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How to protect bird nests: if you love them, leave them alone
This article is part of our Spring Alive program designed to inspire and educate children across Africa and Eurasia about the wonders of nature and…
The long-lost black-browed babbler was rediscovered in Borneo
A bird known only from one specimen collected between 1843 and 1848 was rediscovered in the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo.
In October 2020,…
Holkham’s legendary poplars were awarded the contract
The new biodiversity and conservation project, led by the Holkham Forestry and Conservation teams, will allow local wildlife and natural habitats to thrive…
The EU and the UK have agreed to keep working together. What’s in it for nature?
1,246 pages and a date to remember: 24 December. No, not Christmas eve. It was the day the EU and the UK finally decided to stick to a Trade and…
Bahama Oriole population much larger than previously thought
On a low-lying island in the Caribbean, the future of the critically endangered Bahama Oriole was just getting brighter. A new study by researchers from…
A rare bird find does not lead to another
One of the most widely held and colorfully named beliefs in bird watching, the Patagonia Picnic Table Effect, is more of a funny myth than a true phenomenon,…
Missing bird rediscovered in Borneo’s rainforest for 172 years
Mr. Muhammad Suranto and Mr. Muhammad Rizky Fauzan, both native to the Indonesian province of South Kalimantan, were collecting forest products in…
The allegation of assault rattles the bird watching community
Content Warning: This article is about rape and may not be suitable for all readers.
The allegation of rape by a prominent American male bird watcher…
Wildlife charities are calling for a new vision after Forestry England replanted conifers in…
Wildlife charities are calling for a new vision after Forestry England replanted conifers in precious heathland.
RSPB, Dorset Wildlife Trust, Plant,…
Studies suggest that some birds show awareness
Two studies published in the journal Science last September address the centuries-old mystery of why some birds have comparable cognitive abilities…