A phenomenal Eurasian Woodcock flight shot by Peter Howlett wins BirdGuides Photo of the Week for 2-8 November 2026.

Genetic research finds an isolated population of Humpback Whale has followed its own evolutionary trajectory for tens of thousands of years.

Brian and Josh chat about the Bridges of Ross, Ireland's premier seawatching destination, and reflect on Brian's birding efforts at the site this year.

Having found that the birding world can be intimidating for young women, Tasha Noble and Alicia Hulland have created a space that thrives on curiosity.

The Wildlife Trusts have completed the purchase of the Northumberland estate, following a two-year campaign backed by Sir David Attenborough and more than 25,000 supporters.

Camera-trap footage has confirmed the presence of Grey-necked Rockfowl in western DRC for the first time, revealing a major southward range extension and strengthening calls to protect the threatened ...

Common Swift, Northern Lapwing, Greenfinch, Northern Gannet and Montagu's Harrier are vying for the public vote to become winner of the RSPB's second Bird of the Year competition. The winner will be ...

A nest containing thousands of one of England's rarest insects has been dug up and stolen from a Devon nature reserve – the last known site in the country for the species.

Sightings of Wood White have increased by 922% in only two years following its reintroduction to Fineshade Wood in Northamptonshire. Butterfly Conservation recorded 746 sightings at the site in 2026, ...

The UK Government has announced that eight new regional water councils will be set up in England to give public and local leaders a direct say in how water companies deliver for their area.

Black-winged Kite has bred in the Netherlands for the first time this year. A pair was discovered nesting in the province of Drenthe in early September, at a time when a wave of late breeding attempts ...

A four-year investigation in central Germany found that invasive geese readily use abundant food sources, while researchers identified parasites not previously recorded from the species in Europe.