Review: The Great Auk This is an illuminating, gripping and at times harrowing read by a man who knows a thing or two about the auk family, says Josh Jones: https://bit.ly/3KyNbMW

Rarity finders: Eastern Bonelli's Warbler in Shetland A quiet garden on Unst produced a dazzling surprise for Tony Davison and his crew – a mega warbler, confidently identified after the crucial call was heard:

For the first time in more than a century, a pair of White-tailed Eagles has successfully bred in the wild in Spain, under a reintroduction scheme that has provoked controversy among naturalists in the country:

A White Stork found in western Scotland has been confirmed as a bird born in Sweden:

Review of the Week: 15-21 September 2025 Autumn cranked up a gear during a period that produced a mainland Pechora Pipit, a stunning count of Madeiran Storm Petrels, Swainson's Thrush and Lesser Kestrel in the Outer Hebrides and a Grey Phalarope influx:

A beautiful Sabine's Gull was the top choice in Monday's accomplished Photo of the Week collection:

A new study has revealed how melanin affects the weight of feathers, raising questions regarding the implications of colour for birds:

The first natural hybrid between two jay species whose ranges were once geographically distinct – the tropical Green Jay and the temperate Blue Jay – has been documented in the USA:

The inaugural Global Mammal Big Day is set to take place on 5 October 2025:

Birding has seen a huge rise in popularity over the last decade as it has become one of the fastest-growing forms of ecotourism. However, research has shown that not all countries are benefitting from this boom:

October's Birdwatch is out! It's a bumper one as we celebrate our 400th issue. It's packed full of great content, including a Red-flanked Bluetail profile, Scilly's golden years, the history of bird news, birding Skokholm, east-coast falls and much more:

Starlings: The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird is described as ‘a powerful story of the perils of messing with the ecosystem, however small and well-intentioned the original action might be.’ Buy yours: https://bit.ly/4lR7CSj #birdguides #books #birding #birdwatch

A White Stork found in western Scotland has been confirmed as a bird born in Sweden:

Kent Wildlife Trust has launched an appeal to raise £3 million to restore habitats and halt species decline across the county, with more than 200 species under threat:

Meet the BirdGuides sightings team Get to know the birders behind Britain's number one birding news service. In this fifth edition of the series, we speak to Dan Owen:

Review of the Week: 15-21 September 2025 Autumn cranked up a gear during a period that produced a mainland Pechora Pipit, a stunning count of Madeiran Storm Petrels, Swainson's Thrush and Lesser Kestrel in the Outer Hebrides and a Grey Phalarope influx:

A beautiful Sabine's Gull is the top choice in this Monday's accomplished Photo of the Week collection:

The inaugural Global Mammal Big Day is set to take place on 5 October 2025:

A major influx of Curlew Sandpiper has taken place across Britain and Ireland during September 2025, with the arrival considered the most significant for many years:

Eurasian Scops Owl has bred in Poland for the first time, with a pair nesting in Upper Silesia this summer:

Review of the Week: 8-14 September 2025 An arrival of Nearctic waders was overshadowed by Ireland's first Terek Sandpiper since 2016, as Glossy Ibises continued to arrive across a windy Britain and Ireland:

Noticing simple aspects of nature such as birdsong can provide measurable benefits to wellbeing, according to new research:

Kent Wildlife Trust has launched an appeal to raise £3 million to restore habitats and halt species decline across the county, with more than 200 species under threat:

October's Birdwatch is out! It's a bumper one as we celebrate our 400th issue. It's packed full of great content, including a Red-flanked Bluetail profile, Scilly's golden years, the history of bird news, birding Skokholm, east-coast falls and much more:

Kite APC 60 ED Stabilized Telescope review Placing an emphasis on going 'tripod free', Kite Optics has launched the world's first image-stabilised handheld telescope. Mike Alibone assesses the performance of this unique piece of optical equipment: https://bit.ly/465EWR9

Birding has seen a huge rise in popularity over the last decade as it has become one of the fastest-growing forms of ecotourism. However, research has shown that not all countries are benefitting from this boom:

Meet the BirdGuides sightings team Get to know the birders behind Britain's number one birding news service. In this fifth edition of the series, we speak to the legendary Dan Owen:

A major influx of Curlew Sandpiper has taken place across Britain and Ireland during September 2025, with the arrival considered the most significant for many years:

The Critically Endangered 'Cantabrian Capercaillie' has shown its first signs of recovery, according to new figures:

If you’re looking for something other than an identification guide, then How Birds Evolve is a great book to pick up. You can buy this illuminating book from the BirdGuides Bookshop, here: https://bit.ly/4oR5GMA #birdguides #books #birdbooks #birding #birdwatch

An outstanding Wryneck portrait was Monday's Photo of the Week:

Making memories Birding isn't only about the birds, as David Campbell points out – it's about the many people and experiences you encounter on the way, too:

Noticing simple aspects of nature such as birdsong can provide measurable benefits to wellbeing, according to new research:

October's Birdwatch is out! It's a bumper one as we celebrate our 400th issue. It's packed full of great content, including a Red-flanked Bluetail profile, Scilly's golden years, the history of bird news, birding Skokholm, east-coast falls and much more:

The UK's leading insect-conservation charities have issued a united declaration on insect declines, calling for urgent, co-ordinated action:

The results of the 2025 Big Butterfly Count have been revealed, with the numbers a vast improvement on 2024's record lows:

Kite APC 60 ED Stabilized Telescope review Placing an emphasis on going 'tripod free', Kite Optics has launched the world's first image-stabilised handheld telescope. Mike Alibone assesses the performance of this unique piece of optical equipment: https://bit.ly/465EWR9

Birding has seen a huge rise in popularity over the last decade as it has become one of the fastest-growing forms of ecotourism. However, research has shown that not all countries are benefitting from this boom:

The Critically Endangered 'Cantabrian Capercaillie' has shown its first signs of recovery, according to new figures:

Eurasian Scops Owl has bred in Poland for the first time, with a pair nesting in Upper Silesia this summer:

We’re into the peak weeks of autumn and you may find yourself travelling the UK on the hunt for exciting birds. Take a look at the Where to Watch series here: https://bit.ly/46RO907 #birdguides #books #birdbooks #birding #birdwatch

Review of the Week: 8-14 September 2025 An arrival of Nearctic waders was overshadowed by Ireland's first Terek Sandpiper since 2016, as Glossy Ibises continued to arrive across a windy Britain and Ireland:

An outstanding Wryneck portrait was Monday's Photo of the Week:

Making memories Birding isn't only about the birds, as David Campbell points out – it's about the many people and experiences you encounter on the way, too:

The UK's leading insect-conservation charities have issued a united declaration on insect declines, calling for urgent, co-ordinated action:

Wildlife artist Richard Allen will host his second exhibition later this month:

A new study warns that Macaronesia has suffered heavy biodiversity losses, revealing each extinct species including 27 birds:

The mysterious Jerdon's Courser has been rediscovered outside its known range for the first time in more than a century:

Editor of Birdwatch, Josh Jones, describes The Great Auk as ‘illuminating, gripping and at times harrowing’.  An excellent read to pick up from the BirdGuides Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4lzSFE3 #birdguides #books #birdbooks #birding #birdwatch

Eurasian Scops Owl has bred in Poland for the first time, with a pair nesting in Upper Silesia this summer: