Tawny Frogmouth wins 2025 Bird of the Year crown
Australia's elusive Tawny Frogmouth has soared to victory in the 2025 Bird of the Year competition, captivating voters with its remarkable camouflage abilities and nocturnal mystique.
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Football Scouts: The Hidden Pressure of Talent Spotting
An exclusive look into the high-pressure reality of football scouting, where decisions can make or break careers and clubs face constant challenges in the transfer market.
Florida bird massacre: Vehicles deliberately kill nesting birds
Disturbing footage shows vehicles intentionally running over nesting birds in Florida, leaving dozens dead and sparking wildlife crime investigation.
NZ Tūī Bird's Epic 5,200km Flight Stuns Scientists
In an extraordinary avian discovery, a New Zealand tūī bird has been tracked flying thousands of miles to South America, rewriting what scientists thought possible about the species' migratory capabilities.
Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Top 10 Finalists
Discover the remarkable avian contenders battling for Australia's prestigious Bird of the Year 2025 crown, from iconic cockatoos to endangered eagles in this conservation-focused competition.
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's Easiest Scenic Walk: Wildlife & Breathtaking Views
Looking for a stunning yet accessible UK walk? This gentle coastal path in Northumberland offers incredible wildlife spotting and panoramic sea views perfect for all abilities.
Dickie Bird's enduring cricket love affair at 91
Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird, now 91, reflects on his childlike passion for the sport, his famous friendships, and why he'll never truly retire from the game he adores.
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.
Camouflage Hunter Photo Stumps The Internet
A viral wildlife photo challenging viewers to spot a perfectly camouflaged hunter in the woods has left thousands baffled. This optical illusion reveals the stunning stealth of nature's predators.
Colour Pete Cromer's Australian Birds: Free Sheets for 2025
Celebrate Australia's avian wonders from your living room! Download free colouring sheets by artist Pete Cromer and join the creative fun for the 2025 Bird of the Year poll.
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.
Australia's High-Tech Fight Against Rising Shark Attacks
As Australia grapples with a spike in shark encounters, scientists and authorities are deploying cutting-edge drones, AI, and community alerts to prevent fatalities and keep beaches open.
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.
Kingfisher Rescued in Dramatic Scottish Highlands Operation
A heroic multi-agency rescue saves a distressed kingfisher found far from home on a Highland beach, in an unusual operation coordinated by HM Coastguard and the RSPCA.
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.
Talking Pet Raven's Hilarious Heckling Amazes Locals
A woman's incredibly intelligent pet raven has become a local sensation in St Albans, hilariously mimicking sounds and heckling passersby with uncanny wit and charm.
FA Launches 'Connected England' to Find Hidden Football Talent
The Football Association launches a groundbreaking nationwide talent-spotting campaign, 'Connected England', to discover hidden gems in underserved communities and revolutionise youth development.
Rare Ghost Orchid Discovery Stuns Kent Walker
A woman in Kent couldn't believe her eyes after discovering an incredibly rare and protected Ghost Orchid during a woodland walk, a flower so elusive it's dubbed the 'holy grail' for UK plant spotters.
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