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Slender-billed Curlew declared extinct

The slender-billed curlew, once a migratory marvel across Europe and the UK, has been officially declared extinct after decades without confirmed sightings, marking another devastating blow to global biodiversity.

Lesley Joseph admits to lifelong stage fright

Veteran actress Lesley Joseph opens up about her lifelong stage fright and insecurities despite decades in the spotlight, revealing the emotional toll of performing in hit shows like Birds of a Feather.

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.

Simple Trick to Attract Robins to Your Garden

Discover how to transform your garden into a robin paradise with these expert gardening tips that ensure these beloved red-breasted birds become permanent residents.

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.

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.

Why Birds Make Life Worth Living: Nature's Secret

New research reveals how encounters with birds like the white-plumed honeyeater profoundly impact human wellbeing and meaning in life, offering vital lessons for our disconnected world.

Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities

Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.

Noel Gallagher's Scathing Taylor Swift Verdict

Oasis legend Noel Gallagher delivers his characteristically blunt assessment of Taylor Swift's music, explaining why her songwriting doesn't resonate with him and sharing his surprising musical preferences instead.

Wildlife Wonders: Shy Polar Bear & Whirling Waders

This week's most captivating wildlife moments feature a rare sighting of a shy polar bear in Norway, mesmerising flocks of whirling waders, and a spectacular pilchard migration off South Africa's coast.

My unexpected bond with local jackdaws

Discover the heartwarming story of a countryside dweller's extraordinary relationship with a family of wild jackdaws, revealing the surprising intelligence and personality of these often-overlooked corvids.

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.

Linda Robson on family's fears after her 'dark' period

Loose Women star Linda Robson has candidly revealed her family's ongoing concern for her wellbeing following a difficult period of mental health struggles, detailing their protective nature and her own fears about the future.

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.

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