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NEW GEAR & TECH
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Gearing company set to launch the 'future of tripods'
A closer look at SWAROVSKI OPTIK's NL Pure binoculars for birding
How to take better bird photographs with a simple and affordable smartphone adapter
Stylish and practical new outdoors jackets from Country Innovation about to hit the shops after 2 year wait
SWAROVSKI OPTIK releases new CL Pocket binoculars for those looking for a compact all-rounder
SWAROVSKI OPTIK launches new GEAR collection
SWAROVSKI OPTIK release 'first of its kind' new 115-mm objective module for birders
OXAZ unveils the OVERCAP - the first all-weather removable hood for birders and wildlife watchers
Discover the secrets of your garden and the great outdoors with exclusive Kowa garden kit offers
SWAROVSKI OPTIK announce new NL Pure binoculars
Video: How to use SWAROVSKI OPTIK's digital guide (dG)
Kowa's SV II series binoculars: we get in touch with nature from the comfort of the garden sofa
SWAROVSKI OPTIK changes the game of bird identification with release of their digital guide
Kowa's definition of 'crystal clear' makes sense with their Prominar technology
The fluorite magic behind Kowa's TSN-880 scope explained
Video #2: Kowa's BDII-XD wide angle binoculars explained
Video: Kowa BDII-XD wide angle binoculars
Kowa's SV binoculars receive stylish cosmetic makeover with the second generation SV II's
Canon launches two new pairs of image stabiliser binoculars - 8x20 IS and 10x20 IS
New Kowa BDII-XD wide angle binoculars will be available in UK dealers this September
KITE OPTICS release new Lynx HD+ binoculars
New camo travel tripod from Manfrotto for all levels of bird photography
Gitzo's new 2 way fluid tripod head for bird observers using medium-sized scopes and camera lenses up to 200mm
Five things to look for when purchasing a bird nest box
Country Innovation launches new RSPB Avocet jackets
Walkstool - a Swedish three-legged stool invention that's ideal for birding
KITE Optics expand their SP range with compact 65mm model
SWAROVSKI OPTIK release PA-i8 digiscoping adapter for iPhone 8 owners
BirdSpotter - what it does & why should you use it
First Look at the popular field pouch from Country Innovation
SWAROVSKI OPTIK to launch brand new BTX binocular spotting scope at some of UK's most popular nature reserves
Raptor smock and trousers from Country Innovation
Swarovski launches new EL family of Binoculars
Steiner launch new Observer series Binoculars with 10 year warranty
Swarovski Optik launches new digiscoping adapter for the iPhone 6
First Look: Country Innovation's New Raptor (15 Pocket) Waistcoat
Swarovski Optik launches new CL Companion Africa range of binoculars
Field test: New Vanguard Endeavor ED II series 8x42 binoculars
Insightful new book details climate change impacts, extinction risks of global bird populations and conservation responses
First look: new Steiner SkyHawk 3.0 8x32 binoculars
Swarovski Optik and World Land Trust announce new ranger programme partnership
New range of BUFF® multifunctional headwear designed for birdwatchers by wildlife artist Jane Smith
Just in: New edition of classic handbook, released to celebrate 125 years of the RSPB
The latest innovation from Swarovski Optik will allow a new perspective in smartphone photography
New Vortex Viper HD 12x50 Roof Prism Binoculars arrive in the UK
Swarovski Optik launches new range of compact CL pocket binoculars
Swarovski Optik prepares to unveil new SLC binocular range in October
Country Innovation's Rover Jacket - ideal for birding?
NEWS & REVIEWS
Rarities & Conservation
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Crane population hits record-breaking high after becoming extinct in the UK nearly 400 years ago
Seabirds killed in Namibia fishery reduced by 98% thanks to innovative bird-scaring lines adopted by fleets
The National bird of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia is now globally threatened with extinction
British cuckoo tracked making 1,850 miles journey over Atlantic and Sahara Desert as weather system makes it all possible
Rare wading bird breeds at Somerset reserve in miracle first for South West England
Rosy starlings spotted across all four countries with many more possibly to come...
Record breakers! 2019 was a record-breaking year with 122 breeding pairs of Roseate terns
Pair of rare Mistle thrush set-up family home in Leeds traffic light!
World's rarest duck breeds in the wild for the first time
Curlew hunting given green light in France despite experts’ warnings
Rathlin could be a ‘Love Island’ for corncrakes as two pairs recorded for first time since the ‘80s
Rare birds eggs stolen from Norfolk beach
Endangered curlews in lowland England have been handed a lifeline after dozens of rescued eggs hatched at WWT Slimbridge
Conservationists concerned about late swift return
150th osprey chick hatches at Rutland Water Nature Reserve
A case of mistaken identity - Bewick’s swans being hunted accidentally, research finds
Stone-curlews, one of the UK's rarest breeding birds, are still vulnerable despite decades of recovery
New study suggests widespread illegal killing of hen harriers on English grouse moors
Illegal songbird trapping in Cyprus at ten year low on UK military base
Recorded movement of a steppe eagle over 20 year period
Bald eagle rescued after developing huge ball of ice on his tail
Swifts are in trouble... here's how you can help them
Hen harrier named 'River' disappears in suspicious circumstances over North Yorkshire
History made as world’s rarest bird released into the wild
Take a walk with penguins in immersive 3D short film experience
Which penguin species will be most affected by climate change?
Figures released reveal 2018 has been the most successful year for Britain's tallest bird - the common crane - since the 17th century
New report says grouse moor regulation is vital to ending illegal killing of Scotland's Birds of Prey
Bitterns breed on Isle of Wight for first time ever
New report finds a third of Welsh birds are in decline
If a proposal by Norway to the EU is adopted, it will soon become legal to kill wild barnacle geese in the UK
Proposal to allow legal killing of barnacle geese has been rejected!
European storm petrel chick has been recorded calling on the Shiant Isles for the very first time
Spoon-billed sandpiper reared by a WWT conservationist in Russia was sighted by a friend over 3,000 miles away in China just weeks later
Project to create Europe’s first solar-powered flamingo house and boost breeding conditions wins funding bid through public vote
National Lottery award £4.1m grant to support transformation of WWT Slimbridge
British charity urges support for Vulture and Birds of Prey Conservation Projects in Bulgaria, India and South Africa
New behaviour seen in rare wading birds
British film stars lead support for first ever lone female expedition to save Europe's smallest swans
Murky past of Britain’s rarest duck revealed by Big Ben - a giant sediment corer...
Spoon-billed Sandpiper team recognised for innovative ornithology
New figures reveal UK's smallest and rarest Swan suffers alarming crash in numbers
Autumn migration: Swallow in focus
First ever Spoon-billed Sandpiper chick hatches in the wild by a hand-reared bird
Seabirds on autumn passage: Little Gull in focus
First ever study of the world’s rarest bird has revealed that 96% of its chicks die before fledging - new wetland home needed
Open debate hosted by World Land Trust and Chris Packham to tackle controversial subject of hunting and its impact on conservation
Critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper gets renewed support from Leica Camera AG
16 young Great Crane chicks graduate from last ever school class
World bird news: first hand-reared Spoon-billed Sandpiper returns to breed in Chukotka, Russia
Cranes are like buses, you wait 400 years and then two come along at once!
Recently-hatched Crane chicks give conservationists fresh hope about seeing a new generation of wild Cranes in the west of Britain
World Land Trust and Sir David Attenborough celebrate 25 years of successful conservation projects at the BAFTA theatre, London
Rare Rufous Owl sightings in Australia's Northern Territory delights birders with their return
Rare hand-reared Spoon-billed Sandpiper spotted after flying quarter-way round the world
New hope for two of the most world's most threatened birds, the Spoon-billed Sandpiper and Nordmann's Greenshank
Researchers from WWT using Facebook style 'Likes' to record Flamingo data
New species of Tailorbird discovered in Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh
Spoon-billed Sandpipers gain much-needed financial help from Leica Camera AG
Twenty critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper chicks hatch under expert care in the Russian Far East.
Phonescoping & Digiscoping
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DIGISCOPING SERIES: watch Kowa's powerful 'System' in action
Paul Hackett Phonescoping: Juvenile Eurasian Bittern, RSPB Lakenheath Suffolk UK 🇬🇧 July 2018
Update for Digiscoper of the Year by SWAROVSKI OPTIK: 13th edition
PhoneSkope's new C-4 Universal Mini Adapter arrives in UK
Digiscoping Tutorials
Digiscoping Gear
Digiscoping Top 10's
Nature Reserves
>
Staycations in 2020 produced the ultimate seabird watching opportunities for UK's birders
2020 has been a record-breaking year for UK's roseate turns
WWT to re-open 6 wetland centres from June 10
Spoon-billed sandpipers given fresh hope after chicks hatch at WWT Slimbridge reserve
New state-of-the-art estuary hide being opened at WWT Slimbridge
Where can you see pink-footed geese in England this winter?
Britain is booming! Bitterns on the rise and here's where to see one
History made as first pair of Savi’s warbler nest in Wales
Dozens of hand-reared curlews released onto reserves in Gloucestershire as part of a trial to conserve the species
Miracle birds hatched from ‘muddy potato’ eggs return thousands of miles to rearing site
Get your 2019 off to a flying start with a visit to one of these five marvellous nature reserves on New Year's Day
Video from the annual ‘swanfall’ at WWT Slimbridge
The annual ‘swanfall’ at WWT Slimbridge has kicked off with a flurry of Bewick’s swans checking in for the winter
Winter owls! Plan your trip with Birding24/7's six best places to watch owls this winter
Starling spectacular!
Common Crane breeds for the first time at WWT Welney Wetland Centre
London Wetland Centre provides success story as European nature declines overall
Video series highlights - boom time for wetland birding as highest ever Shoveler numbers are recorded at WWT Slimbridge
Visitors expected to flock to WWT Slimbridge to see work of famous Flamingo artist, Jeremy Houghton
Video series - weekly wildlife round-up from WWT Slimbridge
Power line research to reduce risks for tens of thousands of swans and geese
Wildlife enthusiasts offered a piece of conservation history
Top 20 birdwatching Highland highlights
TV, Tours, Talks & Events
>
Indy Greene and the goshawks of Sherwood Forest
World records tumble at the biggest birdwatching event in history
Mega birding milestones on the Isles of Scilly
Virtual Birdfair 2020 preview - Kowa exclusive deals, spotlights and webinars
How have Barn owls been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions/lack of tourism?
OSME’s first online Summer Meeting – save the date
Birdfair 2019: a look at what awaits you on the Kowa booth
Birdfair 2019: Simon King's Wild World Talks - don't miss this!
Conservation careers clinic for 16-25 year olds at this years Birdfair
Buy a ticket to attend the Birdfair, nature's 'Glastonbury' this August and help raise vital funds for conservation
Birdfair breaks £5million barrier - and focuses on saving Cambodia's big five
Birdfair - Destination Hotspots
European Bird Tours
>
Short bird tour - experience the delights of the Black Forest and Lake Constance
Birdwatching in the Algarve
Wildlife & Insects
>
>> Wildlife247.co.uk
Is avian malaria behind drastic decline of London’s iconic sparrow?
Please feed your garden birds this Christmas - but not with turkey fat
The Wildlife Trusts have condemned HS2's phase 2B draft environmental statement - saying the impact on wild plants and animals will be absolutely devastating
Advice and top tips to improve your garden birds chances of survival this winter
Record breaking number of Pink-footed Geese arrive at Lancashire reserve
The WWT’s entire history of scientific publishing is now available online to all waterbird and conservation enthusiasts, dating back to 1947
Britain’s biggest public-led investigation into the health of native wildlife begins
Spectacular results for British garden butterflies after fantastic summer
Otter snapped by camera trap at Steart marshes for first time
Wetlands futures conference to address flooding and drought
Columbian golden poison frog's being reared in cups of redbush tea by WWT
GARDEN BIRDWATCH
Feeding garden birds in winter: how to prepare a Christmas feast for your garden bird visitors
Where have all our blue tits gone in 2020?
Learn more about robins with our handy fact file
Researchers ask for help to track finches in UK gardens
Actor Martin Shaw teams up with ornithologists to support well-being and mental health
Sunday 3rd May is International Dawn Chorus Day – a day to celebrate the early morning swell of birdsong!
It's official! The Wren is the UK's most commonest bird
Nuthatch is the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas
Scottish Short-eared Owl is tracked to Morocco's 'oyster capital'
Robin flies across the North Sea in just 4 hours!
Fifty years of data shows species winners and losers of climate change in England
British scientists working with local conservationists to track the fortunes of Cuckoos in Mongolia
Tickets now on sale for the 7th annual spurn migration festival
UK's birds hit by weather double whammy in 2018
Volunteer efforts yield new insights into Britain and Ireland's birds
Britain's owls need twenty minutes of your time this winter
Wading birds are benefiting from conservation action
Bird Photographer of the Year 2018 winners announced
BTO fits 10 Cuckoos with tiny satellite tags in a bid to follow them back to their wintering grounds in central africa
Bullfinches are flourishing in Britain's gardens according to the BTO's garden birdwatch survey
On eve of world migratory bird day - survey celebrates platinum anniversary
New report states many rare UK breeding bird species are already being affected by climate change
Next Generation Birders and the BTO are running a competition to find Spurn Bird Observatory's young birder of the year
UK bird populations benefitting from innovative partnerships between conservation organisations and corporate industries
Nature alert: nearly one-in-five bird species in Europe is at risk of extinction
Decades of data analysed to establish breeding movement change
New BTO BirdTrends report says twenty-eight UK species have exhibited a fall in numbers of greater than 50% over the last 35-45 years
Unusual weather in 2014 prompting the question: what will the winter hold for our garden birds?
Latest Breeding Bird Survey annual report reveals all three UK breeding wagtail species are in long-term decline
Latest data collected by thousands of Wetland Bird Survey volunteers show that populations of the UK’s most familiar coastal waders have declined markedly in the last ten years
Chris the Cuckoo sets off on another Congo adventure, waves goodbye to Britain for the fourth time - follow his progress...
People power: New survey launches to learn more about the intelligence of our garden Rooks
Record breaking birds: remarkable Buzzard clocks out at 28 years, 1 month and 11 days - more than double the species' usual lifespan
Fifteen satellite-tagged Cuckoo's will take to the skies in a bid to tackle their worrying decline
Summer bird feeding tips from the BTO
UK Scientists hold their breath for the return of a very special Cuckoo
New study demonstrates that climate change alters natural relationships between bird species
All of Britain and Ireland’s birds mapped digitally for the first time ever
What a difference a year makes; early nesting in 2014
Dedicated birders receive special recognition after counting birds for twenty years in the name of science
Garden BirdWatch results just in, revealing a roller coaster 2013...
Record numbers of British Puffins caught up in recent Bay of Biscay storms - outlook not good...
Early breeders bring major cause for concern as numbers fall rapidly
Why putting up a nest box is one of the best things you can do for bird research
BTO announce Chris Packham as their new President for the next four years
Where are all the thrushes?
Nesting birds take inspiration from the swinging sixties after cold spring
The Marsh Award for Ornithology presented to Dr Jane Reid
UK’s internationally important seabird populations are being affected by fishing activities in the North Sea
Bird Atlas 2007–11: hugely ambitious volunteer project throws up some startling results
New research provides strong evidence on how climate change is affecting British birds
Latest results from BTO's small army of garden birdwatchers spells problems for Collared Doves, Greenfinches and Starlings
Reduction in garden pesticide use and changes in farming practices stabilising our House Sparrow numbers
Changing fortunes for Britain's winter birds
Where have all your Blackbirds gone?
All change in the finch family; Siskins and Lesser Redpolls increase while Greenfinches decline
More food in spring brings earlier egg laying and increased productivity for Great Spotted Woodpecker
Where on Earth do British House Martins go?
How did the 2012 downpours affect nesting in garden birds and what will the rest of 2013 hold?
Garden birds indicate widespread failure in seed crops of various trees
Cuckoo's are on their way back - so its hello BST!
Green gauge: twice as many Siskins as normal are currently visiting the nation’s gardens.
Give a bird a home for National Nest Box Week 14-21 February 2013
Farming in the tropics: how can both food production and biodiversity be maximised?
Citizen Scientists reveal how snow brings birds into gardens
Latest Sightings: BTO's Garden Blackcap Survey
COVID-19 Lockdown: RSPB begins a daily breakfast birdwatch between 8-9am weekdays
For the first time in 29 years roseate terns, the UK’s rarest nesting seabirds, hatched four fluffy chicks on The Skerries, off Anglesey
Over 10 hen harrier chicks satellite tagged this summer in Scotland
Island restoration could mean a ‘rosy’ future for rare terns
RSPB's project puffin is back! This time scientists need snaps of puffins with fish in their bills from any year
Half a million people across the UK take part in RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch, counting more than 7.5 million birds in total
RSPB asks public to download and stream song to highlight the fact that there are 40 million fewer birds in the UK now than half a century ago
The UK’s second rarest breeding seabird, the little tern, benefits from nest site protection at vulnerable beach sites
Lake District nature reserve awarded grant for woodland creation
Albatross-eating mice responsible for two million fewer seabird chicks on UK island each year
RSPB’s Birdcrime report reveals 68 confirmed incidents of bird of prey persecution in the UK during 2017, but many illegal killings are going undetected or unreported
Arctic skuas could become extinct as a breeding species in the UK according to a new study
Nightjars breeding at RSPB HQ for first time in 45 years
We take a closer look at the south coast RSPB reserve which attracted the American Royal tern - Pagham Harbour
HD Video: White-tailed Eagle chick has successfully hatched in Orkney for the first time in 140 years
Rare Black-tailed Godwit eggs hatch after being saved from Spring flooding
Three more satellite-tagged hen harriers have disappeared in suspicious circumstances
First RSPB record of bittern booming on Isle of Wight
Rescue effort saves rare black-tailed godwit eggs after spring flooding
Male Osprey at Bassenthwaite lake adding flowers to his nest to impress new mate
Have you seen a Hen Harrier? RSPB reboots Bird of Prey hotline
Reintroduction project celebrates flight of first wild White-tailed Sea Eagle chick
Rare birds suffer as the effects of an exceptionally late spring take hold
Robins, not Nightingales, are the mystery evening songsters
EDITOR'S CHOICE
NEW GEAR & TECH
BOOK SALE
Gearing company set to launch the 'future of tripods'
A closer look at SWAROVSKI OPTIK's NL Pure binoculars for birding
How to take better bird photographs with a simple and affordable smartphone adapter
Stylish and practical new outdoors jackets from Country Innovation about to hit the shops after 2 year wait
SWAROVSKI OPTIK releases new CL Pocket binoculars for those looking for a compact all-rounder
SWAROVSKI OPTIK launches new GEAR collection
SWAROVSKI OPTIK release 'first of its kind' new 115-mm objective module for birders
OXAZ unveils the OVERCAP - the first all-weather removable hood for birders and wildlife watchers
Discover the secrets of your garden and the great outdoors with exclusive Kowa garden kit offers
SWAROVSKI OPTIK announce new NL Pure binoculars
Video: How to use SWAROVSKI OPTIK's digital guide (dG)
Kowa's SV II series binoculars: we get in touch with nature from the comfort of the garden sofa
SWAROVSKI OPTIK changes the game of bird identification with release of their digital guide
Kowa's definition of 'crystal clear' makes sense with their Prominar technology
The fluorite magic behind Kowa's TSN-880 scope explained
Video #2: Kowa's BDII-XD wide angle binoculars explained
Video: Kowa BDII-XD wide angle binoculars
Kowa's SV binoculars receive stylish cosmetic makeover with the second generation SV II's
Canon launches two new pairs of image stabiliser binoculars - 8x20 IS and 10x20 IS
New Kowa BDII-XD wide angle binoculars will be available in UK dealers this September
KITE OPTICS release new Lynx HD+ binoculars
New camo travel tripod from Manfrotto for all levels of bird photography
Gitzo's new 2 way fluid tripod head for bird observers using medium-sized scopes and camera lenses up to 200mm
Five things to look for when purchasing a bird nest box
Country Innovation launches new RSPB Avocet jackets
Walkstool - a Swedish three-legged stool invention that's ideal for birding
KITE Optics expand their SP range with compact 65mm model
SWAROVSKI OPTIK release PA-i8 digiscoping adapter for iPhone 8 owners
BirdSpotter - what it does & why should you use it
First Look at the popular field pouch from Country Innovation
SWAROVSKI OPTIK to launch brand new BTX binocular spotting scope at some of UK's most popular nature reserves
Raptor smock and trousers from Country Innovation
Swarovski launches new EL family of Binoculars
Steiner launch new Observer series Binoculars with 10 year warranty
Swarovski Optik launches new digiscoping adapter for the iPhone 6
First Look: Country Innovation's New Raptor (15 Pocket) Waistcoat
Swarovski Optik launches new CL Companion Africa range of binoculars
Field test: New Vanguard Endeavor ED II series 8x42 binoculars
Insightful new book details climate change impacts, extinction risks of global bird populations and conservation responses
First look: new Steiner SkyHawk 3.0 8x32 binoculars
Swarovski Optik and World Land Trust announce new ranger programme partnership
New range of BUFF® multifunctional headwear designed for birdwatchers by wildlife artist Jane Smith
Just in: New edition of classic handbook, released to celebrate 125 years of the RSPB
The latest innovation from Swarovski Optik will allow a new perspective in smartphone photography
New Vortex Viper HD 12x50 Roof Prism Binoculars arrive in the UK
Swarovski Optik launches new range of compact CL pocket binoculars
Swarovski Optik prepares to unveil new SLC binocular range in October
Country Innovation's Rover Jacket - ideal for birding?
NEWS & REVIEWS
Rarities & Conservation
>
Crane population hits record-breaking high after becoming extinct in the UK nearly 400 years ago
Seabirds killed in Namibia fishery reduced by 98% thanks to innovative bird-scaring lines adopted by fleets
The National bird of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia is now globally threatened with extinction
British cuckoo tracked making 1,850 miles journey over Atlantic and Sahara Desert as weather system makes it all possible
Rare wading bird breeds at Somerset reserve in miracle first for South West England
Rosy starlings spotted across all four countries with many more possibly to come...
Record breakers! 2019 was a record-breaking year with 122 breeding pairs of Roseate terns
Pair of rare Mistle thrush set-up family home in Leeds traffic light!
World's rarest duck breeds in the wild for the first time
Curlew hunting given green light in France despite experts’ warnings
Rathlin could be a ‘Love Island’ for corncrakes as two pairs recorded for first time since the ‘80s
Rare birds eggs stolen from Norfolk beach
Endangered curlews in lowland England have been handed a lifeline after dozens of rescued eggs hatched at WWT Slimbridge
Conservationists concerned about late swift return
150th osprey chick hatches at Rutland Water Nature Reserve
A case of mistaken identity - Bewick’s swans being hunted accidentally, research finds
Stone-curlews, one of the UK's rarest breeding birds, are still vulnerable despite decades of recovery
New study suggests widespread illegal killing of hen harriers on English grouse moors
Illegal songbird trapping in Cyprus at ten year low on UK military base
Recorded movement of a steppe eagle over 20 year period
Bald eagle rescued after developing huge ball of ice on his tail
Swifts are in trouble... here's how you can help them
Hen harrier named 'River' disappears in suspicious circumstances over North Yorkshire
History made as world’s rarest bird released into the wild
Take a walk with penguins in immersive 3D short film experience
Which penguin species will be most affected by climate change?
Figures released reveal 2018 has been the most successful year for Britain's tallest bird - the common crane - since the 17th century
New report says grouse moor regulation is vital to ending illegal killing of Scotland's Birds of Prey
Bitterns breed on Isle of Wight for first time ever
New report finds a third of Welsh birds are in decline
If a proposal by Norway to the EU is adopted, it will soon become legal to kill wild barnacle geese in the UK
Proposal to allow legal killing of barnacle geese has been rejected!
European storm petrel chick has been recorded calling on the Shiant Isles for the very first time
Spoon-billed sandpiper reared by a WWT conservationist in Russia was sighted by a friend over 3,000 miles away in China just weeks later
Project to create Europe’s first solar-powered flamingo house and boost breeding conditions wins funding bid through public vote
National Lottery award £4.1m grant to support transformation of WWT Slimbridge
British charity urges support for Vulture and Birds of Prey Conservation Projects in Bulgaria, India and South Africa
New behaviour seen in rare wading birds
British film stars lead support for first ever lone female expedition to save Europe's smallest swans
Murky past of Britain’s rarest duck revealed by Big Ben - a giant sediment corer...
Spoon-billed Sandpiper team recognised for innovative ornithology
New figures reveal UK's smallest and rarest Swan suffers alarming crash in numbers
Autumn migration: Swallow in focus
First ever Spoon-billed Sandpiper chick hatches in the wild by a hand-reared bird
Seabirds on autumn passage: Little Gull in focus
First ever study of the world’s rarest bird has revealed that 96% of its chicks die before fledging - new wetland home needed
Open debate hosted by World Land Trust and Chris Packham to tackle controversial subject of hunting and its impact on conservation
Critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper gets renewed support from Leica Camera AG
16 young Great Crane chicks graduate from last ever school class
World bird news: first hand-reared Spoon-billed Sandpiper returns to breed in Chukotka, Russia
Cranes are like buses, you wait 400 years and then two come along at once!
Recently-hatched Crane chicks give conservationists fresh hope about seeing a new generation of wild Cranes in the west of Britain
World Land Trust and Sir David Attenborough celebrate 25 years of successful conservation projects at the BAFTA theatre, London
Rare Rufous Owl sightings in Australia's Northern Territory delights birders with their return
Rare hand-reared Spoon-billed Sandpiper spotted after flying quarter-way round the world
New hope for two of the most world's most threatened birds, the Spoon-billed Sandpiper and Nordmann's Greenshank
Researchers from WWT using Facebook style 'Likes' to record Flamingo data
New species of Tailorbird discovered in Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh
Spoon-billed Sandpipers gain much-needed financial help from Leica Camera AG
Twenty critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper chicks hatch under expert care in the Russian Far East.
Phonescoping & Digiscoping
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DIGISCOPING SERIES: watch Kowa's powerful 'System' in action
Paul Hackett Phonescoping: Juvenile Eurasian Bittern, RSPB Lakenheath Suffolk UK 🇬🇧 July 2018
Update for Digiscoper of the Year by SWAROVSKI OPTIK: 13th edition
PhoneSkope's new C-4 Universal Mini Adapter arrives in UK
Digiscoping Tutorials
Digiscoping Gear
Digiscoping Top 10's
Nature Reserves
>
Staycations in 2020 produced the ultimate seabird watching opportunities for UK's birders
2020 has been a record-breaking year for UK's roseate turns
WWT to re-open 6 wetland centres from June 10
Spoon-billed sandpipers given fresh hope after chicks hatch at WWT Slimbridge reserve
New state-of-the-art estuary hide being opened at WWT Slimbridge
Where can you see pink-footed geese in England this winter?
Britain is booming! Bitterns on the rise and here's where to see one
History made as first pair of Savi’s warbler nest in Wales
Dozens of hand-reared curlews released onto reserves in Gloucestershire as part of a trial to conserve the species
Miracle birds hatched from ‘muddy potato’ eggs return thousands of miles to rearing site
Get your 2019 off to a flying start with a visit to one of these five marvellous nature reserves on New Year's Day
Video from the annual ‘swanfall’ at WWT Slimbridge
The annual ‘swanfall’ at WWT Slimbridge has kicked off with a flurry of Bewick’s swans checking in for the winter
Winter owls! Plan your trip with Birding24/7's six best places to watch owls this winter
Starling spectacular!
Common Crane breeds for the first time at WWT Welney Wetland Centre
London Wetland Centre provides success story as European nature declines overall
Video series highlights - boom time for wetland birding as highest ever Shoveler numbers are recorded at WWT Slimbridge
Visitors expected to flock to WWT Slimbridge to see work of famous Flamingo artist, Jeremy Houghton
Video series - weekly wildlife round-up from WWT Slimbridge
Power line research to reduce risks for tens of thousands of swans and geese
Wildlife enthusiasts offered a piece of conservation history
Top 20 birdwatching Highland highlights
TV, Tours, Talks & Events
>
Indy Greene and the goshawks of Sherwood Forest
World records tumble at the biggest birdwatching event in history
Mega birding milestones on the Isles of Scilly
Virtual Birdfair 2020 preview - Kowa exclusive deals, spotlights and webinars
How have Barn owls been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions/lack of tourism?
OSME’s first online Summer Meeting – save the date
Birdfair 2019: a look at what awaits you on the Kowa booth
Birdfair 2019: Simon King's Wild World Talks - don't miss this!
Conservation careers clinic for 16-25 year olds at this years Birdfair
Buy a ticket to attend the Birdfair, nature's 'Glastonbury' this August and help raise vital funds for conservation
Birdfair breaks £5million barrier - and focuses on saving Cambodia's big five
Birdfair - Destination Hotspots
European Bird Tours
>
Short bird tour - experience the delights of the Black Forest and Lake Constance
Birdwatching in the Algarve
Wildlife & Insects
>
>> Wildlife247.co.uk
Is avian malaria behind drastic decline of London’s iconic sparrow?
Please feed your garden birds this Christmas - but not with turkey fat
The Wildlife Trusts have condemned HS2's phase 2B draft environmental statement - saying the impact on wild plants and animals will be absolutely devastating
Advice and top tips to improve your garden birds chances of survival this winter
Record breaking number of Pink-footed Geese arrive at Lancashire reserve
The WWT’s entire history of scientific publishing is now available online to all waterbird and conservation enthusiasts, dating back to 1947
Britain’s biggest public-led investigation into the health of native wildlife begins
Spectacular results for British garden butterflies after fantastic summer
Otter snapped by camera trap at Steart marshes for first time
Wetlands futures conference to address flooding and drought
Columbian golden poison frog's being reared in cups of redbush tea by WWT
GARDEN BIRDWATCH
Feeding garden birds in winter: how to prepare a Christmas feast for your garden bird visitors
Where have all our blue tits gone in 2020?
Learn more about robins with our handy fact file
Researchers ask for help to track finches in UK gardens
Actor Martin Shaw teams up with ornithologists to support well-being and mental health
Sunday 3rd May is International Dawn Chorus Day – a day to celebrate the early morning swell of birdsong!
It's official! The Wren is the UK's most commonest bird
Nuthatch is the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas
Scottish Short-eared Owl is tracked to Morocco's 'oyster capital'
Robin flies across the North Sea in just 4 hours!
Fifty years of data shows species winners and losers of climate change in England
British scientists working with local conservationists to track the fortunes of Cuckoos in Mongolia
Tickets now on sale for the 7th annual spurn migration festival
UK's birds hit by weather double whammy in 2018
Volunteer efforts yield new insights into Britain and Ireland's birds
Britain's owls need twenty minutes of your time this winter
Wading birds are benefiting from conservation action
Bird Photographer of the Year 2018 winners announced
BTO fits 10 Cuckoos with tiny satellite tags in a bid to follow them back to their wintering grounds in central africa
Bullfinches are flourishing in Britain's gardens according to the BTO's garden birdwatch survey
On eve of world migratory bird day - survey celebrates platinum anniversary
New report states many rare UK breeding bird species are already being affected by climate change
Next Generation Birders and the BTO are running a competition to find Spurn Bird Observatory's young birder of the year
UK bird populations benefitting from innovative partnerships between conservation organisations and corporate industries
Nature alert: nearly one-in-five bird species in Europe is at risk of extinction
Decades of data analysed to establish breeding movement change
New BTO BirdTrends report says twenty-eight UK species have exhibited a fall in numbers of greater than 50% over the last 35-45 years
Unusual weather in 2014 prompting the question: what will the winter hold for our garden birds?
Latest Breeding Bird Survey annual report reveals all three UK breeding wagtail species are in long-term decline
Latest data collected by thousands of Wetland Bird Survey volunteers show that populations of the UK’s most familiar coastal waders have declined markedly in the last ten years
Chris the Cuckoo sets off on another Congo adventure, waves goodbye to Britain for the fourth time - follow his progress...
People power: New survey launches to learn more about the intelligence of our garden Rooks
Record breaking birds: remarkable Buzzard clocks out at 28 years, 1 month and 11 days - more than double the species' usual lifespan
Fifteen satellite-tagged Cuckoo's will take to the skies in a bid to tackle their worrying decline
Summer bird feeding tips from the BTO
UK Scientists hold their breath for the return of a very special Cuckoo
New study demonstrates that climate change alters natural relationships between bird species
All of Britain and Ireland’s birds mapped digitally for the first time ever
What a difference a year makes; early nesting in 2014
Dedicated birders receive special recognition after counting birds for twenty years in the name of science
Garden BirdWatch results just in, revealing a roller coaster 2013...
Record numbers of British Puffins caught up in recent Bay of Biscay storms - outlook not good...
Early breeders bring major cause for concern as numbers fall rapidly
Why putting up a nest box is one of the best things you can do for bird research
BTO announce Chris Packham as their new President for the next four years
Where are all the thrushes?
Nesting birds take inspiration from the swinging sixties after cold spring
The Marsh Award for Ornithology presented to Dr Jane Reid
UK’s internationally important seabird populations are being affected by fishing activities in the North Sea
Bird Atlas 2007–11: hugely ambitious volunteer project throws up some startling results
New research provides strong evidence on how climate change is affecting British birds
Latest results from BTO's small army of garden birdwatchers spells problems for Collared Doves, Greenfinches and Starlings
Reduction in garden pesticide use and changes in farming practices stabilising our House Sparrow numbers
Changing fortunes for Britain's winter birds
Where have all your Blackbirds gone?
All change in the finch family; Siskins and Lesser Redpolls increase while Greenfinches decline
More food in spring brings earlier egg laying and increased productivity for Great Spotted Woodpecker
Where on Earth do British House Martins go?
How did the 2012 downpours affect nesting in garden birds and what will the rest of 2013 hold?
Garden birds indicate widespread failure in seed crops of various trees
Cuckoo's are on their way back - so its hello BST!
Green gauge: twice as many Siskins as normal are currently visiting the nation’s gardens.
Give a bird a home for National Nest Box Week 14-21 February 2013
Farming in the tropics: how can both food production and biodiversity be maximised?
Citizen Scientists reveal how snow brings birds into gardens
Latest Sightings: BTO's Garden Blackcap Survey
COVID-19 Lockdown: RSPB begins a daily breakfast birdwatch between 8-9am weekdays
For the first time in 29 years roseate terns, the UK’s rarest nesting seabirds, hatched four fluffy chicks on The Skerries, off Anglesey
Over 10 hen harrier chicks satellite tagged this summer in Scotland
Island restoration could mean a ‘rosy’ future for rare terns
RSPB's project puffin is back! This time scientists need snaps of puffins with fish in their bills from any year
Half a million people across the UK take part in RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch, counting more than 7.5 million birds in total
RSPB asks public to download and stream song to highlight the fact that there are 40 million fewer birds in the UK now than half a century ago
The UK’s second rarest breeding seabird, the little tern, benefits from nest site protection at vulnerable beach sites
Lake District nature reserve awarded grant for woodland creation
Albatross-eating mice responsible for two million fewer seabird chicks on UK island each year
RSPB’s Birdcrime report reveals 68 confirmed incidents of bird of prey persecution in the UK during 2017, but many illegal killings are going undetected or unreported
Arctic skuas could become extinct as a breeding species in the UK according to a new study
Nightjars breeding at RSPB HQ for first time in 45 years
We take a closer look at the south coast RSPB reserve which attracted the American Royal tern - Pagham Harbour
HD Video: White-tailed Eagle chick has successfully hatched in Orkney for the first time in 140 years
Rare Black-tailed Godwit eggs hatch after being saved from Spring flooding
Three more satellite-tagged hen harriers have disappeared in suspicious circumstances
First RSPB record of bittern booming on Isle of Wight
Rescue effort saves rare black-tailed godwit eggs after spring flooding
Male Osprey at Bassenthwaite lake adding flowers to his nest to impress new mate
Have you seen a Hen Harrier? RSPB reboots Bird of Prey hotline
Reintroduction project celebrates flight of first wild White-tailed Sea Eagle chick
Rare birds suffer as the effects of an exceptionally late spring take hold
Robins, not Nightingales, are the mystery evening songsters
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