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Bird & Birdwatching News Live Fast, Die Young? - Fat Birder
‘Travel far, breed hard, die young’ – while this might sound like a hedonistic rock-and-roll lifestyle, a new study by researchers at the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), with collaborators in Iceland and Spain, reveals this is how Short-eared Owls live their lives. Describing the incredible and surprising movements of Short-eared Owls across Europe and south […]
Bird & Birdwatching News The 2023 Red List update reveals hope for birds in crisis - Fat Birder
Palm Cockatoo © Shutterstock/Prabodha D Herath As the world teeters on the precipice of environmental devastation, BirdLife’s contribution to the 2023 IUCN Red List provides a stark reminder that we are losing birds at an unprecedented rate. However, the impact of local community conservation provides seeds of hope that we can save nature before it is too late. […]
Bird & Birdwatching News The rebirth of the Doñana - Fat Birder
The important bird habitat might be saved with the new agreement to protect the wetland On their long-striving strolls through the wide wetlands of the Doñana, the flamingos can hopefully take their bath in peace again. The Spanish and Andalucian governments finally came to terms and signed a joint agreement to abolish destructive agriculture methods, […]
Bird & Birdwatching News New records chart remarkable lives - Fat Birder
In July 1997, a Black Guillemot chick was ringed in Orkney. This bird successfully fledged from its nest and lived for nearly 25 years without being seen again. In May 2022, the bird was recaptured, still in Orkney, making it the oldest-known Black Guillemot in Britain and Ireland! This is one of the new records – […]
Bird & Birdwatching News A Battle to Save Malawi’s Iconic Forest Unfolds - Fat Birder
Malawi has committed itself to restoring a further 4.5 million hectares under the Bonn Challenge and the AFR100 by 2030. Located eight kilometres from Blantyre City in Southern Malawi, Michiru Mountain covers 18 square kilometres. The Michiru Mountain Forest Reserve was established in 1970, covering an area of 3,004 ha. The reserve is home to a […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Report details mixed fortunes for the UK’s rare breeding birds - Fat Birder
The latest report by the Rare Breeding Birds Panel, published today, reveals four species of birds of prey, including Osprey, have reached record totals in the UK, as have several species of rare and colonising heron. However, two species of rare breeding bird failed to breed for the second year in succession. The report, which […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Birds of the Canary Islands - Fat Birder
| Birds of the Canary Islands | By Eduardo García-del-Rey | illustrated by Chris Orgill & Anthony Disley | Christopher Helm | Paperback | February 2018 | 192 Pages | 73 plates with colour illustrations and photos | ISBN: 9781472941558 | £19.99p |
Bird & Birdwatching News Film-maker's Ride Fundraising for Birdwatcher Movie - Fat Birder
In her own words, film-maker Olive Pascha speaks about her upcoming project and how she is raising funds to make it happen… Carrot Cake was born when I went to Lebanon last year. I was participating in a Director’s residency in Beirut and one day we visited Hammana, where a birdwatcher called Chadi Saad took […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Collins Bird Guide - Fat Birder
| Collins Bird Guide - The Most Complete Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe | 2nd Edition | By Lars Svensson, Killian Mullarney & Dan Zetterstrom | HarperCollins | 2010 | 392 pages | 4000+ colour illustrations | 700 colour distribution maps | Paperback | ISBN: 9780007268146 | £19.99p |
Bird & Birdwatching News Avian Flu experts urge beachgoers to report dead birds - Fat Birder
Thousands of threatened seabirds suspected to have died from Avian Influenza are once again washing up on UK beaches. Members of the public are urged to report all dead birds to BirdTrack and to Defra (or DAERA in Northern Ireland) This unprecedented outbreak of Avian Influenza began in 2021 and has had a devastating impact […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Scientists discover why Cuckoos’ clocks can’t adjust to climate change - Fat Birder
Spring is arriving earlier each year but Cuckoos are unable to shift the timings of their annual migration in response. New research by scientists from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) shows that Cuckoos must wait for the arrival of the west African spring rains, the timing of which have remained constant, before they can […]
Bird & Birdwatching News New bird flu wave rips through gull & tern colonies - Fat Birder
The recent spread of Avian Influenza among threatened gulls and terns is gathering pace, say experts from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). At least 10,000 Black-headed Gulls, 4% of the total UK population, are feared to have died since the end of March. Hundreds of Common Terns have also died, with signs of […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Bird City Network Launches... - Fat Birder
…to Expand Bird Conservation Across the Americas More than 200 communities across three countries are working to become healthier for birds and people. American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and Environment for the Americas (EFTA) join forces today to announce the launch of the Bird City Network, a bird conservation program that connects cities across the Americas […]
Bird & Birdwatching News The search is on to find the UK’s most knowledgeable young birders! - Fat Birder
Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder 2022 finalists and assessors © Tim Jones Apply now for this year’s Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder competition, held at Spurn MigFest in East Yorkshire from 8–10 September. The competition is a test of bird knowledge and identification skills. It’s open to all birders aged 16 and under. Are you […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Two Songbirds Recovering - Fat Birder
Signs of hope for two threatened farmland songbirds, major new report reveals Published today, the latest BTO/RSPB/JNCC Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) report shows signs of hope for two iconic birds of UK farmland: Skylark and Corn Bunting. However, the Report also reveals continued declines for other farmland species, including Yellowhammer, Tree Sparrow, Grey Partridge […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Spurn Migration Festival 2023 - Fat Birder
Tickets are on sale now for the landmark 10th Spurn Migration Festival, held at at Spurn Bird Observatory, East Yorkshire, from 8th – 10th September The brainchild of two Spurn stalwarts, Martin Garner and Andy Roadhouse, the festival has become one of the most popular events on the birding calendar. With something for everyone, it […]
Bird & Birdwatching News An Uncertain Future for the Okavango - Fat Birder
Since the drilling started in Namibia in January 2021, ReconAfrica has not found any commercially exploitable oil reserves. However, concerns have been raised with respect to the quality of the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) conducted before undertaking the exploration efforts, with the company also attracting heavy criticism for its failure to implement appropriate impact mitigation measures. […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Habitat is Hope: Why Habitat Is Critical for Bird Conservation - Fat Birder
Habitat loss is the most urgent threat facing birds today. In less than a single human lifetime, 2.9 billion breeding adult birds have been lost from the United States and Canada, across every ecosystem. Learn more about why habitat conservation is so critical to stabilize and maintain bird populations, what ABC is doing to help, […]
Bird & Birdwatching News 73 million birds gone since 1970 - Fat Birder
The UK is home to 73 million fewer birds today than it was in 1970, according to research from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) published today, International Dawn Chorus Day. This staggering number – a decline of almost a third – is almost impossible to comprehend, but many older people will be aware of […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Protecting a seabird haven – from seafloor to sea surface - Fat Birder
Through a huge collaborative effort led by BirdLife International, a major seabird hotspot was discovered in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. Using tracking data from 21 different species from 56 colonies across the North and South Atlantic, BirdLife mapped an area the size of France that is used annually by up to 5 […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Beyond short-term profit – businesses call for a strong Nature Restoration Law - Fat Birder
Over 35 European businesses signed a statement, published early this week, in support of a strong EU Nature Restoration Law with legally-binding targets. It is one more powerful plea in a recent series of growing industry calls to restore natural habitats in the EU and save human livelihoods and economic activities from the dire consequences […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Back from the brink - Fat Birder
Saving a species on the edge of existence can demand imaginative solutions. In the case of Cerulean Flycatcher, an Indonesian island endemic, it involved working with the local community, changing farming practices and getting a Species Champion on board. The population of Cerulean Flycatcher has recently stabilised © Agami Photo Agency/ Shutterstock By Ariana Loehr Header […]
Bird & Birdwatching News How migratory birds connect countries - Fat Birder
With spring migration season in full swing, we talk to João Guilherme, lead author of a study exploring the migratory patterns of birds along the African-Eurasian flyway and how their epic journeys link countries. Header image: Common Swifts have been recorded journeying from West Africa to the UK in just five days © Sokolov Alexey/Shutterstock What […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Mixed Picture for Northern Ireland's Seabirds - Fat Birder
The tenth annual Northern Ireland Seabird Report has been published today by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). It shows very different results for two species classified by the IUCN as Vulnerable at the European level, Fulmar and Kittiwake, as well as reporting concerning information on the breeding success of Common Terns. All but one […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Bird flu report spotlights impact of the disease on UK wild birds - Fat Birder
Following a meeting of more than 100 experts, a report into the continuing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or ‘bird flu’) outbreak has been published by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).The report lays bare the impact of the disease on wild birds and identifies knowledge gaps that need to […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Mysterious Songbird Rediscovered in Madagascar After Eluding Scientists for 24 Years - Fat Birder
The Dusky Tetraka was one of the top 10 most wanted species by the Search for Lost Birds. The Dusky Tetraka, a species that had been lost to science since 1999, was rediscovered along a rocky river in Madagascar. The bird in this photo is being held by a trained professional with proper permits. Photo […]
Bird & Birdwatching News Act now to save migratory birds, scientists say - Fat Birder
A new paper by RSPB and BTO researchers calls for the focus to shift from diagnosis to treatment of migrant bird declines. Birds that breed in Europe and winter in Africa have declined by more than 25% since 1980, though the reasons why remain unclear. Measures including tree planting and protection from hunting are likely […]