The third episode of The BirdGuides Podcast is out now! Join Josh Jones, David Campbell and Ian Lycett as they take a thrilling trip down memory lane to look back at the jaw-dropping mega rarities ...

A Long-tailed Shrike found on the Gloucestershire-Oxfordshire border in mid-July is the second individual be seen in Britain in 2026, following a popular bird in Fife.

Launched in April 2026, Leica has combined a significantly refined design with a new optical construction in the release of two new binoculars in its Noctivid series, representing another milestone in ...

Three confirmed breeding attempts since 2019 offer hope that the threatened schinzii subspecies of Dunlin can recolonise the Netherlands where suitable wetland habitat remains.

A series of remarkable photographs have documented Great Crested Grebes preying on Common Chiffchaffs in Spain. Observers captured the predation event in February [2026] at Las Cañas in Navarre. While ...

A ringed American Black Swift has set a new longevity record for the species after being recaptured in Colorado this summer. The bird, a female, is at least 22 years old, having first been ringed as ...

Nigel Kiteley's masterful capture of an Arctic Skua and an Arctic Tern together in Iceland wins BirdGuides Photo of the Week for 13-19 July 2026.

Sam Viles reports on a stunning few days that produced Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Brown Booby and a new Long-tailed Shrike in the BirdGuides Review of the Week for 13-19 July 2026.

For the birding dog-owner, the challenge of ensuring that a pet doesn't cause disturbance to wildlife is one our that columnist has experienced in recent years.

RSPB Cymru has completed the purchase of a 96-ha tract of ancient woodland and upland habitat in Mid Wales, reconnecting the two halves of Gwenffrwd-Dinas nature reserve and creating new opportunities ...

A new study from Japan suggests shelterbelts can benefit some birds while reducing numbers of grassland and wetland specialists, highlighting the need for more targeted conservation planning.

Welcome to the very first episode of The BirdGuides Podcast! Join your regular hosts Josh Jones, David Campbell and Ian Lycett as they introduce the show, share their birdwatching backgrounds and ...