
A sprinting Kentish Plover is the subject of this week's top shot.
15/04/2024
The genetic information could help conserve the recently rediscovered Australian parrot.
14/04/2024
A step-by-step guide for the BirdGuides app on Apple devices – Britain's leading app for bird news.
13/04/2024