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Rare White-throated Needletail Spotted in Yorkshire

Bird enthusiasts flock to East Yorkshire nature reserve after spotting one of Britain's rarest avian visitors - the swift white-throated needletail, making its first appearance in over a decade.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Who Will Win?

The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, pitting iconic species against each other in a battle for avian supremacy that captures the nation's heart.

Australia's rarest bird of prey faces silent extinction

Australia's rarest bird of prey, the Red Goshawk, is vanishing without public notice. Conservationists reveal how habitat destruction and bureaucratic inertia are pushing this magnificent raptor to the brink.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Voting Open

The highly anticipated Australian Bird of the Year competition for 2025 has officially launched, inviting nature enthusiasts and bird lovers nationwide to cast their votes for their favourite feathered contenders in this celebrated conservation initiative

Vote for Australian Bird of the Year 2025

The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, featuring 50 remarkable native species vying for the coveted title. Discover the contenders and make your voice heard in this celebration of Australia's extraordinary avian diversit

Australian Bird of the Year: Beyond the Popular Vote

Discover how Australia's beloved Bird of the Year competition has evolved into a powerful conservation movement, raising awareness about threatened species and driving environmental action beyond the popular vote.

Pheasant Coucal's shock Bird of the Year victory stuns experts

In a stunning upset, Australia's 'feathered wrecking ball' - the pheasant coucal - has bulldozed its way to Bird of the Year victory, leaving traditional favourites in its dust and sparking both celebration and bewilderment among bird enthusiasts.

Bird Photographer of Year 2025 Winners Revealed

Discover the breathtaking winning images from Bird Photographer of the Year 2025, showcasing extraordinary avian behaviour and stunning wildlife photography from around the globe.

UK Wild Bird Populations in Alarming Decline

New government data reveals devastating declines in UK wild bird populations, with species like greenfinches and swifts in catastrophic freefall, prompting urgent conservation warnings.

Cricket Umpire Dickie Bird Dies Peacefully Aged 91

The cricketing world mourns the loss of Harold 'Dickie' Bird, the iconic umpire who passed away peacefully at 91. Remembered for his humour and fairness, tributes flood in from across the sport.

Edinburgh Gulls Use Japanese Tactics to Raid Bins

Seagulls in Edinburgh are using sophisticated techniques learned from their counterparts in Japan to outsmart bin defences, creating a city-wide nuisance and fascinating scientists.

Bowie & Stones' Legendary London Studio Reopens

The iconic London recording studio where The Rolling Stones cut their first album and David Bowie found his sound is being resurrected, promising a new chapter for music history in the heart of Soho.

AI Decodes Baby Cries: What Each Sound Really Means

Groundbreaking research from the UK is using AI to decipher the distinct meanings behind a baby's cry. Discover how 'Neh' signals hunger and 'Eh' means nappy changes, offering parents a new tool for understanding their infant's needs.

Glossy Ibis Breeds in UK for First Time

In an extraordinary wildlife event, the stunning Glossy Ibis, a bird native to the Mediterranean, has been confirmed breeding in the UK for the first time, signalling a potential shift in British avian populations.

Vote Now: Australian Bird of the Year 2025 Poll Open

The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year 2025 poll is now open! Discover the incredible nominees, from the majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle to the clever Australian Magpie, and cast your vote to crown Australia's most beloved avian icon.

Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden welcome first baby

Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan and her partner, actor Jack Lowden, have welcomed their first child together. The couple, known for their fiercely private lives, are said to be 'over the moon' after the birth in the UK.

Common UK bird perfectly mimics ringtones and car alarms

Discover the astonishing vocal talents of the common UK starling, a garden bird that can perfectly mimic everything from ringtones to car alarms, and learn how to attract this feathered mimic to your own backyard.

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