The Dutch Spectacled Eider has died in care, it has been announced. The news comes soon after plans were announced to release it back into the wild following its rehabilitation at Vogelopvang De Wulp.

Research in Italian cities shows that non-native parrot species occupy ecological roles absent from native urban bird communities, rather than simply overtaking them.

The Bank of England has announced that British wildlife will feature on the next generation of banknotes, replacing historical figures and highlighting the country's natural heritage.

Increasing numbers of breeding seabirds on Northumberland's Coquet Island are giving renewed optimism following the devastating impact of avian influenza in 2022.

The public has been advised not to leave pet hair out for nest-building birds in case they come into contact with chemicals found in anti-parasite medicine. The request comes after a recently ...

An additional £20,000 has been allocated for Greylag Goose culls in Uist amid ongoing tensions between crofting interests and the conservation value of Scotland's machair.

David Campbell has joined Birdwatch on a full-time basis to become the magazine's new Editor. David has a long association with BirdGuides and Birdwatch, having first worked with the sightings team in ...

Tracey Jolliffe wins BirdGuides Photo of the Week for 9-15 March 2026 with a delightful image of a hovering Common Kestrel taken on the Isle of Wight.

What happens when a rare bird lands in the wrong garden? David Campbell explores how a moment of tension became a lesson in understanding.

A Tengmalm's Owl caused a stir in Shetland, while an Oriental Turtle Dove was discovered in Northern Ireland. Miles Cluff reports.

After almost two decades of decline, Europe's only regular wintering flock of Ring-billed Gull has shown a welcome recovery in numbers this winter. During February up to 21 individuals were noted at ...

Large Tortoiseshell has been confirmed as a resident species in Britain, ending decades in which the butterfly was considered extinct and raising the total number of native butterflies to 60.