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A Spoon-billed Sandpiper, one of the world's most threatened birds, has been seen recently in India:
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Spoon-billed Sandpiper seen in India
India's third record of the Critically Endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper occurred in West Bengal in March 2026.
https://bit.ly/4sRv0DM
about 8 hours ago
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Farming flood-tolerant crops on wet peat soils could help support richer bird communities while reducing carbon emissions, according to new research:
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Wetland farming could boost birdlife on peatlands, study finds
New research suggests that farming wetland-adapted crops on peat soils could benefit birdlife while reducing carbon emissions from drained peatlands.
https://bit.ly/41QKQSW
about 11 hours ago
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The RSPB has today issued updated guidance on feeding garden birds, urging the public to adopt seasonal and hygiene-based measures to reduce the spread of disease:
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RSPB calls for changes to garden bird feeding
The RSPB is calling for changes to how people feed garden birds, including a seasonal pause on seed feeding, following evidence linking feeders to the spread of disease.
https://bit.ly/48j44o0
about 14 hours ago
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The latest Breeding Bird Survey has revealed surprising results, including a worrying long-term decline in Collared Dove:
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Breeding Bird Survey 2025: record coverage but alarming declines
The latest Breeding Bird Survey results show mixed fortunes for the UK's birds, with Collared Dove among the most notable losers.
https://bit.ly/4vlfWzL
about 17 hours ago
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An unusual mixed pairing of Pied Crow and Raven has been observed attempting to breed on the Moroccan side of the Strait of Gibraltar this year:
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Mixed Pied Crow-Raven pair attempts to nest in Morocco
A mixed pair consisting of Pied Crow and Raven has attempted to breed in northern Morocco, fuelling speculation about the African species' spread towards Europe.
https://bit.ly/4vv5INs
about 20 hours ago
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Learn all about the resourceful, resilient, vocal and bold Marsh Tit and Willow Tit. Buy yours from the BirdGuides Bookshop: https://bit.ly/450KqLW
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about 22 hours ago
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Review of the Week: 31 March-6 April 2026 A Cornish Killdeer was a star turn of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, as summer migrants began to return en masse. Sam Viles reports:
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Review of the Week: 30 March-6 April 2026
A Cornish Killdeer was a star turn of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, as summer migrants began to return en masse. Sam Viles reports.
https://bit.ly/4cvyvK0
1 day ago
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Will Bowell's magnificent Glossy Ibis image wins Photo of the Week:
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Photo of the Week: 30 March-6 April 2026
Will Bowell's magnificent Glossy Ibis photo is BirdGuides Photo of the Week for 30 March-6 April 2026.
https://bit.ly/3O3BGzu
1 day ago
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A routine visit to Ogmore Estuary turned into a magical day for Ben Bowen when he discovered a flock of five American Wigeon on Easter Sunday:
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Finding a flock of American Wigeon in Wales
A routine visit to Ogmore Estuary turned into a magical day for Ben Bowen when he discovered a flock of five American Wigeon on Easter Sunday.
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A new wildlife camera focusing on breeding Eurasian Spoonbills has been launched at Holkham NNR in Norfolk:
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Spoonbill live-stream launched at Holkham
A new live-streaming camera at Holkham NNR, Norfolk, will offer round-the-clock views of breeding Eurasian Spoonbills and other wetland species.
https://bit.ly/41TaoyV
1 day ago
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Efforts to study and protect the threatened White-bellied Heron are continuing in Myanmar, despite ongoing instability that has disrupted conservation work across the country:
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Fieldwork continues for threatened heron despite Myanmar unrest
Local conservationists in Myanmar are continuing vital research on White-billed Heron despite ongoing political instability and logistical challenges.
https://bit.ly/48eYToX
2 days ago
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Universally recognised as by far the most authoritative work ever published on the subject of the birds of Africa. Get yours in the BirdGuides Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4uqPi8m
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2 days ago
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A new seasonal byelaw prohibiting campfires and barbecues has come into force across the Cairngorms NP:
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Campfires and barbecues banned in Cairngorms
A seasonal ban on campfires and barbecues has come into force in the Cairngorms National Park to reduce the growing risk of wildfires.
https://bit.ly/4v2ELjN
2 days ago
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Farming flood-tolerant crops on wet peat soils could help support richer bird communities while reducing carbon emissions, according to new research by the RSPB and the University of Cambridge:
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Wetland farming could boost birdlife on peatlands, study finds
New research suggests that farming wetland-adapted crops on peat soils could benefit birdlife while reducing carbon emissions from drained peatlands.
https://bit.ly/41QKQSW
3 days ago
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An unusual mixed pairing of Pied Crow and Raven has been observed attempting to breed on the Moroccan side of the Strait of Gibraltar this year:
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Mixed Pied Crow-Raven pair attempts to nest in Morocco
A mixed pair consisting of Pied Crow and Raven has attempted to breed in northern Morocco, fuelling speculation about the African species' spread towards Europe.
https://bit.ly/4vv5INs
3 days ago
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A Spoon-billed Sandpiper, one of the world's most threatened birds, has been seen recently in India:
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Spoon-billed Sandpiper seen in India
India's third record of the Critically Endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper occurred in West Bengal in March 2026.
https://bit.ly/4sRv0DM
3 days ago
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3 days ago
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The WWT has secured more than £548,000 for a major wetland creation and restoration project in South Wales:
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Major wetland-restoration project launched at Llanelli
A major new wetland restoration project in south Wales will create and connect habitats for birds and wildlife, supported by £500,000 in funding.
https://bit.ly/4v342dL
3 days ago
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Review of the Week: 31 March-6 April 2026 A Cornish Killdeer was a star turn of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, as summer migrants began to return en masse. Sam Viles reports:
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Review of the Week: 30 March-6 April 2026
A Cornish Killdeer was a star turn of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, as summer migrants began to return en masse. Sam Viles reports.
https://bit.ly/4cvyvK0
3 days ago
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Will Bowell's magnificent Glossy Ibis image wins Photo of the Week:
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Photo of the Week: 30 March-6 April 2026
Will Bowell's magnificent Glossy Ibis photo is BirdGuides Photo of the Week for 30 March-6 April 2026.
https://bit.ly/3O3BGzu
4 days ago
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Efforts to study and protect the threatened White-bellied Heron are continuing in Myanmar, despite ongoing instability that has disrupted conservation work across the country:
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Fieldwork continues for threatened heron despite Myanmar unrest
Local conservationists in Myanmar are continuing vital research on White-billed Heron despite ongoing political instability and logistical challenges.
https://bit.ly/48eYToX
4 days ago
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A major step forward for seabird conservation has been agreed following the formal recognition of Marine Flyways at the latest meeting of the Convention on Migratory Species in Brazil:
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Marine Flyways formally recognised in global conservation breakthrough
Governments have formally recognised Marine Flyways for the first time, creating a new global framework for seabird conservation.
https://bit.ly/4sqL8uZ
4 days ago
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Don't miss the magic this spring. Join BirdGuides now: https://bit.ly/3WAZgEe
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4 days ago
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A BTO-tagged Common Cuckoo has smashed records by crossing the Sahara in record time and arriving in Europe at the earliest date:
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Earliest-ever arrival of BTO-tagged cuckoo in Europe
The bird, nicknamed Ashok, arrived in Spain on 25 March.
https://bit.ly/41D2vxp
4 days ago
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Promised little, delivered less With the Labour government delivering little when it comes to green policies, Mark Avery how many voters are going to switch allegiances before the next general election:
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Mark Avery: promised little, delivered less
With the Labour government delivering little when it comes to green policies, Mark Avery how many voters are going to switch allegiances before the next general election.
https://bit.ly/4sMnqKw
4 days ago
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A new seasonal byelaw prohibiting campfires and barbecues has come into force across the Cairngorms NP:
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Campfires and barbecues banned in Cairngorms
A seasonal ban on campfires and barbecues has come into force in the Cairngorms National Park to reduce the growing risk of wildfires.
https://bit.ly/4v2ELjN
5 days ago
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A Spoon-billed Sandpiper, one of the world's most threatened birds, has been seen recently in India:
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Spoon-billed Sandpiper seen in India
India's third record of the Critically Endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper occurred in West Bengal in March 2026.
https://bit.ly/4sRv0DM
5 days ago
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The RSPB has urged the public to take simple steps to protect ground-nesting birds during the spring and summer breeding season, as increased recreational activity risks disturbing vulnerable species:
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RSPB urges public to give ground-nesting birds space this spring
The charity has asked people to give birds space this spring and summer, as increased outdoor activity risks disturbing vulnerable ground-nesting species.
https://bit.ly/4cgFSoG
5 days ago
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Pre-order two highly anticipated titles to enhance the enjoyment of your birding this spring. Explore the newest releases: https://bit.ly/3MXl77Q
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5 days ago
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We're looking for new contributors for Birdwatch and BirdGuides. Interested in birds, birding or ornithology and want to write for us about something you're particularly passionate about? We'd love to hear from you! www.birdguides.com/contact
5 days ago
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A new paper has revealed a multi-person technique that allows nocturnally migrating birds to be detected and identified:
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Study unveils new method of identifying nocturnally migrating birds
A new study has demonstrated a technique combining thermal imaging and high-speed photography that enables researchers to detect and identify individual birds migrating at night.
https://bit.ly/3NWo4WD
5 days ago
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The WWT has secured more than £548,000 for a major wetland creation and restoration project in South Wales:
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Major wetland-restoration project launched at Llanelli
A major new wetland restoration project in south Wales will create and connect habitats for birds and wildlife, supported by £500,000 in funding.
https://bit.ly/4v342dL
6 days ago
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A major step forward for seabird conservation has been agreed following the formal recognition of Marine Flyways at the latest meeting of the Convention on Migratory Species in Brazil:
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Marine Flyways formally recognised in global conservation breakthrough
Governments have formally recognised Marine Flyways for the first time, creating a new global framework for seabird conservation.
https://bit.ly/4sqL8uZ
6 days ago
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A Pine Marten has been captured on camera in Cornwall – representing the first documented sighting of the mustelid in the county for 100 years:
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Pine Marten recorded in Cornwall for first time in a century
An individual was caught on a camera trap near Truro, raising hopes that the species could be re-establishing in the South-West.
https://bit.ly/4dmmIyO
6 days ago
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We depart to East Yorkshire soon! The clock is ticking for you to secure your spot on an exciting birding tour in East Yorkshire this spring. Register now: https://bit.ly/4rqzbVo
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6 days ago
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Review of the Week: 23-29 March 2026 An inland Leach's Storm Petrel, an off-limits Woodchat Shrike and a singing Iberian Chiffchaff were the stars of late March 2026, as Sam Viles reports:
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Review of the Week: 23-29 March 2026
An inland Leach's Storm Petrel, an off-limits Woodchat Shrike and a singing Iberian Chiffchaff were the stars of late March 2026, as Sam Viles reports in the BirdGuides Review of the Week.
https://bit.ly/4rYbO5P
6 days ago
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Costa Rica is one of the best birding destinations in the world, with huge species diversity and impressive infrastructure, as Keith Betton explains:
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Birding around the world: Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the best birdwatching destinations in the world, with huge species diversity and impressive infrastructure, as Keith Betton explains.
https://bit.ly/3QdsqsY
6 days ago
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Promised little, delivered less With the Labour government delivering little when it comes to green policies, Mark Avery how many voters are going to switch allegiances before the next general election:
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Mark Avery: promised little, delivered less
With the Labour government delivering little when it comes to green policies, Mark Avery how many voters are going to switch allegiances before the next general election.
https://bit.ly/4sMnqKw
7 days ago
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The RSPB has urged the public to take simple steps to protect ground-nesting birds during the spring and summer breeding season, as increased recreational activity risks disturbing vulnerable species:
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RSPB urges public to give ground-nesting birds space this spring
The charity has asked people to give birds space this spring and summer, as increased outdoor activity risks disturbing vulnerable ground-nesting species.
https://bit.ly/4cgFSoG
7 days ago
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A BTO-tagged Common Cuckoo has smashed records by crossing the Sahara in record time and arriving in Europe at the earliest date:
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Earliest-ever arrival of BTO-tagged cuckoo in Europe
The bird, nicknamed Ashok, arrived in Spain on 25 March.
https://bit.ly/41D2vxp
7 days ago
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What might we see on our Fens in spring tour? Join us from 18-22 May 2026 birding in the Fens before it's too late! Book here: https://bit.ly/4cFpBdK
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7 days ago
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Kasia Bukowska's amazing Great Crested Grebe image is this week's Photo of the Week winner:
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Photo of the Week: 23-29 March 2026
Kasia Bukowska's amazing Great Crested Grebe photo is this week's winner.
https://bit.ly/3O9A9b1
7 days ago
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A new paper has revealed a multi-person technique that allows nocturnally migrating birds to be detected and identified:
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Study unveils new method of identifying nocturnally migrating birds
A new study has demonstrated a technique combining thermal imaging and high-speed photography that enables researchers to detect and identify individual birds migrating at night.
https://bit.ly/3NWo4WD
7 days ago
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The WWT has secured more than £548,000 for a major wetland creation and restoration project in South Wales:
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Major wetland-restoration project launched at Llanelli
A major new wetland restoration project in south Wales will create and connect habitats for birds and wildlife, supported by £500,000 in funding.
https://bit.ly/4v342dL
8 days ago
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A Pine Marten has been captured on camera in Cornwall – representing the first documented sighting of the mustelid in the county for 100 years:
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Pine Marten recorded in Cornwall for first time in a century
An individual was caught on a camera trap near Truro, raising hopes that the species could be re-establishing in the South-West.
https://bit.ly/4dmmIyO
8 days ago
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The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust have announced a major boost to The Rothbury Estate appeal, with £5 million awarded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund:
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Huge lottery grant awarded to Rothbury Estate appeal
A big injection of National Lottery funding marks a significant moment in efforts to raise £30 million to secure the purchase of the entire 3,800-ha Rothbury Estate in Northumberland
https://bit.ly/4buMq2K
8 days ago
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BirdGuides alerts you to what’s being seen — when it matters. Make the most of spring migration with BirdGuides. Join today: https://bit.ly/3WAZgEe
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8 days ago
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The BOURC has announced its latest decisions on changes to the British list, with the most notable outcome being the rejection of Pied Crow as a new addition:
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Pied Crow excluded from British list due to concerns over ship assistance
The British Ornithologists' Union Records Committee has ruled that a widely observed Pied Crow will not be added to the British list, citing concerns over its origin and means of arrival.
https://bit.ly/4lUkOHC
8 days ago
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A major new conservation project in Wales will investigate whether the endangered Large Heath can serve as an indicator of peatland health and the impacts of climate change:
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Survey aims to map endangered butterfly across Welsh bogs
A two-year study across Wales will assess whether the endangered Large Heath butterfly can act as an indicator of peatland health and climate-change impacts.
https://bit.ly/3Np5ruk
8 days ago
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